Highlights of APEC 2022 in Bangkok - This Week with Thai PBS World (November 18th 2022)

1 Oct 04:44 Key points summarised by AI

APEC 2022 represents Thailand's first major global event since the pandemic, hosting the summit for the first time since 2003 with high expectations.
Key discussions at APEC 2022 focus on achieving sustainable development goals, integrating business sector recommendations, and advocating for more decisive actions and binding commitments.

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.