Great escapes the ‘E’ way

13 Sept 15:10 Key points summarised by AI

E-scooter tours are emerging as a popular and less strenuous method for exploring Bangkok's rich cultural communities, attracting both tourists and local residents post-pandemic.
Companies like "Go E-scooter tours Bangkok" guide riders through diverse historical districts such as Bangrak, Talad Noi, and Chinatown, showcasing local art, culture, and everyday life.
E-scooters offer superior mobility in narrow alleys, enabling riders to intimately experience sights and cover more ground than traditional walking or cycling tours, passing through various religious and ethnic communities.
These approximately three-hour tours highlight significant landmarks like Wat Suan Phlu, Talad Noi wall art, and Memorial Bridge, with additional routes available for a comprehensive urban exploration.

Pongsakorn wins third straight Asian Para Games gold in 400m

Today 13:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo clinched his third consecutive Asian Para Games gold medal in the men’s 400m T53, setting a new Games record of 47.81 seconds.
Other Thai athletes also secured medals, with Booncherd Jaiyen winning silver in wheelchair tennis, Kritsanaphong Thisuwan taking silver in the men’s 400m T12, and Sasirawan Intachot earning bronze in the women’s 400m T47.
Thailand concluded the fifth Asian Para Games ranked seventh in the medal table, accumulating a total of 106 medals, including 17 gold, 34 silver, and 55 bronze.