The crown will make dreams impactful: Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri

Chuangsri also said Thailand has been waiting for more than 72 years for a Miss World crown.

Hyderabad: Newly-crowned Opal Suchata Chuangsri on Sunday said that she would like to go around the world during her one-year tenure as Miss World, working on her Beauty With a Purpose project as well as other interesting projects.

Speaking to PTI Videos, she also said her stay in Telangana for the Miss World pageant was one of the best experiences of her life.

"In the next year, I would love to spend my time going around the world and really gift help to those that need both my project and other projects as well," the beauty queen from Thailand said.

She said during the pageant she met lot of people who were very kind and got to visit many beautiful places in the state. Sharing this experience with her fellow contestants from around the world has made it even better, she said.

Chuangsri said she believes she can make dreams impactful.

"Now that I got the Miss World title with the Crown and the sash, I have a chance to make the purposes of other people come true and be impactful. So, that's what I'll be doing with the Miss World organization for one year," she said while speaking to PTI Videos on Saturday night after she was crowned.

Chuangsri said Thailand has been waiting for more than 72 years for a Miss World crown.

"My people in Thailand, we've been waiting for the first Miss World crown for more than 72 years, and I couldn't believe that it would be my honour to bring back home our first crown. And I feel very proud, not only of myself, but also with my people and my team, because these are the reasons why I'm here," said Chuangsri.

She also said she would treasure her moments in India. "I was just talking to my friends that I don't want to leave this place, because with where we're staying, with the people, with the food and everything, we are so happy to be here. It was a wonderful journey. I have made a lot of memories with everyone here," said Chuangsri.

The 72nd Miss World said, although she will be working on her own Beauty With A Purpose project, she will also try to support the projects of other contestants during her tenure.

"My project focuses on breast cancer awareness and women's health, but like I said, as I am Miss World, I have more opportunities to support other projects as well. I wouldn't want to choose: if I get the chance to support all, I want to support all," added Chuangsri.

India is hosting Miss World for the third time. The first ever Miss World pageant was held in Bengaluru in 1996, two years after Aishwarya Rai won the crown in 1994 and last year, Delhi and Mumbai hosted the 71st Miss World.