Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Wins Miss World 2025
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand has been crowned Miss World 2025 at the grand finale held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, India. This historic win marks the first time a Thai girl has claimed the Miss World crown in the event’s 72-year history.
Final Results and Top Contestants
Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Admassu was named the first runner-up, followed by Poland’s Maja Klajda in third place and Aurelie Joachim from Martinique in fourth. The competition featured 108 delegates from around the world, with the Top 40 quarterfinalists selected equally from Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia-Oceania.
Event Highlights and Entertainment
The evening was co-hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. Spectacular performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter added a hot dose of glamour to the event.
About Opal Suchata Chuangsri
Chuangsri, 21, hails from Phuket and is studying political science at Thammasat University. She impressed judges with her advocacy project, ‘OpalForHer’, which raises awareness about breast cancer—a cause close to her heart after surviving a tumour at age 16. Before this victory, she was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024 and earned third runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.
New Awards and Recognitions
This year introduced a new honor, the Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose Award, which was presented to Sudha Reddy for her dedication to education and healthcare initiatives. Actor Sonu Sood received the Miss World Humanitarian Award for his tireless humanitarian and social work.
Showcasing Telangana’s Culture
The 2025 edition of Miss World also celebrated Telangana’s rich heritage with a series of cultural showcases and local excursions. The event concluded with the emotional crowning of Opal Suchata Chuangsri, a hot and inspiring girl who made history for Thailand.
