However, the atmosphere turned tense when Itsaragrisil focused on Miss Mexico and began to scold her in front of her fellow contestants.
Fátima Bosch is competing in this year’s pageant, and she reportedly did not participate in a photoshoot that the contestants were expected to promote on their social media. The shoot was intended to showcase Thailand.
In his speech, Itsaragrisil claimed that Bosch did not take part in the shoot due to instructions from her country’s pageant director.
Bosch reportedly refuted this, during which Itsaragrisil seemingly interrupted her and inquired whether she intended to post about Thailand on her social media platforms.
At one point during the speech, Itsaragrisil referred to Bosch as a ‘dummy,’ which disturbed other contestants present in the room.
While being reprimanded by him, Bosch maintained her composure and awaited her opportunity to speak. In response, Itsaragrisil remarked, “I still keep talking to everybody, why you still stand up to talk to me?”
“Because I have a voice,” the Mexican contestant replied. She further stated, “You are not respecting me as a woman.”
After the two exchanged words for a few minutes, Itsaragrisil called for security, prompting the other women in the room to respond with a collective ‘no’ in disagreement.
As she exited the room, Itsaragrisil made a parting remark, stating, “As women, you need to show respect for us. I’m here representing a country, and it’s not my fault that you have issues with my organization.”
A few other contestants followed Bosch out, including the reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who is also believed to have left.
A small group of contestants then stood up and followed Bosch out. Among those who chose to leave was the current Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig.
However, Itsaragrisil urged them to halt and informed them that if they wished to continue in the contest, they should take their seats.
Miss Bonaire then spoke up, asking Itsaragrisil to bring Miss Mexico back.
“We can resolve this. We can bring her back,” she was heard saying, trying to maintain harmony. “We’re having such a wonderful time in Thailand. This is an amazing place. You’re doing everything right. Let’s get her to return.”
Since then, Itsaragrisil has apologized on social media regarding the incident.
In a video he shared, he stated: “If anyone [was] feeling unwell, if anyone [was] uncomfortable, if anyone [was] affected, I sincerely apologize to everyone.”
He also mentioned that he expressed his apologies to the women present at the time of the incident.
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