Country can be proud of Thongchai
In just four days and some 25 hours of global television, Thongchai Jaidee has garnered more positive publicity for Thailand than all the Cabinet ministers, Tourism Authority, prime minister and her deputies combined have ever done.
Golfing opponents, fans and the TV cameras love his unassuming, smiling, no-nonsense, “let’s get the job done” way of playing.
Win or lose, the Tourism Authority, among other agencies, should recognise this pro-Thailand publicity with an award and an invitation to him to join hands with those concerned with Thailand and not just profits.
Thongchai, to the benefit of Thailand, will be seen more regularly now, and, incidentally, will take home what is probably the largest cheque for any Thai athlete ever.
Kudos to you, Thongchai.
Don Aleman
Bangkok
