Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Crowned Miss World 2025 In Historic First Win (Image: X/ roadtomissth)
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025, marking a historic first-ever win for her country at the prestigious global pageant.
The grand finale was held on Saturday night at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, India, amidst much glitz and glamour.
สิ้นสุดการรอคอย ขอแสดงความยินดีอย่างเป็นทางการกับ ✨โอปอล สุชาตา ช่วงศรี ✨ ที่ได้รับการแต่งตั้งเป็น #MissWorldThailand2025 อย่างเป็นทางการ ปีนี้ไม่ต้องข่มตาชม เพราะอินเดียก็แค่ปากซอย ลุ้นมันส์แน่นอนเพราะเหลือแค่ไม่กี่เวทีที่สวยอย่างมีคุณค่าจริงๆ #MissWorld pic.twitter.com/21bExuLePr
— 𝑅𝑜𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝑀𝒾𝓈𝓈 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝒾𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹 2025 🇹🇭 (@roadtomissth) April 22, 2025
The 72nd edition of Miss World witnessed 107 contestants from around the globe competing for the crown, but it was 24-year-old Chuangsri who captivated the judges and the audience with her elegance, compassion, and commitment to social causes. Representing Thailand, she edged past strong contenders, including Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Admassu, who was declared first runner-up.
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Dressed in a breathtaking white gown adorned with opal-inspired florals—a tribute to her name and a symbol of healing and strength—Chuangsri received the crown from the reigning Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic. The moment was met with roaring applause as Thailand celebrated a long-awaited victory on the international stage.
โอปอลทำได้แล้ว ที่สุดของที่สุดจริงๆ ที่สุดของความภาคภูมิใจไทยแลนด์ มงที่คาดหวังมาตลอดว่าจะได้สุดท้ายโอปอลก็คว้ามาได้จริงๆ Thailand ตอนนี้อวยยศป้าจูขั้นสูงสุด ปีหน้าจัดไทยนะคะ ✨️🇹🇭🩵#MissWorld #MissWorld2025 #MissWorldThailand2025 pic.twitter.com/sDO24HVLzy
— 𝑅𝑜𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝑀𝒾𝓈𝓈 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝒾𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹 2025 🇹🇭 (@roadtomissth) May 31, 2025
India’s representative, Nandini Gupta, did not make it to the Top 8 this year, despite high expectations. Last year, Sini Shetty had reached the Top 8 but missed out on a Top 4 spot.
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The night was made even more special with the presence of former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar, who served on the jury and attended with her daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni. Sharing selfies with fellow guests like Manushi Chhillar and Sonu Sood, Namrata called the event “magical” and praised the grace and strength of all the participants.
India has hosted the Miss World pageant three times, with the latest editions in Delhi, Mumbai (2024) and now Hyderabad (2025). The last Indian winner of Miss World was Manushi Chhillar in 2017, bringing India’s total title wins to six.
