Tourists flock to Red Lotus Lake, drawn by Lisa promotionListen to this articleVisitors line up before dawn to buy boat tickets for an early‑morning view of the blooming red lotus fields on the lake. (Photo: TAT Udon Thani)Visitor numbers have soared at Udon Thani’s Red Lotus Lake following the release of a promotional video and photos featuring Thai K‑pop star Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal, some queueing for tickets before 5am. Since early Saturday, streams of Thai and foreign tourists have been arriving at Ban Diam pier on Talay Bua Daeng (Red Lotus Lake) in Kumphawapi district. TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said many tourists said they were drawn to visit the Red Lotus Lake by the Amazing Thailand x Lisa campaign. About 50,000 tourists had visited the lake since the lotus blooming season began in December, and the majority were foreign travellers.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2026 10:35 UTC