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Thai cabinet to consider 100 million baht for New Year appearances of Lisa, Andrea Bocelli

21 Sept 03:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry will request over 100 million baht from the cabinet to secure K-Pop star Lisa and opera singer Andrea Bocelli for New Year countdown appearances, aiming to revitalize the tourism sector.
The proposed project, with an estimated total cost of 200 million baht, faces public criticism regarding the significant investment amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

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.