Miss Universe 2025: Ahtisa Manalo greeted by huge crowds upon arrival in Thailand
There was no trace of nerves in Ahtisa Manalo as she landed in Thailand just in time for the Miss Universe 2025 tilt.
Manalo was all smiles as she arrived at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 2, where she posed for photos and waved to fans who were waiting for her.
After leaving the Philippines in an all-white Filipiniana-inspired attire, the beauty queen changed into a pale green number by Anthony Ramirez with an asymmetrical lace overlay over one shoulder. Since Thailand is still in a mourning period, the public is encouraged to wear black, white, and muted colors.
The two-piece ensemble brings together the elements of the two countries’ national costumes, with the piña cover-up is inspired by a sbai, a wraparound shawl-like garment prominent on Thailand’s national costume.
“She has arrived. Ahtisa Manalo, our Miss Universe Philippines 2025, touches down in Bangkok ready to conquer the Universe. The journey begins,” a post from Miss Universe Philippines read.
“Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo touched down in Thailand glowing with grace and effortless beauty. The Universe is definitely watching,” another post read.
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Other posts showed the Filipina representative accepting gifts and entertaining autograph requests from fans.
“What a welcome! Crowds cheered and waved as Ahtisa Manalo arrived in Thailand for Miss Universe 2025. The love and support were overwhelming — truly a queen welcomed with open hearts. The Universe feels the Filipino pride,” one of the posts read.
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Manalo also had the chance to meet fellow candidates from Hong Kong and Sri Lanka at the airport.
“Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo shines alongside Miss Universe Sri Lanka and Miss Universe Hong Kong — a beautiful start to their Miss Universe journey,” the post read.
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Moments later, Manalo was also welcomed with loud cheers from pageant fans during the registration.
“Crowds cheered and cameras flashed as Ahtisa Manalo arrived at her Miss Universe registration and hotel in Bangkok. Her presence lit up the room, her grace captured every eye,” the post read.
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Other candidates have already participated in the global tilt’s registration and fittings in Bangkok as well.
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Manalo was previously in Thailand as a host for the Mister International 2025 pageant, where the Philippines’ own Kirk Bondad was named the reigning titleholder.
Reigning Miss Universe winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig will crown her successor at the pageant’s coronation at the Impact Challenger Hall on November 21. /edv
