Overwhelmed! ‘Father Sem’ sits looking at ‘Khao Fang’s’ photo with tears in his eyes, reveals that if he sees his son, he wants to hug him.

'Father Sem', father of Nong Khao Fang, the Olympic silver medal hero, sat watching the images of his son returning to Thailand in tears. He revealed that if he were to see his son, he would hug him, tie a knot on his arm to welcome him, and take him to make merit at the shrine of his grandparents. Reporters traveled to Ban Krabao Duea, Tambon Krawan, Amphoe Khun Han, Si Sa Ket Province, to meet Mr. Sem Silachai, 56 years old, who is the father of Mr. Thiraphong Silachai or Nong Khao Fang, a Thai national weightlifter who won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games. Reporters showed images of Nong Khao Fang getting off the plane and walking out to meet the people who were waiting to welcome her at the airport. Nong Khao Fang's father sat watching the touching images with tears streaming down his face, moved by all the encouragement and success of his son. Mr. Sem revealed that he was proud that his son was able to achieve his dream. He personally wanted to welcome his son at the airport, but he was afraid that his illness would flare up, so he had to wait at home and in order not to be a burden to everyone, including Nong Khao Fang, even though he couldn't go, he sent his support to Nong Khao Fang through her aunt, uncle, and Nong Khao Phot. First, I would like to thank all parties who have given me encouragement and help for Nong Khao Fang, including helping me while I was sick and in the Sisaket Hospital. When my daughter arrives in Sisaket, I will hug her and tie her arm to welcome her back. I will also take her to pay homage to the sacred objects at the village grandparents' shrine to fulfill a vow. I made a vow to the grandparents' shrine that if Nong Khao Fang won a medal in weightlifting, I would bring things to fulfill the vow and organize a party to welcome Nong Khao Fang back. Source: Thai News Agency