A government spokesman said on Tuesday ( Mar. 5 ) that the prime minister’s remarks should not be interpreted as criticism or an expression of jealousy toward Singapore after Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed last month that Singapore had brokenred an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift.
Thai Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Chai Watcharong said Mr. Srettha had raised the subject of “admire and enhance Singapore” in a speech on Tuesday.
It’s really ambitious to give Taylor Swift bonuses. Taylor Swift was persuaded to perform entirely in Singapore, which was successful, according to Mr. Chai in Thai.
The remarks made by Mr. Srettha on February 15 at a company convention in Bangkok were the first to suggest that financial opportunities had been provided to ensure Swift’s success elsewhere in Southeast Asia. He claimed at the time that AEG, the musical administrator, had informed him that the Singapore authorities had offered US$ 2 million to US$ 3 million per present in exchange for luxury, which CNA believes is closer to the total amount spent for all six displays, not just for each.
Later, a lawmaker in the Philippines expressed unhappiness about Singapore’s agreement and reportedly said,” This is n’t what good neighbors do,” which led to media reports that focused on the alleged unhappiness over Singapore’s actions.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong before on Tuesday stated to reporters in Melbourne that he did not believe for a deal would be “unfriendly” to neighboring and neighboring nations.
When asked if the agreement had undermined the spirit of cooperation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN), Mr. Lee responded,” Our agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform, and to make Singapore her only stop in Southeast Asia.”
It has turned out to be a very fruitful structure.