From left: Miss Universe 2017 DemiLeigh NelPeters and former Miss Universe 1965 Apasra Hongsakula and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova were present during the announcement (Photo: nationmultimedia.com)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thailand has been officially chosen to host theMiss Universe 2018 pageant.
This will mark the third time Thailand hosts the event in15 years, after it last hosted the contest in 2005. The pageant is slated totake place on December 17, according to President of T.W. Investment GroupThanawat Wansom, whose company has received the organising licence.
The press announcement of Thailand’s selection was conductedby President of WME/IMG Co Paula Shugart with Miss Universe 2017 Demi-LeighNel-Peters of South Africa present. The location of the pageant is expected tobe Impact Muang Thong Thani.
Miss Universe has been taking place since 1952 with Thaibeauties Apasara Hongsakul taking the crown in 1965 and Pornthip Nakhirankanok in1988. The Kingdom will be represented this year by Sophida Kanchanarin.
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has expressed hisappreciation of Thailand’s selection, calling it an acknowledgement of thecountry’s potential. He remarked that it was likely due to Thailand’s politicalstability, safety and capabilities.-NNT/VNA
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From left: Miss Universe 2017 DemiLeigh NelPeters and former Miss Universe 1965 Apasra Hongsakula and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova were present during the announcement (Photo: nationmultimedia.com) 
