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

[BangkokReady]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Phiphat said he had learned a lesson from his premature revelation to the media

The first and last time, I'm sure.  ????

[Bluespunk]

6 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Can Russell Crowe sing and dance?

 

 

No

[Jen65]

7 hours ago, RafPinto said:

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

no, you can still see Elvis on Jomtien Beach Road !  

[CharlieH]

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[Benmart]

He is not alone with a case of chronic, premature vocabulation.  Just another creature trying to stay relevant in an ocean of mediocrity.

[ukrules]

He's going to look even more foolish if Bocelli isn't available as well

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, ukrules said:

He's going to look even more foolish if Bocelli isn't available as well

He cancelled all shows for 2021 due to covid and will not be making any concerts till 2022, official from his facebook post.

 

Dear concert guests!

Due to the ongoing health situation around Covid-19, the following Andrea Bocelli concerts scheduled for 2021 will be postponed to 2022, as the safety and health of our guests is our top priority.

Klagenfurt rescheduled from 11.09.2021 to 04.06.2022

Zurich rescheduled from 24.09.2021 to 09.09.2022

Vienna rescheduled from 06.11.2021 to 03.09.2022

https://www.facebook.com/andreabocelli/posts/4484554021557786/

[Knocker33]

10 hours ago, mancub said:

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.

Don't worry that's already in someone's pocket

[Knocker33]

They still think everyone want to rush back to Thailand. Including international stars. Not going to happen. Too many other places to choose where you can at least go to a bar. 

[mbenson]

Some folks, myself included, feel that making this announcment without a shred of knowledge of her schedule was an attempt to coerce her to come to Thaliand. ทำตามใจตัวเอง It put her in a horrible position, requiring her to say "no" to her country when it is attempting to restart. Another concern is making the government henchemen lose face. Maybe a good idea to avoid that. Lot's of pressure on her. In addition, it was possible that Thai fans and Thai Nationalists would just straitght hate  for not coming.

 

One thing is sure, she is not coming to Thailand to see her family for New Year's.

 

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, mbenson said:

Some folks, myself included, feel that making this announcment without a shred of knowledge of her schedule was an attempt to coerce her to come to Thaliand. ทำตามใจตัวเอง It put her in a horrible position, requiring her to say "no" to her country when it is attempting to restart. Another concern is making the government henchemen lose face. Maybe a good idea to avoid that. Lot's of pressure on her. In addition, it was possible that Thai fans and Thai Nationalists would just straitght hate  for not coming.

 

One thing is sure, she is not coming to Thailand to see her family for New Year's.

 

Maybe she doesn't give a <deleted> about the country.

[webfact]

Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Questions have been raised about the government’s communication of news relating to its effort to invite globally renowned artists to perform in Thailand for New Year’s countdown events, after the Korean managing agency of pop celebrity Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban issued a statement saying the artist will not be able to participate.

 

South Korea’s YG Entertainment issued a statement yesterday (28 Oct) denying that Lisa had confirmed her participation in a countdown event in Thailand. The company said it was “grateful and honored for such a proposal to appear, but unfortunately, Lisa will not be able to attend the event.”

 

Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the miscommunication was due to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports having communicated the matter without having examined the relevant details.

 

He said he would currently withhold from speaking about whether renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli would be able to hold a countdown performance in Thailand, adding that a lesson has been learned to not speak about something that is not yet final. The minister said he would be more careful when giving out information in the future.

 

Speaking about the relaxation of COVID-19 measures to accommodate the November 1 ‘reopening’ of Thailand to international tourists, Mr. Phiphat said all areas in the 17 ‘Blue Zone’ provinces that will open up to tourists have completed preparations. He said only Krabi, Phang-nga, and Bangkok will be opened in their entirety, while the remaining Blue Zone provinces will be partially opened.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his belief that the miscommunication would not affect people’s confidence in Thailand, and efforts to ‘reopen’ the country will continue nonetheless.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-10-30

 

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[scorecard]

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

Tourism minister acknowledges error in communicating Lisa’s New Year’s performance

By Namo Vananupong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Questions have been raised about the government’s communication of news relating to its effort to invite globally renowned artists to perform in Thailand for New Year’s countdown events, after the Korean managing agency of pop celebrity Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban issued a statement saying the artist will not be able to participate.

