Thai Olympian eyes China benefits in Instagram post, highlights lack of air conditioning
- Table tennis star Orawan Paranang strikes chord with social media users in China, who invite her to visit
Battling scorching Paris heat, Thailand’s Orawan Paranang is eyeing more than Olympic glory – she also wants China’s portable air conditioners and mouth-watering “Green Beans Braised Noodles”.
The 26-year-old table tennis star, competing in her second-straight Games, shared a series of Instagram stories expressing playful jealousy towards the Chinese delegation, who arrived in Paris well equipped to tackle the sweltering heat and combat the unorthodox food offerings.
“It’s so hot for five people sitting together. If the whole car is full, someone might faint before reaching their destination,” Paranang said.
“I want to go to the Chinese team to use the air conditioning and eat braised bean curd noodles.”
Paranang’s lighthearted remarks struck a chord with her followers, including Chinese social media users who offered not just green beans and braised noodles, but also a warm dose of camaraderie and humour.
“If you want to eat green beans and braised noodles, please come to Shandong!” one user wrote.
