Hyderabad: Opal Suchata Chuangsri, a representative from Thailand, made history by winning the Miss World 2025 crown. The 72nd Miss World pageant took place at the HITEX Convention Center in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, with beauty queens from 108 countries participating. Opal's victory marks a significant achievement for Thailand on the international stage.
According to Thai News Agency, the competition was fierce, with contestants from countries including Brazil, Martinique, Ethiopia, Namibia, Poland, Ukraine, and the Philippines making it to the top 8. Opal advanced to the final 4, alongside representatives from Martinique, Ethiopia, and Poland. The finalists were asked to reflect on truth and personal responsibility in storytelling. Opal emphasized the importance of being a role model and leading by example through actions, echoing a message of kindness and strength.
The judges announced the 3rd runner-up as Martinique, 2nd runner-up as Poland, and 1st runner-up as Ethiopia, with Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand crowned as Miss World. Julia Morley, President of the Miss World Organization and chair of the judging panel, praised the finalists for their articulate and insightful responses, highlighting Opal's intelligence and courage as key attributes of her win.
Opal, born on March 20, 2003, in Phuket Province, is a student at Thammasat University, majoring in International Relations. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese and has a background in modeling. Opal previously competed in Miss Universe Thailand 2022, where she finished as 3rd runner-up, later becoming 2nd runner-up. Her journey to the Miss World stage was marked by success at Miss Universe Thailand 2024, followed by her participation in Miss Universe 2024, where she was 3rd runner-up.
Opal's triumph at Miss World is a monumental achievement for Thailand, following past successes including Helen Pathumrat's 4th runner-up position in 1989 and Nicolene's 1st runner-up finish in 2018. Opal Suchata Chuangsri's victory at the Miss World 2025 pageant has solidified her status as a significant figure in the world of beauty pageants.