Steven Seagal to make PR films for Thailand

[Hans Mann]

BANGKOK — Like in many ‘80s action films, it’s the story of a bygone master who’s laid down his weapons in seek of peaceful pursuits.

Except this time, it seems Steven Seagal won’t be forced into the reluctant hero role to battle injustice when he returns to film something in Thailand.

Seagal, 64, paid visit to the junta-appointed reform council in Bangkok today to express his desire to make not just one, but two, movies about Thailand and its culture, according to the body’s deputy chairman, Alongkorn Pollabutr....

'80s Action Star to Make Films Promoting Thailand

[BaitongBoy]

Well, I ain't a fan, but maybe he'll stop by his buddy's tailor shop on Sukhumvit...What's with these guys and their bloated faces?...

[kmart]

Wonder if he'll be punching a lot of 'bad guys' in the nuts for these films.?

[thaimeme]

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[Hans Mann]

Or, is he just gonna play the role of a pensioner?

[Munted]

.What's with these guys and their bloated faces?...

Too much indulgent living but though well past his prime his moves might put you in hospital if he had the mind to.

[rickschoppers]

I am not a fan either and would rather see someone like Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist, representing Thailand.

[pseudolus]

Used to see him in the Billion club, coked out of his head, being ignored by the young local girls who in his mind should have been all over him. A great ambassador for Thailand

[cyrille]

Wasn't there some kerfuffle about him groping an assistant when in bkk a while back? All quickly forgotten and he's an ambassador for the country now.

Guess the female concerned was unconnected and therefore worthless.

TIT

[Munted]

I am not a fan either and would rather see someone like Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist, representing Thailand.

No chance. If Gere is any sort of practising Buddhist he will not have anything to do with promoting mainstream Thai Buddhism which is a total wrought.

[taxexile]

segal is also a buddhist of sorts.

Has Steven Seagal proved you can be a Buddhist and a mascot for the arms trade?
Has Steven Seagal proved you can be a Buddhist and a mascot for the arms trade? | Life and style | The Guardian

Yet with so much emphasis on Seagal’s martial value to Putin and his satellites these days, is it not time we heard the counterweight from his friends at the top of Buddhism? Never forget that Seagal was formally recognised as a tulku – a reincarnated lama – by the oldest sect of Tibetan Buddhism. “All beings have within them the potential for becoming Buddhas,” declared an eminent Buddhist leader. “With Steven Seagal, I perceived this potential to be particularly strong.” He went on to rule: “It is possible to be both a popular movie star and a tulku.”

No doubt. But is it possible to be the face of a Russian arms firm and a tulku? We must look forward to the Dalai Lama providing clarification on this at his very earliest convenience.

[Hans Mann]

It's possible there was a massive misunderstanding and he's just a reincarnated llama, yes.

[thaimeme]

I am not a fan either and would rather see someone like Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist, representing Thailand.

Seeing himself as a good Buddhist, Mr. Seagal went out of his way to make a career of blatant violent-themed films [most with a twisted moral/political cause for defence] while whoring himself out to a backstabbing film industry accumulating untold wealth, self-promotion, etc......more akin to his Christian/American roots than not.

The pimples on my arse are more likely to adhere to Buddhists tenets than this typical commercial phony.

[rickschoppers]

I am not a fan either and would rather see someone like Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist, representing Thailand.

No chance. If Gere is any sort of practising Buddhist he will not have anything to do with promoting mainstream Thai Buddhism which is a total wrought.

I think he would rather represent the Tibetan people.

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[Chris L]

If he could brush up a little on his acting ability maybe he could get a role in one of the Thai soapies!

[crepitas]

555 ...If there was an Oscar for the most pathetic actor this man would take the award every year...bet he is an embarrassment to real actors..probably buys his parts as he is one of the "chosen"? Has so few lines in movies ..one wonders if he can remember them or is prompted..."Cock Puncher"..Onion Movie..not a word!..LOL

[DJ Pat]

Seagal shot this movie in Thailand a few years back, 2003... very appropriate title

He took out five Thai cops wielding batons



He sang the soundtrack, surprisingly good, the same year he did a gig with Sek Loso

[Munted]

Give the man some due, he has to earn a living doing whatever he can ... but if he really is a mean ass kicker high-end security would be a really lucrative endeavour...

[DJ Pat]

He got called out by some asshole who shouted ''you're an aikido fake'' at him a couple of years ago at a crowded red carpet thing.

He 'sparred' (not full on) with him and looked very competent indeed, making a fool of the twat

[Chris L]

He got called out by some asshole who shouted ''you're an aikido fake'' at him a couple of years ago at a crowded red carpet thing.

He 'sparred' (not full on) with him and looked very competent indeed, making a fool of the twat

... well I never!