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BLACKPINK's Lisa Sparks 50,000 Visitors to Red Lotus Sea

1/27/2026

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The Lisa effect, prompted by BLACKPINK's Lalisa Manoban, has boosted tourism to Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani.
About 50,000 visitors have flocked there, with foreign tourists over half.
Many visitors learned about the site via the promotional campaign.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool emphasized the need for effective management.
The main lotus area will bloom until mid-February, with a section expected to bloom from mid-February to mid-March.

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Story summary

The Lisa effect, prompted by BLACKPINK's Lalisa Manoban, has boosted tourism to Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani.
About 50,000 visitors have flocked there, with foreign tourists over half.
Many visitors learned about the site via the promotional campaign.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool emphasized the need for effective management.
The main lotus area will bloom until mid-February, with a section expected to bloom from mid-February to mid-March.