Miss World Organization (MWO) released an official statement to confirm Pattaya, Thailand is the official host venue for Miss World 2019, a first for the Asian country. The statement said, “We are excited to announce that the 69th Miss World Final will be hosted in Thailand. Full details will be released at the official press conference to be held in Bangkok on Monday 18 February.”

Julia Morley, the Chairwoman of Miss World Organization, also talked about the beautiful Asian country being the official host as she said, “I am delighted we are going to host the 2019 Miss World Final in Thailand. I know we are going to have the most amazing journey, as the ‘Land of Smiles’ is truly one of the most remarkable and welcoming countries in the world. Spending time here it’s easy to see why Thailand gained its nickname, the people are so friendly, and everyone really does smile or ‘yim’ a lot.”

The Press Conference, which will be held on 18th February 2019, will also be attended by the reigning Miss World Vanessa Ponce de Leon along with her continental queens - Miss World Europe 2018 Maria Vasilevich (Belarus), Miss World Caribbean 2018 Kadijah Robinson (Jamaica), Miss World Americas 2018 Solaris Barba (Panama), Miss World Africa 2018 Quiin Abenakyo (Uganda), Miss World Asia 2018 Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan (Thailand), Miss World Oceania 2018 Jessica Tyson (New Zealand) and Miss United Kingdom 2018 Linzi McLelland (Scotland).

Thailand, though, is no stranger to hosting major international pageants having hosted Miss Universe 2018 just a few months ago in Bangkok. The Ministry of Tourism and sports will be the main coordinators of the event.