The most talked about contestant of 'Mr. Cambodia' was depressed because of his ugliness

In the Miss & Mister Majestic Cambodia 2025 contest, contestant Lai Thai (registration number M63) is a face that attracts attention on social networks.

A series of images and information about the male contestant has been of interest and followed by the online community over the past few days.

On his personal page, Lai Thai shared his thoughts about the reason for participating in the contest. At the beginning of the post, he thanked his parents and siblings for their encouragement.

“Do you know why I joined the contest? Because I want to win, winning or losing is actually very normal. All results are chosen by the judges, they are the ones who decide. For me, winning is when I surpass myself, representing my homeland in the contest,” he said.

Lai Thai revealed that he used to be depressed and self-conscious because of his ugly appearance. However, he decided to join the contest because he wanted to express himself and convey the message "don't be afraid of anything".

The male contestant said that beauty contests only select handsome men and pretty women. His presence represents everyone. No matter what their appearance or background is, it doesn’t matter.

“We need to love what we have and strive for the best. The result is not so important when we know how to set goals and pursue them,” he said.

The male contestant said that in the past few days, there have been many conflicting opinions and controversies about him. However, he feels fine because he understands himself better than anyone else.

“I am a poor student, I had to drop out of school, work hard to earn money to help my family. I don’t steal or do anything illegal. I am just here to fulfill my own little dream,” he said.

The Miss & Mister Majestic Cambodia 2025 contest is taking place in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (Cambodia), expected to end in October this year. The current Mister Cambodia title holder is Nawin, real name Sang Pisey.

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