Thai PM offers gift basket to thank Hollywood star Russell Crowe for promoting “Phuket Sandbox” and tourist attractions in Thailand

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By Nop Meechukhun

 

Bangkok – Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome, on behalf of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, met and gave a gift basket to Hollywood star Russell Crowe to thank the actor for publicizing “Phuket Sandbox” and tourist attractions during his trip in Thailand on social media.

 

Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told the Associated Press today, October 24th, that General Prayut Chan-O’Cha had ordered the Culture Minister, who is also a brother of current Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome and a former Pattaya mayor, to meet the Australian famous actor along with Allan Mckinnon, Ambassador of Australia to Thailand.

 

The spokesperson stated that Crowe thanked the Prime Minister for the souvenir and mentioned that he really admired Thailand, especially Thai people’s characteristics and kindness which comforted him throughout his travel.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/10/24/thai-pm-offers-gift-basket-to-thank-hollywood-star-russell-crowe-for-promoting-phuket-sandbox-and-tourist-attractions-in-thailand/

 

 

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[RichardColeman]

Looks like Crowes turning into Danny Devito !

[steven100]

Thai PM offers gift basket to thank Hollywood star Russell Crowe  .....

 

geeeze Khun Prayut,  you've lost alot of weight and your looking much younger now   !!

[ezzra]

Gee.. Gift basket? should at least offer him a Thai citizenship...

[Orinoco]

  On 10/24/2021 at 10:47 PM, ezzra said:

Gee.. Gift basket? should at least offer him a Thai citizenship...

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They had to give him something of value. !!!!!!!! LOL

[fusion58]

That’s nice, but what do all the ordinary schmoes who spend their hard-earned dough in the sandbox get? A poke in the eye with a sharp stick?

 

BTW, I wonder if ol’ Russell had to apply for a COE and do time in an ASQ hotel?

[fusion58]

  On 10/24/2021 at 10:59 PM, Orinoco said:

They had to give him something of value. !!!!!!!! LOL

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They could have at least thrown in a 500 baht coupon for Amazon Coffee or something.

[jaiyen]

Another pathetic example of the overwhelming generosity of the Thai government when foreigners bring a lot of money into the country ! A crappy little basket of Thai goods. Bet they still want them all to pay tax !

[nkg]

  On 10/24/2021 at 11:00 PM, fusion58 said:

That’s nice, but what do all the ordinary schmoes who spend their hard-earned dough in the sandbox get? A poke in the eye with a sharp stick?

 

BTW, I wonder if ol’ Russell had to apply for a COE and do time in an ASQ hotel?

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Yes, he did 14 days in the Phuket Sandbox. I imagine somebody else filled in the visa paperwork for the cast and crew.

 

 

 

[sirineou]

No one in the picture is pointing at the gift basket. How are we supposed to know where it is? 

[nkg]

  On 10/24/2021 at 11:07 PM, jaiyen said:

Another pathetic example of the overwhelming generosity of the Thai government when foreigners bring a lot of money into the country ! A crappy little basket of Thai goods. Bet they still want them all to pay tax !

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What did you have in mind? A supercar? An elephant? Some gold bars?

[Geoffggi]

It sounds more like the Thai government grasping at straws and there is no real good news regarding Phuket & it's kitty-box

[ChrisY1]

I can just see Crowe gulping down little bottles of Chicken Essence.....

[ezzra]

But down under we have a saying that any gift is better than a kick in Ass...

[klauskunkel]

  On 10/24/2021 at 8:19 PM, webfact said:

Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome gave a gift basket

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Virgil said it first: Timeo Mafia et dona ferentes

[jacko45k]

  On 10/24/2021 at 11:22 PM, nkg said:

 

What did you have in mind? A supercar? An elephant? Some gold bars?

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There is a garage full of supercars going begging in Thailand somewhere for sure.

[hotchilli]

  On 10/24/2021 at 8:50 PM, Sticky Rice Balls said:

What ?! No Vegemite?!!

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Just the chicken drink?

[roo860]

  On 10/24/2021 at 10:47 PM, ezzra said:

Gee.. Gift basket? should at least offer him a Thai citizenship...

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Nah, stick with a basket of fruit.

[steven100]

  On 10/25/2021 at 12:04 AM, ChrisY1 said:

I can just see Crowe gulping down little bottles of Chicken Essence.....

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I can just see that basket and all in it going into the trash can ....   

[brianthainess]

How Pathetic. 

[Card]

  On 10/24/2021 at 8:46 PM, RichardColeman said:

Looks like Crowes turning into Danny Devito !

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Except you could understand what Danny De Vito says.

[BTB1977]

What choice does he have. He up set the electric company a few weeks ago by saying something about all the wiring in the air. So I'm sure his managers warned him he may end up in jail if you criticizes anything here in thailand.  Like a hotel,restaurant,  government, business or company.  

[fusion58]

  On 10/25/2021 at 12:44 AM, jacko45k said:

There is a garage full of supercars going begging in Thailand somewhere for sure.

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I understand Joe Ferrari has a few he can spare. ????

[Misterwhisper]

Upcoming news: "Russell Crowe arrested for illegally importing Thai fruit and krathom leaves into Australia"

[Mr Meeseeks]

  On 10/24/2021 at 8:19 PM, webfact said:

the Culture Minister, who is also a brother of current Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome and a former Pattaya mayor

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Who is also the son of the former 'Godfather of Chonburi', Kamnan Poh aka Somchai Khunpluem (Kunplome).

 

Funny that they never mention this... 

[Sydebolle]

  On 10/24/2021 at 8:46 PM, RichardColeman said:

Looks like Crowes turning into Danny Devito !

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Dont insult the image of Danny Devite! 

Yet, I adore Crowes slippers on an official function as well as Khun Lek, former mayor of Pattaya, who clearly is lost for words again - once a small boy, still a small boy! 

[4MyEgo]

Good onya Russell, removes mask for photos, now I am waiting for a certain person to come out and call him a dirty farang, if he would dare.

 

[4MyEgo]

  On 10/25/2021 at 12:04 AM, ChrisY1 said:

I can just see Crowe gulping down little bottles of Chicken Essence.....

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Then taking off to the dunny for hours on end, crikey.

[Neeranam]

Never really understood Australians wanting to come here for the beaches. 

[Cake Monster]

Its good that a Mask is covering Ittiphol,s cheesy smile.