Russell Crowe visits Thailand sparking joy; thoughtful reflections from Thai netizens

[webfact]

 

By Natcha Patanasophon

 

Hollywood actor and aspiring rock star Russell Crowe is making waves on Thai social media as the first major celebrity to visit the country after two years of pandemic blues.

 

Crowe, who is in town to shoot The Greatest Beer Run Ever, a Vietnam War Movie, has been traveling through Thailand and posting pictures on his official Twitter Page.

 

The phrase “Welcome to Thailand” went viral on Wednesday morning as Thais eagerly welcomed the celebrity actor and his exploits. Some also used the opportunity to critique the country following some funny posts from the celebrity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/33983/russell-crowe-visits-thailand-sparking-joy-thoughtful-reflections-from-thai-netizens/

 

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[johng]

1 minute ago, webfact said:

Some also used the opportunity to critique the country following some funny posts from the celebrity.

Criticising the country ?   I imagine lawsuits are  being looked at, considered and mulled over.

[Berkshire]

I like Russell Crowe as an actor.  He was great in Gladiator, LA Confidential, Insider, Beautiful Mind....and countless other movies.

 

But man, the dude has not aged gracefully.

[Bluespunk]

49 minutes ago, webfact said:

aspiring rock star Russell Crowe

I aspire to being immortal…

[sapson]

I quote below from the above article a tweet by a thinking Thai not encouraged by the Junta,

 

VERY ABSURD!!! TO PERSUADE TOURISTS FROM SAFE ZONES OF COVID TRAVELING TO THAILAND WHILE OWN PEOPLE ARE STILL STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE BY INEFFICIENCY QUALIFIED VACCINES AND CRUCIAL MOB SUPPRESSION BY GOVERNMENT. “WELCOME TO THAILAND”!!!#ม็อบ13ตุลา #ประยุทธ์ #ประยุทธ์ออกไป HTTPS://T.CO/YEXJRZCVIV

— wadee (@wadee59561622) October 13, 2021

[Gandtee]

 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever.' With film title like that and the present holier than thou's attitude, I'll be surprised if it will be allowed to be shown in Thailand. ????

[RichardColeman]

I hear Gladiator 2 is in the works - be interesting if he comes back 100 KG heavier after being in Roman intensive care for 20 years

[PoorSucker]

No sandbox or quarantine?

[Rampant Rabbit]

2 hours ago, Berkshire said:

I like Russell Crowe as an actor.  He was great in Gladiator, LA Confidential, Insider, Beautiful Mind....and countless other movies.

 

But man, the dude has not aged gracefully.

A Good  Year  panned but  I loved it

[Dogmatix]

I can definitely feel the sparks of joy.

[zzaa09]

2 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

No sandbox or quarantine?

Doesn't apply for special people.

[alien365]

2 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

No sandbox or quarantine?

I thought one of his tweets mentioned he entered via the Phuket sandbox scheme. 

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

who is in town to shoot The Greatest Beer Run Ever,

Ironic, in a country where there is a total alcohol ban!!!!

[Pravda]

11 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

Doesn't apply for special people.

No need to comment about things you don't know about 

 

 

https://www.brighttv.co.th/news/russell-crowe

 

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Crowe, who is in town to shoot The Greatest Beer Run Ever,

That's gonna be difficult with every bar closed...

I guess he could be filmed doing a "trolley run" in a supermarket between 11am-2pm.

Or popping into a 7-11 and purchasing a carry-out to enjoy back in his hotel room.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I hear Gladiator 2 is in the works - be interesting if he comes back 100 KG heavier after being in Roman intensive care for 20 years

Sporting an acquired spaghetti basket.

[StayinThailand2much]

So, did he go through quarantine?

[Emdog]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

That's gonna be difficult with every bar closed...

I guess he could be filmed doing a "trolley run" in a supermarket between 11am-2pm.

Or popping into a 7-11 and purchasing a carry-out to enjoy back in his hotel room.

A "Beer run" is going somewhere to get beer (duh), usually not just for yourself. Not going to a bar or tavern in my west coast USA experience. Common beer run when I was student at Oregon ('68-'72) was guys driving down to N California (several hrs each way) to get cases of Coors beer. US beer was pretty much <deleted> back then. I preferred wine and pot..

Beer runs can also just going to local supermarket to load up a few cases when beer runs out at a party.

[hotchilli]

5 minutes ago, Emdog said:

Beer runs can also just going to local supermarket to load up a few cases when beer runs out at a party.

Which is what I commented on... 

and why the "duh"... 

[Paul Henry]

Did not think TAT was catering to Australians/ New Zealand. UK< CHINESE<INDIANS rate high on the list. Well I suppose grab what you can while you can!

[JeffersLos]

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

Ironic, in a country where there is a total alcohol ban!!!!

We just bought a box of beer and wine in Big C. 

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

Ironic, in a country where there is a total alcohol ban!!!!

Might be total for you, but everyone else seems to be able to purchase whatever they want. 

[Dart12]

6 hours ago, Berkshire said:

I like Russell Crowe as an actor.  He was great in Gladiator, LA Confidential, Insider, Beautiful Mind....and countless other movies.

 

But man, the dude has not aged gracefully.

depends on the film.  He blew himself up for his last movie.  EXTREMELY fat for the role of an everyday man that just snapped in Unhinged.

sure he's taking a slow weight loss regiment to do a few everyman movies.  If G2 is in works, I'm sure he'll put in the work.

 

[Dart12]

The NEXT beer run is always the greatest beer run.

Usually it involves 10 minutes before cut-off time to get from condo to a 7/11.

[Orinoco]

I thought he was great in Worzel Gummidge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.

 

[poskat]

For a country that considers itself and its culture so amazing, they sure do go gaga over anyone with the least bit of celebrity visiting here or the most trivial use of a cultural image.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Making movies, making songs, fightin' round the World. 

[The Hammer2021]

10 hours ago, johng said:

Criticising the country ?   I imagine lawsuits are  being looked at, considered and mulled over.

 

10 hours ago, johng said:

Criticising the country ?   I imagine lawsuits are  being looked at, considered and mulled over.

Critique is not Criticise

[The Hammer2021]

10 hours ago, Berkshire said:

I like Russell Crowe as an actor.  He was great in Gladiator, LA Confidential, Insider, Beautiful Mind....and countless other movies.

 

But man, the dude has not aged gracefully.

There's no portrait in the attic!

[webfact]

Actor Russell Crowe promotes ‘Phuket Sandbox’, Bangkok’s electrical wiring

 

Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP

 

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has been in Thailand to shoot a Vietnam War era movie called “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” and is now posting pictures on the streets of Bangkok after entering the Kingdom through the “Phuket Sandbox” scheme.

 

The New Zealander told of his experience during the 14-day quarantine, explaining to his followers that, if they are fully vaccinated, they can fly to Phuket to roam the islands freely and added that Thais are friendly and the food is amazing. He also encouraged others to travel to Thailand now that there is a firm date for the reopening of borders.

 

The 57-year-old star of “Gladiator” also posted pictures of himself all over Bangkok with the famous Tuk-Tuks, Chinese shrines and Kanlayanamit Temple in his selfies.

 

Planning to visit Phuket? Book your Sandbox hotel here

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/actor-russell-crowe-promotes-phuket-sandbox-bangkoks-electrical-wiring/

 

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