Han Lay, Miss Grand Myanmar prepares before an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Myanmar model Han Lay did not win last week's Miss Grand International beauty pageant, but she'll be remembered as one of its most impassioned contestants.
The 22-year-old made heads turn in Thailand on Saturday during an emotive speech where she pleaded for "urgent international help" for her country, the same day 141 demonstrators were killed in a crackdown by military rulers she said were selfish and abusing their power.
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