Woods to get Thai citizenship

Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: AFP

BANGKOK (AFP): American golfing sensation Tiger Woods, whose
mother is Thai, is to be awarded Thai citizenship following a
recommendation by the foreign minister, the Bangkok Post reported
yesterday.

Woods, who is to play in his first Asian tournament in Bangkok
next week, an appearance for which he is reportedly receiving
US$500,000, will also be rewarded with Thai citizenship and a
royal decoration, the newspaper said.

Foreign Minister Prachuab Chaiyasarn asked fellow cabinet
members to offer citizenship to the American golfer, who holds a
record for winning the fastest $1 million in prize money since
his professional debut last year.

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