At the 2024 Miss Grand International pageant, held in Bangkok, Thailand, a controversy arose involving Myanmar’s representative, Thae Su Nyein. After being awarded the second runner-up position, Thae Su Nyein publicly rejected the title, stating that she came to win, not to settle for a lesser placement. The tension escalated dramatically when Htoo Ant Lwin, Myanmar’s National Director, forcibly removed her crown and sash on stage, sparking a major dispute​

In response, Nawat Itsaragrisil, the president of Miss Grand International, terminated the contract with Htoo Ant Lwin, issuing a lifetime ban on him for unprofessional behavior and a lack of sportsmanship. Following this incident, the pageant also severed ties with Thae Su Nyein and the Myanmar franchise, indicating that it will no longer collaborate with either party in future events. However, Nawat emphasized that the relationship between the Miss Grand International organization and the broader Myanmar community remains intact.