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Mister International 2026 contestants complete five-day Phuket programme

More than 50 Mister International 2026 contestants took part in competitions and tourism activities across Phuket from 16 to 20 September.

More than 50 contestants in Mister International 2026 took part in a five-day programme in Phuket from 16 to 20 September, including the competition’s swimwear round and activities at several island attractions, according to The Phuket News.

The swimwear competition was held at Jungceylon Phuket, featuring designs by 2EROS. The programme also included the King of Andaman 2026 competition, which was won by Turkey. Indonesia was named first runner-up and Mexico second runner-up.

Contestants visited Hanuman World for an adventure day that included luge and zipline rides. They later travelled by yacht around Phuket before taking part in beach activities at Banana Beach on Koh Hey.

The delegates also attended an evening programme at Simon Cabaret Phuket. A runway presentation featuring a batik trouser collection by YAYEE added a Thai element, combining traditional Thai craftsmanship with contemporary designs.

The Phuket visit formed part of the activities leading up to the Mister International 2026 final. Online voting for the Mister Influencer title remains open until 8pm on 23 September, with the winner receiving direct entry into the Top 20 finalists.

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