Tourists flock to Thale Bua Daeng, drawn by Lisa promotionListen to this articleVisitors line up before dawn to buy boat tickets for an early‑morning view of the blooming water lilies on Thale Bua Daeng. (Photo: TAT Udon Thani)Visitor numbers have soared at Udon Thani’s Thale Bua Daeng (The Sea of Pink Water Lilies) 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 Thale Bua Daeng in Kumphawapi district. TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said many tourists said they were drawn to visit Thale Bua Daeng by the Amazing Thailand x Lisa campaign. About 50,000 tourists had visited Thale Bua Daeng since the blooming season began in December, and the majority were foreign travellers.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2026 13:59 UTC