BANGKOK — A Miss Universe Sri Lanka crown was safely returned to its owner Monday after being accidentally left in a Bangkok taxi, highlighting the efficiency of Thailand’s tourist police services.
Lihasha Lindsay-White, Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025, contacted the 1155 Tourist Service Center after realizing she had left her crown and a dark green dress in a taxi near Siam Center Point, Siam Square Soi 3, Pathumwan District, on October 19 at 1:48 p.m.
Officers from Tourist Police Division 2, along with an interpreter, responded at Pathumwan Police Station to assist with the report. Using CCTV footage, police quickly identified the taxi’s license plate and located driver Boonchuen Matrakhamchan.
However, because the incident was reported on a weekend when the taxi cooperative office was closed, contact was made the following day. The driver returned the items at Bangkok South Tourist Police Station on October 20.
“Thailand is a safe country with police officers who truly care for tourists,” Lindsay-White said, adding she would share the positive experience internationally.
The 27-year-old entrepreneur and Colombo International School alumna leads her family business while running a charitable foundation. She is currently in Thailand for the Miss Universe competition at Impact Challenger Hall, representing Sri Lanka on the global stage.
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