Veena Praveenar Singh: From bullied girl to Miss Universe Thailand 2025

After many years of persistently conquering the beauty arena, Veena Praveenar Singh made history by becoming the first Indian beauty to be crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2025 .

First Strokes

Her full name is Veena Praveenar Singh Thakral. Born in 1996, Veena grew up in a mixed-race family, with an Indian father and a Thai mother. This unique cultural mix created a beauty that was both sharp and gentle, but it also caused her early difficulties. From a young age, Veena had to face teasing and discrimination from her friends just because of her different appearance. She was called a "mixed-race" and had to endure bullying in school. These experiences left emotional scars, but did not break Veena. On the contrary, it tempered her to become stronger, realizing the value of loving herself and not letting negative words affect her life.

Overcoming those difficulties, Veena Praveenar Singh soon revealed her talent and intelligence. She studied at Thammasat University, one of the most prestigious schools in Thailand. With a passion for learning, she graduated with honors with two majors at the same time: Russian and Liberal Arts. Her solid academic foundation not only helped her improve her knowledge but also trained her in critical thinking, flexible communication and confidence on stage. From a shy girl due to prejudices, Veena has become a strong woman, ready to face any challenge.

Journey to Conquer the Crown - Tears, Sweat and Perseverance

Veena's journey in beauty pageants was not a bed of roses. It was a long story of perseverance, courage and never giving up.

First Challenge (2018): First participating in Miss Universe Thailand in 2018, Veena quickly attracted public attention with her unique beauty and inspirational story. Although highly appreciated, she stopped at the second runner-up position. For many, this is a proud achievement, but for Veena, it is a valuable lesson in effort. She is not discouraged, but sees this as a stepping stone to self-improvement.

Back Strong (2020): After two years of training, Veena returned to Miss Universe Thailand 2020 with a more mature and confident image. She performed excellently in all competitions and won the 1st runner-up position. This achievement not only affirmed her talent but also showed her continuous progress. Fans believe that the crown is only a matter of time.

Personal events and comeback (2023): In 2022, Veena married a Thai businessman of Indian origin. Her married life attracted media attention, especially when the Miss Universe Thailand organizers expanded the rules to allow married women to participate. Veena became one of the first married contestants to participate in the competition. However, after only two years, her marriage ended in 2024. Despite her personal events, Veena still decided to participate in Miss Universe Thailand 2023. The result of 2nd runner-up in this season made many fans regretful and worried that the dream of the crown was out of reach. However, for Veena, each failure is an opportunity to hone her performance skills, strengthen her confidence and determination to win.

Historic Victory (2025): After all, in 2025, Veena Praveenar Singh returned with the most complete version. With careful preparation, extensive experience through the competition seasons and a steadfast spirit, she shone in the final night. The moment her name was called in the highest position, Veena could not hold back her emotions. The prestigious crown awarded by Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova marked a perfect end to her long and arduous journey, and opened a new chapter full of promise.

Intellectual Beauty and Global Influence

In addition to her beauty, Veena Praveenar Singh also impresses with her image as an educated beauty. She graduated from Thammasat University with two majors in Russian and Liberal Arts, which gave her a broad knowledge base and fluent communication skills.

During the question and answer session, when asked how to promote the country when Thailand hosts Miss Universe, Veena showed her intelligence and vision as a national ambassador. She not only answered with flowery words, but also showed her deep understanding of her homeland’s culture. She emphasized hospitality and cultural diversity, two of Thailand’s strengths.

"The first thing I would say is: Welcome to the land of culture. Thailand preserves many diverse traditions, most notably its cuisine and its people who always smile. This is the land of smiles. We welcome visitors of all ages. At the same time, my country also prepares enough facilities to serve everyone. Come visit Thailand because you will receive joy, happiness and smiles after every trip," she said.

This answer not only demonstrated her language proficiency but also revealed her confidence, sincerity and a warm heart, ready to welcome international friends. Her radiant beauty, combined with her intelligence and charm, made for her convincing victory.

Diverse Daily Life and Career

Apart from being a beauty queen, Veena Praveenar Singh is also a professional model and an aspiring young businesswoman. She is currently the creative director of an online show called “The Spark Show” and has launched her own lip balm brand, Maharani by Veena.

In addition, with a height of 1.78 m and standard measurements of 84 - 64 - 93 cm, Veena possesses an ideal body shape. She maintains her figure with a regular exercise regimen, especially Pilates, combined with a healthy diet. On her personal page, she regularly posts workout videos, inspiring healthy living to nearly a million followers on Instagram.

Last May, Veena had the opportunity to walk the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. She impressed with her confident demeanor and captivating beauty. Supermodel Bella Hadid even took a photo with her and praised Veena's beauty. Her appearance at a major international event like Cannes has affirmed her class and appeal not only domestically but also globally.

Noble Mission and Bright Future

As the new Miss Universe Thailand, Veena Praveenar Singh will represent the country at Miss Universe 2025. As the host, she will have a great advantage in representing herself and promoting Thai culture to the world. Veena shared that her main goal is to use her influence to fight bullying and discrimination in schools, an issue she has experienced firsthand.

Veena’s journey is an inspiring tale of determination, courage and self-belief. She overcame stereotypes about her appearance, past failures and personal struggles to finally achieve her dream. Her success is a testament to the fact that with enough determination, any dream can come true.

Veena Praveenar Singh is not only a beauty queen with beauty and talent, she is also a symbol of resilience and kindness. She has brought a strong message that true beauty does not lie in a certain stereotype, but in confidence, intelligence and a heart willing to help those around. With a beauty queen who possesses all these qualities, Thailand can be proud of having a perfect representative in the international beauty arena.

The new Miss Universe betrayed her rich boyfriend, dated a strange guy to win the crown? Sông Trăng10:44:02 24/08/2025Before shining at Miss Universe Thailand 2025, Veena Praveenar Singh had a short love affair with a rich guy. Recently, she was suddenly rumored to have betrayed her boyfriend to have an affair with a stranger. This is said to be the reason why she won the crown, causing a stir.