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Catriona Gray just flew to Bangkok, Thailand to compete in Miss Universe 2018, which is happening on December 17.

Catrion Gray

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Mabuhay Philippines and Sawadeeka Thailand!!! Thanks to my amazing team/family for my official Day 1 of MissUniverse glam! @jellyeugenio @hairbybrentsales @justine.aliman19 @mimsqiu @ton_lao @mackycombe @styledbypatrickhenry @bragaisjojo 🇹🇭✨🇵🇭

A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Nov 28, 2018 at 3:40pm PST

The moment Catriona exited the airport, she was immediately met with an extremely warm welcome from Pinoy and Thai fans.

Some were cheering, "Our queen! Our queen!"

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Here comes the Pride of the Philippines 🇵🇭, exiting the airport accompanied by cheers and applause by her most devoted fans....the Miss Universe Pageant has officially begun!!! HOW EXCITING!!!! (🎥: all credits to Louise @pageants.news) #tiarasandcrownsinc #MissUniverse #MissUniversePhilippines #MissUniverse2018 #BBPilipinas #BinibiningPilipinas #CatrionaGray #PrideofthePhilippines #ConfidentlyBeautiful #Philippines #Thailand #Bangkok #AmazingThailand

A post shared by Tiaras & Crowns, Inc. (@tiarasandcrownsinc) on Nov 29, 2018 at 12:01am PST

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Welcome to Thailand🇹🇭 Catriona 🇵🇭👑👠 #catrionagray #missuniversephilippines2018

A post shared by Dex (@iamdonbalbon) on Nov 29, 2018 at 1:17am PST

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Nakakaiyak at nakakakilabot tlaga. Thank you sa mga Pinoy at syempre sa mga Thai na sumalubong sa kanya. 👸😍💖 📽 ctto #CatrionaGray #LavaWalk #MissUniverse2018 #MissUniverse #powerhousePH

A post shared by powerhousePH (@powerhouseph_) on Nov 28, 2018 at 11:33pm PST

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OMG! Abot kamay Ms. UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES! Catriona Gray! #luckyMe! #beenWaitingFor2hours! Finally I Got it! #worthIt! #msUniverse2018!!! @catriona_gray #mabuhayPhilippines!

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And some Thai fans were yelling, "Suay mak! Suay mak!" which means "Very beautiful! Very beautiful!" in English.

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Dinumog ang reyna Catriona karating sa Thailand!! ❤❤❤

A post shared by Catriona Gray (@queencatrionagray) on Nov 28, 2018 at 10:40pm PST

In her Instagram post, the Filipina beauty queen uploaded a selfie she took with the fans who welcomed her to thank them for their overwhelming support.

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Mabuhay!!!! Had the warmest welcome from supporters at the airport in Bangkok! 🇹🇭🇵🇭💙 Thank you so much for everyone who came out to show me their love today!!!! We're in Thailand!!!!!! 😍😭✨✨✨

A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Nov 28, 2018 at 11:09pm PST

"Mabuhay! Had the warmest welcome from supporters at the airport in Bangkok! Thank you so much for everyone who came out to show me their love today! We're in Thailand!"