Lisa's Effect sparks Red Lotus Sea boom

10 Sept 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

BLACKPINK's Lisa, an 'Amazing Thailand' ambassador, has dramatically increased tourist visits to Udon Thani's Red Lotus Field, dubbed the 'Lisa Effect'.
This surge has quadrupled weekend boat trips, boosting local businesses and significantly enhancing Thailand's tourism industry and international image.
The phenomenon attracts a diverse range of visitors, including a high volume of Japanese tourists, and encourages exploration of lesser-known Thai attractions.
The Red Lotus Sea offers serene 90-minute boat trips (500 baht for large, 300 baht for small boats) and is in full bloom until mid-March, inviting visitors to experience its beauty.

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.