Miss Universe Organization Considers Thai Contestant for Puerto Rico Competition
Miss Universe is reviewing Thailand's participation in this year's pageant in Puerto Rico amid disputes with the Thai franchise director, with the organization emphasizing that only its official website carries authorized statements.
Miss Universe has issued a statement addressing ongoing disputes, confirming that it is currently reviewing Thailand's participation in the 75th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Puerto Rico this November. The organization emphasized that its official website, missuniverseong.com, is the only authorized channel for communications and denounced recent statements circulating through unauthorized accounts allegedly controlled by Nawat Anucha Ksornkrit and others as misrepresenting the organization's official position.
Miss Universe firmly denied claims that over 10 national directors were barred from or ejected from the September 2 global summit, reporting instead that more than 100 countries participated and received comprehensive briefings directly from organization leadership on international matters and the 75th anniversary competition. The organization stated that only representatives of the Miss Universe Thailand franchise, including Ksornkrit and his team, were excluded from national committee meetings due to recent personal attacks and unfounded allegations against the organization and its management.
Miss Universe reaffirmed its commitment to professional, transparent, and ethical operations and reserved all rights concerning the matter, including potential legal action if necessary. The organization called on all national directors, partners, media representatives, stakeholders, and the public to disregard communications from unauthorized sources and rely solely on official statements verified through its authorized channels. Final decisions on Thailand's participation are pending and will be announced through official channels only.