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    Miss Universe purchased by Thai business mogul

    Thai business mogul becomes first woman to own Miss Universe

    Thai transgender business mogul Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip has become the first woman to own the Miss Universe pageant after purchasing the franchise for $20 million.

    Driving the news: IMG announced Wednesday that it has sold The Miss Universe Organization, which oversees the annual competition, to Thailand-based JKN Global Group, a media company that Jakrajutatip leads as CEO.

    What they're saying: Jakrajutatip called the "global reach" of The Miss Universe Organization "a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio."


    • "We seek not only to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions, but also to evolve the brand for the next generation," she said in a statement.
    • "We look forward to this next chapter in the Miss Universe story," said Amy Emmerich, CEO of The Miss Universe Organization, who noted that the acquisition is a "tremendous opportunity" to create "further growth for this organization on the global stage and women around the world."
    • JKN said in a press release that it plans to leverage the Miss Universe brand to create a new licensing and merchandising arm, among other projects.


    The big picture: Known in Asia as a trans pioneer, Jakrajutatip started out working in her family business before establishing a media giant with audiences around the world.


    • The billionaire also helped launch a nonprofit that advocates for trans rights.
    • The Miss Universe pageant started in 1952 and broadcasts in 165 countries today. In 2018, Miss Spain — Angela Ponce — became the first trans contestant to compete in the competition.
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    A rare news item that may be described as flesh the press.

    I guess as long as people wish to gape vapidly or vape gapidly they are on a winner.

    Thailand has been shown to be ahead of the curve leading the world in trans, online scams, bum detectors, jewel pricing or robberies, ,Diamond geezers all.

    I see what he did there.


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    It made Thai news




    Thai transgender business tycoon Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, aka “Anne”, has purchased the Miss Universe pageant from the US’ IMG for about US$20million.

    Jakkaphong said, during a press conference held today (Thursday) in Bangkok, that Miss Universe is the pride of Thai people, not just of the JKN Global Group (Jakkaphong’s company) and that (the purchase) is a fulfilment of her dream and for women all over the world, as well as the LGBTQ community.

    A press conference was held simultaneously in the United States by the Miss Universe Organisation’s CEO Amy Emmerich and President Paula Shugart.

    IMG announced Wednesday that it had sold the organisation to Thailand-based JKN Global Group, a media company of which Jakkaphong is CEO.

    “We seek not only to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures and traditions, but also to evolve the brand for the next generation,” Amy Emmerich said in a statement.

    “We look forward to the next chapter in the Miss Universe story,” she added.

    JKN said in a press release that it plans to leverage the Miss Universe brand to create a new licensing and merchandising arm, among other projects.

    Jakkaphong said JKN is not only acquiring the Miss Universe Organisation, but also five sports subsidiaries owned by IMG.

    “I am now the 100 percent owner of the Miss Universe Organisation,” she said, adding that she hopes to recover the investment in 2-3 years, because she does not only organise the pageant but will also expand into other areas, including reality shows, advertising, production, broadcasting rights and lifestyle products.

    She said that the next Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for January 14th next year, will be broadcast live via JKN Channel 18, adding that several countries have offered to host the pageant until 2024.

    As far as Thailand is concerned, she said that the pageant will be held in Thailand every two years to promote Thai tourism and the economy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S Landreth View Post
    It made Thai news
    Did you think it wouldn't?

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    It was interesting to learn about the Thai twist......

    Quote Originally Posted by S Landreth View Post
    As far as Thailand is concerned, she said that the pageant will be held in Thailand every two years to promote Thai tourism and the economy.
    It wasn’t in the original article.

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    ^Very good

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    Quote Originally Posted by S Landreth View Post
    ^Very good
    Unusually illuminating for a Landreth thread.

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    ^for you

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    MILF

    The Miss Universe pageant, now owned by Thai company JKN, would offer opportunities to more women, embracing married women and mothers interested in vying for the coveted crown, the company’s CEO, Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, said.

    The Thai transgender tycoon told a press conference that “Whether married or divorced, they [women] can compete, and do you know why? If you’ve had a husband but you’re still beautiful and fabulous, then why not?” Jakkaphong said.

    “Why are you hiding at home, right? It’s not their business whether or not the contestant has a husband or not. Why must I remain in the same market share? If I can’t compete in that, then I’ll simply change the market and that’s how it should be, it has to be one universe.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by S Landreth View Post
    MILF
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    and mothers
    snigger

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    Miss Universe 2022: USA's R’Bonney Gabriel wins

    R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held on January 15 in New Orleans.

    Gabriel, 28, is a fashion designer from Houston, Texas. Her mother is American and father Filipino.


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    The idea of MILF of the universe is a good one.

    The is the ceo.


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    You do know that is a man, right skiddy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    You do know that is a man, right skiddy?
    Skiddy has form for lady boys

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    If a ladyboy fathered a child before their transition, can they be called a MILF?

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    You do know that is a man, right skiddy?


    I can read.

    You know calling a transgeneder "a man" is grounds for permanent bans on Twitter and Facebook right ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backspin View Post
    The idea of MILF of the universe is a good one.

    The is the ceo.
    You did not have a clue!!!

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    ""This unique gown was purposefully tailor-made with discarded and recycled materials," she continued, "namely the 'Can Tab' to present to the UNIVERSE that what's considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty. Thank you all for seeing it, hearing it, and hopefully being that message of self-worth. "
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    Skiddy has form for lady boys
    You remember you have a whole thread on yours?

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    You did not have a clue!!!
    You are wrong. A Thai LB buys the Miss Universe franchise for 20 million. Who wouldn't be morbidly curious to see what the LB looked like ? And it didnt disappoint. She looks kinda freaky even for an LB. Willy can fill us in on whether she has a cock or not

    Thai transgender business mogul Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip ......
    I looked down the thread to see if there's a pic included yet. Then I seen the other article posted which was titled MILF. And it talked about adding a MILF contest.

    So I commented on that while I posted the pic.

    But you think that I thought the LB was a milf or some bullshit
    Last edited by Backspin; 15-01-2023 at 12:51 PM.

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    Backpedal would have been better than backspin. Half your time on here is backpedaling..

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    Girlfriend had some things to do this morning, but was waiting for 8:00 am.

    She told me she wasn’t leaving until she had watched Miss Universe.

    She calls out to me to watch the women introduce themselves (in alphabetical order). I’m listening to her,……..Oh, that one is pretty,…….that one is also pretty,……that one is pretty and so on.

    After the introduction and a break, they come back on and introduced the final 15.

    Miss Thailand didn’t make the cut.

    Girlfriend told me she was leaving the house.

    Miss Thailand is a nice looking young woman, but she couldn’t hold a candle to some of the other contestants on stage.

    Quote Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai View Post
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    It's an overly ambitious endeavour,
    Miss Universe? Really ? We cant even be sure she could be miss milky way galaxy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pickel View Post
    If a ladyboy fathered a child before their transition, can they be called a MILF?
    You don't have to give birth to be someones mother

    And..

    If a transgender adopts a child, it isn't forbidden for the child to call her ..mother

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