Miss Grand International 2020 press conference held in Bangkok


The press conference for Miss Grand International 2020 pageant was held on Monday, February 15 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Around 70 beauties are expected to arrive in Thailand on February 28 and they will be staying at the Golden Tulip Sovereign.

The official hotel will accommodate the contestants during their pre-pageant activities and the 14-day quarantine which is mandatory due to the pandemic.

It was also officially announced that the final competition will be held at the SHOW DC Hall in Bangkok on Saturday, March 27.

Miss Grand International organization president Nawat Itsaragrisil assured that the contestants will be safely taken care of during the entire competition.

The reigning Miss Grand Thailand 2020 Patcharaporn Chantarapadit also graced the event with her runners-up and showcased her national costume for the upcoming international pageant.

Photo: Miss Grand International

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