Miss Grand International 2026 begins in Thailand

The 14th edition of Miss Grand International is set to begin in Thailand on September 18, 2026. Originally scheduled to take place in India, the competition has been relocated to Thailand and will run until the grand finale on October 10.

Among the contestants is Estephanie Charles, representing Haiti. Charles, who focuses on fashion and cultural discovery, is using her platform to promote a theme of ‘Stop the War and Violence’ to advocate for peace and empathy. The competition schedule includes talent auditions, cultural visits, and national costume competitions.

In related news, Shyare Andrade, Miss Grand Ecuador 2026, has drawn social media attention following her solo travel to Thailand. After a video surfaced questioning her decision to travel alone and in economy class, other pageant figures defended her, noting that traveling independently is a common way for contestants to demonstrate strength and autonomy to pageant organizations.