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Thailand to host Miss Universe 2018 as pageant returns to Asia

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/07/31/20180731-demileigh-nelpeters-rtr.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Universe South Africa 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters gestures in a traditional greeting during a news conference announcing Thailand as the host country. <em>Athit Perawongmetha, Reuters</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>This year&#x27;s Miss Universe pageant will be held in Thailand, it was announced this Tuesday. </p><p>The new host country was revealed at a press conference held in Bangkok, attended by Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart and current titleholder Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. </p><p>It is the third time that Thailand will host the competition, with the last time being back in 2005. </p><p>It is also the second time in three years that it will be held in Asia, after Manila played host in 2016. </p><p>The 2018 pageant is scheduled on December 17 (Manila time) at the Muang Thong Thani complex in Nonthaburi, according to a report from the <a href="https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1513290/thailand-to-host-miss-universe-2018-in-december">Bangkok Post</a>.</p><p>The Philippines is fielding Catriona Gray in its bid to win its fourth crown. </p><p>Gray expressed her excitement in competing for the title in Thailand, calling the country &quot;one of her favorite travel destinations.&quot;</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/catrionaelisagray/videos/2347398615278136/" data-width="auto"> </div>

<p>This year's Miss Universe pageant will be held in Thailand, it was announced this Tuesday afternoon. </p>

This year's Miss Universe pageant will be held in Thailand, it was announced this Tuesday afternoon.