# Thailand Miss Universe participation dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-miss-universe-participation-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-08T05:05:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is evaluating whether Thailand will be permitted to participate in the 2026 Miss Universe pageant. This review is driven by administrative and institutional tensions between the global organization and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of the Thai franchise and president of Miss Grand International.

The dispute includes allegations of intimidation, legal conflicts involving current queen Fátima Bosch, and the alleged illegal use of social media. Due to these issues, the eligibility of the recently crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026, Tharina Botes, is currently uncertain. A final decision regarding Thailand’s license is expected before contestants gather in Puerto Rico this November.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Miss International Queen 2026 begins 20th anniversary in Thailand

The Miss International Queen 2026 pageant has launched in Thailand, celebrating its 20th anniversary with 27 contestants from around the world under the theme ‘The Evolving Legacy: Empower Every Voice’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-international-queen-2026-begins-20th-anniversary-in-thailand

### 2026-09-05: Thailand faces potential exclusion from Miss Universe 2026

Thailand's participation in Miss Universe 2026 is under review by the Miss Universe Organization due to tensions and disputes involving local franchise director Nawat Itsaragrisil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-faces-potential-exclusion-from-miss-universe-2026

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