Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn (fourth left) receives souvenirs from Moto2 rider Somkiat Chantra, fourth right, at his office on Wednesday.
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Wednesday hailed Moto2 rider Somkiat Chantra as a “national hero.”
The minister made the remark during a meeting with the Idemitsu Honda Team Asia racer, who is the first Thai to have won a race in the motorcycle world championships.
Somkiat, 23, returned from France on Tuesday after finishing third at the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Sunday.
It was his third podium finish this season after his win in Indonesia and runner-up finish in Argentina.
“You are our hero,” Phiphat said. “The government will support all…
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