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Miss Universe President Raul Rocha calls out Nawat Itsaragrisil: ‘You need to stop’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Miss Universe Organization (MUO) President Raul Rocha publicly called out and expressed his frustration over business mogul Nawat Itsaragrisil. A six-minute video was shared on their official social media accounts as the organization’s president described Nawat as someone who has a “constant desire to be the center of attention.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F2651968358477454%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>This statement comes after Nawat, who is the National Director of Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) and founder of the Miss Grand International, had a heated exchange with Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, during the supposed Sashing Ceremony earlier this week.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/3/ahtisa-manalo-arrives-in-thailand-for-miss-universe-pageant-1642"><strong>READ: Ahtisa Manalo arrives in Thailand for Miss Universe pageant</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“I will not allow the values of respect and dignity toward women to be violated. Unfortunately, Nawat has forgotten the true meaning of what it means to be a genuine host,” Raul shared in his statement.</p><p>He added how he is personally angered with what transpired between Nawat and Fatima–– citing that the MUT national director has a “lack of respect” and needs to be stopped.</p><p>“Without further ado, I would like to make it clear. My great indignation toward Nawat for the public aggression he committed against Fátima Bosch, Miss Universe Mexico. Whom he humiliated, insulted, and he showed lack of respect, in addition to the serious abuse of having called security to intimidate a defenseless woman. Trying to silence and exclude her. Nawat, you need to stop,” the statement added.</p><p>Raul then revealed that he has sent out the CEO of the MUO, Mario Búcaro, and several other executives from the organization to Thailand to resolve the issues at hand. He maintained that Nawat’s actions will be dealt with consequences–– both legal and corporate.</p><p>“We will not allow that not a single person to cause harm and to thwart the dreams of so many women who traveled from all over the world to be here. I have also instructed a delegation of executives of the Miss Universe Organization and diplomatic experts within which is found Mr. Mario Bucaro and Ronald Day to travel immediately to Thailand and take control of this concentration and the event itself,” he expressed.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2025/11/4/walkouts-and-tears-as-power-struggle-in-miss-universe-looms-1926"><strong>READ: Walkouts and tears as power struggle in Miss Universe looms</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Due to his actions, Nawat will be restricted from participating in the competition as Raul assured the delegates that the pageant is a safe space for all. </p><p>“I want to make it clear once again, that the ONLY ones who should shine are our Miss Universe delegates who represent each of their countries with dignity. For the above reasons, I have restricted Nawat’s participation in the events that are part of the 74th Miss Universe Competition–– limiting it as much as possible or eliminating it entirely,” he asserted.</p><p>Raul revealed that more than 100 National Directors of the organization, who are already in Thailand, are ready to support the organization’s cause–– women empowerment. </p><p>“I wish to reiterate that Miss Universe is an empowerment platform for women so that their voices can be heard in the world. Let this be the banner that goes hand in hand with the flag they represent,” he expressed.</p><p>Nawat has yet to release a statement as of thswriting. </p>

<p>Raul Rocha is ordering to restrict the access of Nawat Itsaragrisil from the ongoing Miss Universe competition in Thailand.</p>

Raul Rocha is ordering to restrict the access of Nawat Itsaragrisil from the ongoing Miss Universe competition in Thailand.