Thailand is basking in glory as its newly crowned Miss World, Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, dazzled Government House with her radiant presence this past week. She has promised to leverage her newfound global spotlight to empower women, carrying a message of resilience directly to the nation’s leadership. Opal, breaking new ground as the first Thai woman to capture the Miss World title in its illustrious 72-year history, visited Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on June 17, just before the Cabinet assembled for their weekly meeting. The 22-year-old native of Phuket, crowned on May 31 in Hyderabad, was accompanied by esteemed figures such as Julia Morley, Chairperson of the Miss World Organization, and Piyaporn “Mae Pui” Sankosik, CEO of TPN Global. Her return to Thailand was nothing short of triumphant, with thousands of enthusiastic supporters greeting her in a celebratory parade through the vibrant streets of Bangkok. At the Government House, Opal received…