Know Everything About Opal Suchata Chuangsri, The First Ever Miss World From Thailand!

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Opal Suchata Chuangsri, the newly crowned Miss World 2025, is a 21-year-old Thai beauty who has made her country proud by becoming the first-ever Miss World from Thailand. Born on September 20, 2003, in Phuket, Thailand, Opal is currently pursuing a degree in Politics and International Relations from Thammasat University.

Key Facts About Opal:

1. Early Life and Education: Opal graduated from Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok with a specialization in the Chinese language, showcasing her proficiency in Chinese.

2. Pageantry Career: Opal started her pageantry journey in 2021 and initially participated in the Miss   Rattanakosin event. She later joined the Miss Universe Thailand contest at 18, securing second place after the second runner-up left the competition.

3. Talents and Interests: Opal is an animal lover with 16 cats and five pet dogs. She's also talented in playing the Ukelele backwards, not the guitar as previously mentioned.

4. Philanthropy: Opal has volunteered for organizations supporting breast cancer and has herself faced surgery at 16. She's passionate about health awareness and women's empowerment through her campaign ‘Opal For Her’.

5 Awards and Recognition: Opal won the multimedia component and topped the contestant app leaderboard with over 2.3 million views. She was also the Asia and Oceania Continental winner.

6. Prize Money: Opal received a cash prize of Rs 8.5 crore after being crowned Miss World 2025.

Opal's Winning Answer:

When asked about her Miss World journey and its impact on shaping stories, Opal replied, "I always believe that no matter who you are... there is always a person next to you... that looks up to you... And the best way to lead people is to lead with their gracefulness in your actions." This answer showcased her leadership qualities and humility.