Nawat grabbed MU Philippines Ahtisa Manalo, MGI issued an urgent announcement, Vietnamese fans gloated

President Nawat Itsaragrisil has just called the police to "capture" the illegal promotion line. It is worth mentioning that Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo is one of the faces actively promoting this shocking "gambling den"!

Scandal Explodes: From Denial to Criminal Charges

The focus of the controversy quickly exploded more violently after Thai media simultaneously reported on an even more serious act. The allegations focus on Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican businessman and one of the co-owners of the Miss Universe organization. He is said to have organized the filming of Miss Universe 2025 contestants to promote the online casino application Playtime, right on the premises of the hotel where the contestants are staying and participating in official activities.

The Playtime app was identified as the "official journey partner" of the competition, a detail that adds to the seriousness of the incident. The promotion of online gambling is a serious violation of Thai laws, damaging the image of the host country.

Ahtisa Manalo – Miss Philippines in the midst of a spiral of scandal

While the Miss Universe organization is allegedly behind this campaign, special attention is focused on the contestants who participate. Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo, a beauty who is receiving great support from the international beauty fan community, is mentioned by Thai media as one of the contestants who has actively promoted this Playtime betting application.

The participation of a prominent face like Ahtisa Manalo not only puts her in a difficult situation but also makes the Filipino and international beauty fan community extremely worried about the legal consequences that she and other contestants may face. Advertising for an illegal activity, even if requested by the organization, can still leave a stain that is difficult to wash away in the careers of beauties.

Nawat Itsaragrisil immediately reported to the police

In the face of the wave of outrage and the risk of violating national laws, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil, Chairman and CEO of Miss Grand International Public Company Limited ( MGI ) - the co-organizer and host of Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand - made a strong and decisive move. Mr. Nawat immediately reported to the Thai police, asking the authorities to investigate and urgently handle the case related to the illegal gambling application Playtime and promotion.

On November 3, MGI officially issued an emergency statement on its fanpage, affirming its position:

"After learning that the Miss Universe organization promoted a partner related to online casino activities - which is completely prohibited in Thailand. We would like to emphasize that MGI has no involvement or participation in this promotional campaign... This is an activity carried out by Miss Universe herself, completely outside the scope of management and agreement of the Miss Universe Thailand 2025 organizers."

MGI's statement emphasized absolute respect for Thai law and pledged to work closely with the authorities to ensure transparency, legality and in line with public ethics in all activities of the competition.

Currently, the Miss Universe organization has not yet given any official response to the allegation of "forcing contestants to promote gambling websites" and the incident is becoming "the biggest shock in the history of Miss Universe in Thailand", attracting close scrutiny of international public opinion.

In the midst of fierce competition, where candidates from Southeast Asian countries are always put on the scales, the news of the scandal of Ahtisa Manalo and the MU organization has become a hot topic again. On Vietnamese beauty forums, many viewers could not hide their gloating when witnessing the region's heavyweight rival facing a serious legal crisis.

Notably, in the midst of the scandal, the representative of Vietnam - Miss Huong Giang - chose to keep a professional silent attitude. Instead of participating in controversial streams, Huong Giang focused entirely on the official activities of the contest. Her calm demeanor and relentless efforts help her continue to shine, scoring strong points with fans. This action not only helped her separate herself from the negative scandal but also created a clear contrast with the contestants who were entangled in the legal loop, further strengthening her position and support from the hometown audience.

Mr Nawat is angry to sue Miss Universe, Huong Giang's results are invalidated? JLO15:31:45 03/11/2025Not to be left alone, at noon on the same day, Mr. Nawat's side immediately responded. Mr. Nawat and his team claimed that this voting campaign was part of the official PR package, which was carried out by the host with full authority.