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Thailand's Tourism Authority Denies AI Claims on Lisa Image

1/23/2026

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) denies claims that a viral image of Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal used in the “Amazing Thailand” campaign was generated by artificial intelligence.
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the image of Lisa Manobal against Udon Thani's Red Lotus Sea is a real photograph that received graphic enhancement, not AI.
Public reaction was mixed, reflecting concerns among younger Thais about AI's impact on creativity.

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) denies claims that a viral image of Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal used in the “Amazing Thailand” campaign was generated by artificial intelligence.
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the image of Lisa Manobal against Udon Thani's Red Lotus Sea is a real photograph that received graphic enhancement, not AI.
Public reaction was mixed, reflecting concerns among younger Thais about AI's impact on creativity.