Web Desk, May 31, 2025 — Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 during a ceremony at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, marking Thailand’s first victory in the pageant’s 72-year history.
Suchata Chuangsri triumphed over 107 other contestants to claim the title, receiving her crown from outgoing Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszková. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Admassu finished as first runner-up, while Poland’s Maja Klajda secured second runner-up and Martinique’s Aurélie Joachim took third runner-up honors .
In total, eight finalists were favored to take the crown, each representing a different region. Before the final question-and-answer round, these contestants had emerged as frontrunners based on fast-track events, interviews, and preliminary judging. Below are the eight finalists who vied for the Miss World 2025 title:
- Jéssica Pedroso (Brazil) — Winner of the Americas regional title and noted for her compelling “Beauty with a Purpose” project advocating education for underprivileged youth.
- Aurélie Joachim (Martinique) — Third runner-up and Caribbean regional titleholder, recognized for her advocacy on mental health awareness.
- Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia) — First runner-up and Africa regional winner, celebrated for her community-driven initiatives promoting women’s entrepreneurship.
- Selma Kamanya (Namibia) — Africa region first runner-up, lauded for her environmental conservation efforts.
- Krishnah Gravidez (Philippines) — Asia regional winner, known for her work supporting children with special needs.
- Maja Klajda (Poland) — Second runner-up and Europe regional titleholder, praised for her cultural preservation projects.
- Maria Melnychenko (Ukraine) — Europe region first runner-up, recognized for her humanitarian advocacy amid ongoing conflict in her home country.
- Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Thailand) — Asia regional first runner-up and eventual winner, celebrated for her breast cancer awareness campaigns and her “Opal For HER” initiative emphasizing resilience and transformation (en.wikipedia.org).
Despite stiff competition, Suchata Chuangsri’s eloquent final response, focused on nurturing hope through the “Beauty with a Purpose” platform, resonated deeply with the judges, clinching the crown for Thailand. The event, co-hosted by former Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar, showcased a diverse lineup of talent, social initiatives, and cultural representation from 108 countries.
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As the new Miss World, Chuangsri will spend the coming year championing her causes, working with charitable partners, and representing the Miss World Organization on global platforms. With her historic win, Thailand now joins the ranks of six other nations that have produced multiple Miss World winners, underscoring the pageant’s enduring commitment to beauty, purpose, and cultural exchange.
