PM happy after Ratchanok becomes world badminton champion

BANGKOK, April 17 (TNA) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha is pleased after learning that Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand has unofficially become the new world badminton champion after defeating Chinese defending champion Sun Yu in the Superseries Singapore Open finals. Spokesman Major General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the prime minister was happy after Miss Ratchanok, successfully on the match and became the world badminton champion, creating "a new page of history for herself and the country”. The prime minister wants her to keep physically fit and mentally strong as she would face several challenges in future. Also, the prime minister wanted to thank her coach and her family members, who gave her morale support until she achieved success. She is scheduled to return home Monday morning. He added Gen. Prayut has also invited Thais to cheer every Thai badminton player who will compete at the Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, this August. (TNA)