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Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip. Miss Universe Thailand/Instagram

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1739940765280miss-u.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip. Miss Universe Thailand/Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip. <em>Miss Universe Thailand/Instagram </em></span></span></span></div><p>Miss Grand International (MGI) founder Nawat Itsaragrisil is marking the start of a &quot;new era&quot; in pageantry as he acquires the Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) franchise.</p><p>An event was held Tuesday to commemorate the partnership between Itsaragrisil&#x27;s company, MGI PCL, and the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), which is partly owned by his former competitor, Anne Jakrajutatip.</p><p>In an event that pageant fans never thought would be possible, the two Thai entrepreneurs shared a moment on stage, holding hands and even hugging each other.</p><p>&quot;New era, new Miss Universe Thailand,&quot; Itsaragrisil said in an Instagram post.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGOBmPDy2zf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A8579792.299999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="650" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>MUT has released a video of Jakrajutatip formally welcoming Itsaragrisil to the Miss Universe family, describing him as an &quot;esteemed leader&quot; who has &quot;demonstrated outstanding success at the level of a publicly listed company.&quot;</p><p>She also revealed MUO&#x27;s collaboration with MGI, and thanked fans of both pageants for their continued support. </p><p>&quot;I firmly believe that MUO and MGI will work hand in hand with strong commitment to create and empower women, as well as inspire people around the world,&quot; she said in Thai, as translated by MUT. &quot;Through this collaboration, we will launch new partnerships and projects that will soon be introduced to audiences both in Thailand and worldwide.&quot;</p><p>&quot;This partnership is founded on trust, confidence, and a long-term vision. We are certain that together, we can strengthen and advance female empowerment,&quot; she added. </p><p>&quot;Hello Universe, hello MGI!&quot; </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGNGk1dTJ3x/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A8565754.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Thailand will serve as the host of the 74th Miss Universe pageant in November. </p><p>In last year&#x27;s edition, which was held in Mexico, the Philippines&#x27; Chelsea Manalo was proclaimed the first-ever Miss Universe Asia.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/05/08/23/miss-universe-owner-thankful-for-warm-welcome-in-manila">Miss Universe owner thankful for warm welcome in Manila</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/03/23/miss-grand-founder-ends-friendship-with-mj-lastimosa">Miss Grand founder ends friendship with MJ Lastimosa</a></div><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dN_gVDpn87I?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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'New era' in pageantry as Miss Grand founder acquires Miss Universe Thailand franchise

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Published Feb 19, 2025 12:53 PM PHT

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