Sting raises money for tsunami victims

BANGKOK, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Sting has become the first international star to perform in Thailand since the tsunami disaster.

The concert, in the capital Bangkok, raised $50,000 for victims of the disaster, including a $20,000 donation from Sting himself. He also has shows scheduled in Malaysia, India and Australia.

Singer Ricky Martin has also visited Thailand, meeting survivors and touring affected beaches in Phuket and Patong.