K-pop sensation ''Lisa'' Manobal of Blackpink, and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli are to receive 100 million baht to perform at the New Year countdown in Phuket, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the two stars have confirmed their bookings for which the ministry has set a budget of US$3 million (about 100 million baht) to hire them.
Lisa was originally set to perform in Phuket and Andrea in Bangkok. However, they both will now perform in Phuket.