The director of the Miss Universe Thailand competition, Nawat Itsaragrisil, has been criticized for his behavior towards Fatima Bosch, who left the event in protest. MUO condemned his actions and will take legal action.

At a pre-contest ceremony for Miss Universe Thailand, Nawat Itsaragrisil had a controversial incident with Fatima Bosch, who did not post promotional content. Itsaragrisil threatened to disqualify her supporters and called security, causing them to leave the venue. Other contestants showed solidarity, and the incident was broadcast live and shared online. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) condemned his behavior, calling it 'malicious', and Itsaragrisil apologized. MUO announced that it would take legal action against him, limiting his participation in the contest. The president of MUO emphasized that he humiliated Fatima Bosch and accused him of abuse of power. The contest continued, and the winner will be announced on November 21.