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฿200 m fee for appearances of world-class artists Lisa, Bocelli at New Year for worth spending - ATTA

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) Secretary-General justifies the ฿200 million fee for Lisa and Andrea Bocelli's New Year appearances, projecting a potential ฿75 billion in foreign exchange from tourism.
The total event expenses, estimated at ฿400-500 million, will be partially covered by the state budget for artist fees, with private sector support for the remaining costs.
A party-list MP expressed disagreement with using taxpayer money for tourism, advocating for widespread vaccination and accessible COVID-19 tests as better ways to build international confidence.
Bangkok's New Year countdown remains unconfirmed, as the Governor awaits consultation with the Ministry of Public Health regarding event feasibility.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.