Don Mueang, The Prime Minister is delighted that Thai athletes won 3 medals in a single day. He is delighted that "Nong Tennis" has made history as the first Thai to win 3 Olympic medals. He also wished her a happy birthday, saying that the most valuable award was received by herself. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin gave an interview about Nong Tennis-Flight Lieutenant Panipak Wongpattanakit who was able to win the first gold medal in the 2024 Olympics for Thailand in the 49 kg Taekwondo competition, as well as Fang-Teerapong Silachai who won a silver medal in the men's 61 kg weightlifting competition, and Oil-Surajana Khambao who won a bronze medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting competition. He said that he understood that it was a historic day to win 3 medals: gold, silver, and bronze, which was the first gold medal. He was also happy that Tennis was the first Thai in history to win 3 medals in 3 times (2 gold, 1 bronze). Now she is 27 years old, which is 12 years old. Tennis is considered a person who has managed her life during a time when others are having fun, but Tennis has trained and is disciplined. He sympathizes with her weight and is a source of pride for Thais. When asked if today was Nong Tennis's birthday, the Prime Minister said, "Happy birthday. Happy birthday. It's the most valuable reward for him because he did it himself, no one gave it to him. It's a happy thing. But last night I couldn't stay and watch it, I fell asleep first." Source : Thai News Agency
The Prime Minister is delighted that “Nong Tennis” won 3 Olympic medals.
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