Miss Dramatic 2024 Is a More Suitable Title for Thae Su Nyein Than The 2nd Runner-Up Title of MGI 2024

NEWS

Miss Dramatic 2024 Is a More Suitable Title for Thae Su Nyein Than The 2nd Runner-Up Title of MGI 2024

Inappropriate behavior and actions of Miss Grand Myanmar 2024

By: Rahmatika R. A.-Unissula

Miss Grand Myanmar 2024, Thae Su Nyein
Source: Instagram @thaesunyeinnn

Miss Grand Myanmar 2024, Thae Su Nyein, recently caught the world's attention after a dramatic incident at the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2024 beauty pageant on Friday, (25/10/2024) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Myanmar's national pageant director removed crown and sash the 2nd Runner-Up MGI 2024

After finishing as the second runner-up, her crown and sash were forcibly removed by Myanmar's national pageant director, Htoo Ant Lwin. The incident left Thae in tears on stage, and sparked mixed reactions on social media. Many criticized the director's actions, who was allegedly disappointed with Myanmar's ranking results.

 

Miss Grand Myanmar's statement
Source: TikTok @Celinee

After the incident, Thae spoke to her fans on social media, explaining her feelings and the decision to return her title. She stated, “I did not want the second runner-up position. I came to win first place and believed that I deserved a higher position.”

 

National Costume Miss Grand Myanmar 2024
Source: Instagram @missgrandinternational

Miss Grand Myanmar cried on the stage
Source: Tiktok @khunsgot

Thae also questioned why she did not receive other awards, such as “Popular Vote,"  “Country Power of the Year" and “Best National Costume,” which were won by other contestants. She felt that her National Costume was the best. She was disappointed and cried because she could not carry her horse and carriage costume to the stage, which weighed 200kg.

“What makes her so delusional?” said Nawat during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, as quoted by Khaosod English, Monday (28/10/2024). “If she wants first place and has to earn it, I suggest she makes her own beauty pageant so she can win every title.”

The official announcement of 2nd Runner-Up MGI title revocation, source: Instagram @missgrandinternational

Miss Grand International Organization (MGIO) finally released an official statement regarding Thae Su Nyein's status. Through its official Instagram account, MGIO announced Thae Su Nyein was stripped of her title as 2nd runner-up of Miss Grand International 2024. “MGIO has decided to revoke the title of 2nd Runner-Up from Miss Grand Myanmar 2024, Ms. Thae Su Nyein due to Inappropriate behavior and actions that violated several regulations,” wrote in the announcement released on Monday (28/10/2024).

In addition, MGIO also cut ties with the Myanmar franchise and banned Htoo Ant Lwin from being involved in the event again. Miss Grand International said the director's actions did not reflect the values of sportsmanship and business credibility that they uphold. Lwin then accused MGI president Nawat Itsaragrisil of selling the crown for USD 25,000. However, the accusation was firmly denied by Nawat.