Lisa's Red Lotus Sea Campaign inspires photo craze

10 Sept 17:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) promotional campaign, featuring BLACKPINK's Lisa at the Red Lotus Sea, has ignited a widespread photo-sharing trend among the public.
Despite initial criticism, the campaign inspired people, including the TAT Governor, to visit the Udon Thani site or edit themselves into Lisa's campaign image, often 'following the trail of Lisa'.
The campaign, part of TAT's 'Feel All the Feelings' promotion, faced backlash for its 'poor presentation' and the controversial decision to use AI instead of real photos of Lisa at the actual location.
In response to the AI criticism, many Thai citizens have actively replaced the AI-generated image of Lisa with real photos of her at the site, further engaging with the campaign's theme.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.