At the ‘YOU IS U 2025’ LGBT beauty pageant held in Thailand, contestant Chayavate Somwong, who honored Aung San Suu Kyi as her role model and called for her release, secured the fourth runner-up position. During the competition, Chayavate Somwong dressed in a style reminiscent of Aung San Suu Kyi and made a powerful statement advocating for the release of Myanmar’s democratic leader. She expressed that Aung San Suu Kyi is her role model and someone she deeply respects.
During the pageant, Chayavate Somwong articulated her admiration for Aung San Suu Kyi’s strength and resilience, describing her as a symbol of democracy. She emphasized her desire to embody the same strength and determination that Aung San Suu Kyi has shown throughout her fight for democracy. Chayavate Somwong, who is no stranger to the pageant world, previously won the title of Miss LGBT Thailand 2019, establishing herself as a prominent figure in Thailand’s LGBT community.
This international show of support for Aung San Suu Kyi represents a significant moment of solidarity with the people of Myanmar and demonstrates continued international backing for Myanmar’s democratic movement. Aung San Suu Kyi currently remains in detention under the military council’s unjust imprisonment, continuing her struggle for democracy alongside the people of Myanmar. The pageant contestant’s public support on an international stage serves as an encouraging reminder that Myanmar’s fight for democracy continues to receive attention and support from the global community.
