Bb Pilipinas Samantha Bernardo arrives in Thailand for Miss Grand International

Ahead of the pageant scheduled for March 27, Philippine bet Samantha Bernardo arrives in Bangkok, Thailand to start her bid for the Miss Grand International title.

Samantha marked her departure from the country by posting a photo of herself wearing a modern take on the Chut Thai, the traditional garment of the Land of Smiles.

“Today, as I travel to Bangkok, Thailand, I know that I am not alone,” she captioned the post.

“This country dearly holds a special place in my heart. I have my whole country across my heart to support me, and I know that you are guiding me, Papa. This one's for you. We all miss you and love you. Happy birthday in heaven!

By the time of her arrival, the young beauty queen updated her supporters by sharing a photo of a teddy bear, a gift from the organization.

She said, “I've safely landed. Thank you, Miss Grand International and Golden Tulip Sovereign, for this welcome gift.”

Samantha Bernardo was appointed by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) as the country's representative to the Miss Grand International earlier this month.

The organization explained that the reason for this was because Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2019 Aya Abesamis, who took over the title after Samantha Lo resigned in 2019, could not compete due to the pageant's age restrictions.

BPCI said, “Our heart goes out to Aya Abesamis for being unable to join MGI 2020 due to the age limit caused by the delay of the MGI contest because of the COVID pandemic.

“She remains as our Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2019 and will pass on her crown during the Bb Pilipinas pageant in April.”