Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand: Bangladesh’s Methila draws buzz as finals near

Miss Universe 2025 crowns its winner on 21 Nov near Bangkok, as Bangladesh’s Methila surges in votes and MUO tightens event controls.

Suzan Seherin November 14, 2025 2 minutes read

Bangladesh — Methila’s voting surge energises diaspora

Bangladeshi model and actress Tangia Zaman Methila is drawing strong public support ahead of the Miss Universe 2025 final. Dhaka Tribune reported she climbed into the global top tier of the official voting, passing 73,000+ votes and rallying Bangladeshi communities online. Meanwhile, fan pages have amplified her arrivals content and styling updates from Thailand. As a result, hopes are high for Bangladesh to reach the televised semifinals.

Schedule — grand finale on 21 November near Bangkok

The coronation will be held 21 November 2025 at IMPACT Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi—part of greater Bangkok. The venue’s calendar lists the final at Challenger Hall 2, while pageant listings note broadcast partners including Telemundo with streaming on Peacock and AIS Play. Thailand last hosted in 2018, and returns with an expanded calendar of tourism shoots and rehearsals. However, tight travel logistics have compressed some early-week activities.

Field — a record-sized roster and busy lead-up events

Lifestyle coverage in Thailand projects 120+ contestants in this edition, reflecting post-pandemic returns by several national organizations. Delegations have rotated through Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket for media, charity calls and preliminary preparations. As a result, pageant watchers expect deep competition for the final 30 placements. Meanwhile, national winners crowned late in the season—India among them—have had shorter runways to train before prelims.

Governance — MUO reasserts brand control after side-event dispute

In the countdown to finals week, the Miss Universe Organization issued an official statement warning the public about a “Special Dinner & Talk Show” promoted in Thailand that was not authorized. The event was later cancelled, after MUO cited intellectual-property concerns and urged fans to rely on official channels for activities and voting. The episode highlights MUO’s stricter control of pageant-week monetisation and branding. However, organizers emphasised that core rehearsals and shows would proceed as planned.

Controversies — conduct and respect dominate the conversation

This year’s run-up also faced a widely reported confrontation in Thailand involving a pageant executive and Miss Mexico, which prompted a walkout by contestants before an apology followed. Coverage in international outlets described the incident as a stress test for pageant culture and contestant welfare. Meanwhile, a separate social-media flare-up from another delegate drew criticism about decorum during training. As a result, the organisation’s tone on professionalism and respect has sharpened days before the final.

What to watch — prelim scoring, stagecraft and Methila’s momentum

Preliminary interviews and stage shows will quietly shape most semifinal slots before coronation night. Production details—camera blocking at IMPACT, stacked quick-change segments, and musical turns—will decide pacing for a very large field. For Bangladesh, Methila’s public-vote strength and consistent styling could keep her in contention if interview scores align. However, competition is fierce, and finals night remains unforgiving without a clean prelim performance. As a result, the next 48 hours are decisive for teams fine-tuning walks, answers and wardrobe.