Miss International Queen Philippines 2024 Sophia Nicole Arkanghel. Miss International Queen Philippines/Facebook 

Sophia Nicole Arkanghel has arrived in Thailand for Miss International Queen, which is considered the world's biggest pageant for transgender women. 

The Philippine representative will aim to win the country's fourth crown after Fuschia Anne Ravena (2022), Trixie Maristela (2015), and Kevin Balot (2012).

According to posts by Miss International Queen Philippines, Arkanghel was warmly welcomed in Bangkok by pageant organizers and staff members of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, as well as her Filipino fans. 

The Filipina beauty queen joined candidates from around the world during the pageant's sashing ceremony.

This year's Miss International Queen will be held on August 24 at Tiffany's Show Pattaya. 

Last year's Philippine representative, Lars Pacheco, finished in the Top 6.