Celebrity comedian Teng a no show for Phuket Town

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Celebrity comedian Teng a no show for Phuket Town
Phuket Gazette


The Carniwow event will take center stage at Saphan Hin tonight, but Teng Terdteng will not. Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- Anti-government protesters have prevented another well-known celebrity from performing in Phuket, this time the nationally renowned comedian Pongsak Pongsuwan, better known by his stage name Teng Terdtheong.

Mr Teng was set to appear in the Sam Cha Carniwow event at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town tonight.

“Event organizers from Workpoint Entertainment confirmed that Mr Teng, a popular comedian and open supporter of Thaksin Shinawatra, will not be performing with the Sam Cha Carniwow team so as to not create any conflicts in Phuket,” said Pantipa Upatising, managing director of US Suzuki Phuket, one of the event sponsors.

Protest leader Suratin Lian-udom told the Phuket Gazette, “Last year, Mr Teng got on stage at red-shirt leader Nutthawut Saikua’s birthday party and called for Mr Thaksin to come home, which made a lot of people very angry.

“Mr Teng supports Mr Thaksin, so I am glad he is not showing up. It is only Mr Teng we do not want in town; the rest of the performers are fine. However, I am not interested in attending the event.”

On January 5, anti-government protesters forced the cancellation of a Phuket Red Cross concert because Sek “Seksan Sukpimai” Loso, who supported the national election and called out for people to cast their votes, was scheduled to perform (story here).

“I am sure that people in Phuket would have really liked to see Mr Teng, but it is important to remember that his absence is only meant to prevent any possible conflict,” said Ms Pantipa.

Anyone who wishes to join in the festivities should head to Saphan Hin tonight at 4pm, when the activities begin, said Ms Pantipa. The show will start at 7:30.

“Entrance into the event is free, but tickets can be purchased for games and activities. The Sam Cha Carniwow team will also take part in the activities,” Ms Pantipa added.

After Phuket, the Sam Cha Carniwow show will travel to Krabi for a performance tomorrow night and on Sunday the show will perform in Trang.

— Chutharat Plerin

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Celebrity-comedian-Teng-no-show-Phuket-Town/29171#ad-image-0


-- Phuket Gazette 2014-04-18

[sweatalot]

The Reds again

That's German SS style lof 1938

Should be publicly condemned

[Guest]

The very sad state of this divided country. The famous Thai smile is allowed by or denied by political rivals.

I guess I'll go and enjoy one somtam today as it's still available. Who knows, maybe in the future it will be announced as politically incorrect food..

[noksidam]

The Reds again

That's German SS style lof 1938

Should be publicly condemned

You are the fascist here. Own it.

Teng shows much more intelligence than all the PAD "entertainers" insulting Isaan and Northern people and than whining that they are not welcomed up there anymore. At least he tries to avoid confrontation. And he has talent, a thing that the yellow "celebrities" lack as much as their masters lack votes.

Edited April 18, 2014 by noksidam

[ggt]

Was this a news worthy item...or just an opportunity to advertise the event...?

[sweatalot]

The Reds again

That's German SS style lof 1938

Should be publicly condemned

You are the fascist here. Own it.

Teng shows much more intelligence than all the PAD "entertainers" insulting Isaan and Northern people and than whining that they are not welcomed up there anymore. At least he tries to avoid confrontation. And he has talent, a thing that the yellow "celebrities" lack as much as their masters lack votes.

It's not about Teng or the "PAD entertainers"

Misunderstood something?

[LivinginKata]

Off topic posts removed.

[BadBouy]

I have seen his act, he's like Jeff Foxworthy." Well if you've ever defended your sisters honor by climbing a water tower to paint out your sister name you might just be a red shirt"

[jacko45k]

Could be he is stuck at the airport looking for a taxi that will use the meter!

[rhythmworx]

With a name like Pongsak Pongsuwan why would you change your name to Teng Turdthong?