Woods to get Thai citizenship

Woods to get Thai citizenship

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.