07.11.2025 21:01
After the scandal that occurred during the Miss Universe competition held in Bangkok, Thailand's National Director Nawat Itsaragrisil faced significant backlash for reprimanding Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch live on air. While support for him grew on social media, Itsaragrisil expressed his regret in tears and apologized, but he was still dismissed from his position.
The echoes of the Miss Universe scandal in Bangkok continue. After Thailand's National Director Nawat Itsaragrisil scolded Mexican beauty Fatima Bosch live on air, he was seen tearfully apologizing in response to the growing backlash on social media.
THE SCANDAL ON LIVE BROADCAST SHOOK THE AGENDA
The incident that occurred in the host country of the Miss Universe organization became one of the most talked-about topics in the world yesterday. Thai official Nawat Itsaragrisil harshly criticized contestant Fatima Bosch in front of dozens of people for not making promotional posts. When the incident reached millions through a live broadcast, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) intervened and described the behavior as "malicious and degrading."
BACKLASH MOUNTS
After the incident, Mexican beauty Fatima Bosch left the venue, and many contestants supported her by exiting the hall as well. Posts initiated on social media with the hashtag "women's solidarity" quickly resonated widely. Users commented, "This is not a beauty pageant, it's a disgrace."
ITSARAGRISIL APOLOGIZED IN TEARS
Under increasing pressure, Nawat Itsaragrisil could not hold back his tears and apologized at a press conference. His statement, "I did not mean to hurt Fatima Bosch, I was just trying to do my job," was perceived by the public as "a late regret."
DISMISSED FROM DUTY
Raul Rocha, the president of the Miss Universe Organization, released a statement via social media following the scandal. The statement reported that Nawat Itsaragrisil was dismissed from his position and banned from the 74th edition of the competition.