Opal Suchata Chuangsri
In a historic moment for Thailand, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the pageant, which was held on May 31,2025 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
This marks the first time a Thai contestant has won the prestigious title.
Opal, a 22-year-old political science major at Thammasat University, stood out among 108 contestants from around the globe. She was crowned by the outgoing Miss World, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic.
The first runner-up was Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia, followed by Maja Klajda of Poland in third place and Aurélie Joachim of Martinique in fourth.
The event was co-hosted by former Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India’s representative, Nandini Gupta, reached the final 20 before being eliminated.
Opal’s victory is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone for Thailand in the international pageantry scene.