Thai tourism minister admits to blunder over pop idol’s appearance at New Year event

[webfact]

 

Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn admitted today (Friday) that he had jumped the gun with his recent announcement that K-Pop rap idol Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of South Korea’s group Blackpink would be performing at the New Year countdown event in Phuket.

 

He said that he should not have told the Thai media about the superstar’s possible appearance in Thailand while a deal was yet to be concluded. Lisa’s management agency, South Korea’s YG Entertainment, issued a statement saying the popular singer will not be available for the countdown event and hopes this will not cause confusion in Thailand.

 

Phiphat said he had learned a lesson from his premature revelation to the media and, when asked whether Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will still be attending the New Year countdown at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang, the minister declined to answer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-tourism-minister-admits-to-blunder-over-pop-idols-appearance-at-new-year-event/

 

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[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, webfact said:

Phiphat said he had learned a lesson from his premature revelation to the media and, when asked whether Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will still be attending the New Year countdown at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang, the minister declined to answer.

???????????? man up and admit that Andrea was all in your dreams too!

[JonnyF]

Thainess.

 

Announce first. Think later.

[mancub]

Wonder how they'll spend those bt 200 millions  now ? Sure a worthy cause will be found but it won't be where it's needed.

[RafPinto]

Oh dear.

[RafPinto]

On to his disappointment, Elvis also cancelled last minute and Michael too.

[sapson]

Never mind  he will soon announce that the  baht 200 million cost saved will be donated among the orphanages, HIV care centers and homeless shelters for the people of Phuket as a goodwill New Years gesture.............as they can no longer see their idols!

[Artisi]

Just another day in Thai dizzy land. 

[RJRS1301]

27 minutes ago, RafPinto said:

On to his disappointment, Elvis also cancelled last minute and Michael too.

Prince (formerly known as) could make an appearance though 

[mtls2005]

Can Russell Crowe sing and dance?

 

 

[RafPinto]

They were hoping that Trillions were booking their holidays to Thailand to see that young woman but nobody booked.

Safer to cancel her appearance before it is too late.

[doctormann]

Wait a minute, a Thai admitting that they were wrong.  Is this a first!

[sammieuk1]

Not cause confusion in Thailand will now be preforming a monolog starting a 10 and ending at 1 bong bong ????

[Artisi]

12 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

Can Russell Crowe sing and dance?

 

 

Yes, but don't except more than 5 for each performance.... 

 

[Pravda]

So kinda the same like with vaccines 

[djayz]

I'm available and open to similar offers. I have the whole package: good looks, I can sing, dance and skip (all at the same time if that'll help to cheer up the down trodden). In addition to this, I'm not greedy and am willing to accept 100 mil. and split the other 100 mil. with the decision maker(s). Shall I pencil that gig in my calendar?

[Artisi]

11 minutes ago, doctormann said:

Wait a minute, a Thai admitting that they were wrong.  Is this a first!

Yes, but the wriggle statement is due out anytime now, but haven't decided as yet  who to blame. 

[4MyEgo]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Phiphat said he had learned a lesson from his premature revelation

I had to read that thrice, where are my glasses.........

[RafPinto]

They will now blame her management team.

[RafPinto]

Just now, 4MyEgo said:

I had to read that thrice, where are my glasses.........

And hidden somewhere a message that not trillions but a few hundred tourists are expected.

[poohy]

I suspect her management or marketing team had a quiet word with her

along these lines...

Work for Little P and crowd..........kiss goodbye to your youth following /fans

 

Result  Oops solly we is busy that night!

[RichardColeman]

Think they should get Madness to do the New Years Show and dedicate this song to him.

 

[RJRS1301]

57 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

Can Russell Crowe sing and dance?

 

 

Well he did have a band at one stage, however I am sure it qualified as singing.

 

[NanaSomchai]

1 hour ago, RafPinto said:

On to his disappointment, Elvis also cancelled last minute and Michael too.

What about Tupac and Biggie?

[norfolkandchance]

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

???????????? man up and admit that Andrea was all in your dreams too!

His sidekick Ed Sheehan will accompany him.

[ikke1959]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

Phiphat said he had learned a lesson

Is that true??? he will not make new fake or unchecked news anymore??

[RafPinto]

Just landed at Suvarnabuhmi.

 

That's Michael, for sure.

[trainman34014]

Is that the only 'Blunder' he is admitting to; as they happen almost daily !

[Thailand]

Premature revelation - a problem that comes with age!

[Jonathan Fairfield]

At least he admitted the mistake. That's real progress.