 

South Korea’s YG Entertainment issued a statement yesterday (28 Oct) denying that Lisa had confirmed her participation in a countdown event in Thailand. The company said it was “grateful and honored for such a proposal to appear, but unfortunately, Lisa will not be able to attend the event.”

 

Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the miscommunication was due to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports having communicated the matter without having examined the relevant details.

 

He said he would currently withhold from speaking about whether renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli would be able to hold a countdown performance in Thailand, adding that a lesson has been learned to not speak about something that is not yet final. The minister said he would be more careful when giving out information in the future.

 

Speaking about the relaxation of COVID-19 measures to accommodate the November 1 ‘reopening’ of Thailand to international tourists, Mr. Phiphat said all areas in the 17 ‘Blue Zone’ provinces that will open up to tourists have completed preparations. He said only Krabi, Phang-nga, and Bangkok will be opened in their entirety, while the remaining Blue Zone provinces will be partially opened.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his belief that the miscommunication would not affect people’s confidence in Thailand, and efforts to ‘reopen’ the country will continue nonetheless.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-10-30

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Or did she feel very uncomfortable about accepting such a large amount of Baht when (as she would know) a massive % of the Thai population are worried daily about survival and feeding their kids?

 

Therefore 'sorry, not available'.  

[Chelseafan]

15 hours ago, mancub said:

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.

Here's a thought....Vaccines !!
 

[Damrongsak]

15 hours ago, RafPinto said:

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

Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and a few others aren't busy at the moment. 

[RJRS1301]

6 hours ago, ukrules said:

He's going to look even more foolish if Bocelli isn't available as well

He won't be able to see where he is.

[hotchilli]

16 hours 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.

He's been making "premature revelations" for the last 2 years... he's learnt nothing!!!

[Andycoops]

Another classic from the blundering billionaire, not fit for purpose and never has been.

[Geoffggi]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

He said he would currently withhold from speaking about whether renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli would be able to hold a countdown performance in Thailand, adding that a lesson has been learned to not speak about something that is not yet final. The minister said he would be more careful when giving out information in the future.

Could he also pass on this information to the rest of the government spokespeople so as not to further confuse the population .........................LOL

[Paul Henry]

"Will not affect peoples confidence in Thailand." Of course it won't you have to have confidence before it can be affected.

[jollyhangmon]

2 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

He won't be able to see where he is.

... dang, now you revealed Pipats cunning plan and the reason why he came up with this bloke in the first place!

Tell him he's singing in Vienna but ship him to BKK ... just keep the aircon going, 555 ...

 

[thailand49]

Very common with this guy and the rest of them!????????

[RJRS1301]

28 minutes ago, jollyhangmon said:

... dang, now you revealed Pipats cunning plan and the reason why he came up with this bloke in the first place!

Tell him he's singing in Vienna but ship him to BKK ... just keep the aircon going, 555 ...

 

The smell might give it away, Vienna smells fresh and of pastry, not sewerage, somtum and dead fish

[brianthainess]

18 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Prince (formerly known as) could make an appearance though 

I think he is fully booked up in Germany though.  

[smedly]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He said he would currently withhold from speaking about whether renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli would be able to hold a countdown performance in Thailand, adding that a lesson has been learned to not speak about something that is not yet final. The minister said he would be more careful when giving out information in the future.

can anyone on here quote one thing from TAT that is/was accurate ?

 

 

 

 

Edited October 30, 2021 by smedly

[brianthainess]

Oh no said thousands, I've booked the flight and hotel package just to see her, all non-refundable can i sue for issuing fake news  ?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the miscommunication was due to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports having communicated the matter without having examined the relevant details.

 

He said he would currently withhold from speaking about whether renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli would be able to hold a countdown performance in Thailand, adding that a lesson has been learned to not speak about something that is not yet final. The minister said he would be more careful when giving out information in the future

At last it seems he's been told to shut-up with the false promises.

I was beginning to think he only opened his mouth to change feet.

[brianthainess]

Were is Job to Do or any other good thai band like Rap against Dictatorship, why not get Thai popular bands instead of importing musicians. mind you they are probably already booked too. 

[mikebell]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

he had jumped the gun

Now he should swallow/eat it.

[RafPinto]

46 minutes ago, smedly said:

can anyone on here quote one thing from TAT that is/was accurate ?

 

 

 

 

Yes

The 200 Million.

Unfortunately, those funds now need to be transferred to high ranking officers.