PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin is moving to draw A-list performers to Thailand to boost tourism amid the upcoming shows by Taylor Swift in Singapore with the island republic being her only stop in Southeast Asia during The Eras Tour, Matichon newspaper said today (Feb. 16).
Speaking at iBusiness Forum 2024 entitled “Reshaping Thailand for a Sustainable Future”, Srettha said many people are probably wondering why Taylor Swift didn’t come to Thailand and some Swifties might fly to Singapore to catch her concert taking place during March 2, 3, 4 & 7, 8, 9 at the at the National Stadium there.
The big question is why A-list performers like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé did not come here and while Coldplay did do so it was only for two days.
The answer would probably shock people, he said, and this is because the Singapore government is subsidising the shows at US$2 to 3 million per show, or approximately 500 million baht.
“The performer would be able to draw sponsors and tourists to Thailand. Even at 500 million baht for the shows, the hotel industry and grilled pork vendors on the roadside (would benefit),” he said.
Srettha added that he likewise wants to do this with the target being the end of this year because these shows have to be planned in advance and wants the submission of A-list performers to consider.
It would be prestigious to hold these shows here and they would turn Thailand into a global destination, he mentioned.
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Top and Front Page; Taylor Swift, left, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, right. Photo: Matichon
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