Amazing Thailand x LISA teaser drops ahead of full film release

Key insights from the news

  • The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) released a teaser for a tourism film featuring K-pop star Lalisa Manobal on January 9, with the full film set to launch on January 28.
  • Lisa was announced as TAT's global tourism ambassador in October, promoting Thailand's destinations through her perspective, with a focus on lesser-known sites.
  • The teaser highlights the campaign's theme of experiencing Thailand's emotional and natural beauty, aiming to present the country as more than just a travel destination.
  • The teaser's release coincides with Lisa's recent appearance at the Golden Globe Awards, where she made history as the first Thai and K-pop artist to present an award.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) released the teaser for its latest tourism advertising film featuring Thai-born K-pop star Lalisa Manobal on Friday, January 9. The full film is scheduled to launch on January 28.

TAT first announced Lisa as its global tourism ambassador in October, encouraging fans to look forward to a campaign showcasing Thailand’s most beautiful destinations through her perspective.

The announcement was accompanied by promotional images highlighting five popular destinations, along with the caption, “Amazing Thailand x LISA”.

In December last year, TAT confirmed via its official Facebook page that a teaser for the advertising film would be released in early January. The teaser was officially unveiled on Friday.

The video opens with Lisa speaking the line, “What does Thailand feel like? It feels like…”, before transitioning into the campaign’s theme song, featuring the lyric, “Feel all the feelings”.

TAT and Lisa Thai tourism
Photo via Facebook/ Amazing Thailand

The teaser quickly drew excitement from netizens, with many speculating about the filming locations. Some fans suggested that the final film may feature Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai during the Yi Peng Festival.

According to further details released by TAT, the upcoming advertising film will present Lisa as a premium tour guide, introducing audiences to lesser-known destinations across Thailand that many travellers may not have experienced before.

Lisa in Golden Globe
Photo by Jordan Strauss via AP

TAT said the campaign aims to offer a deeper and more meaningful perspective on Thailand, highlighting the country as more than just a travel destination, but a place filled with emotion and experience.

Officials explained that the “feelings” referenced in the campaign include the beauty of nature, excitement from new activities, joy from unique experiences, warm smiles, and happiness found in quality destinations throughout the country.

Lisa in golden globe
Photo via Vogue Thailand

The teaser release follows Lisa’s recent appearance at the Golden Globe Awards, where she became the first Thai and K-pop artist invited to present at the event. While she was not nominated this year, Lisa attended the ceremony following her acting debut in The White Lotus.

Lisa joined the naked dressing fashion trend at the ceremony, wearing a black gown by Jacquemus. She also appeared on stage alongside Indian actress and film producer Priyanka Chopra to present the award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

Thaiger QUIZ
Quiz on TAT's Tourism Campaign Featuring Lalisa Manobal
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  1. 1. When was the teaser for the tourism advertising film featuring Lalisa Manobal released?
  2. 2. What role was Lisa announced to have with the Tourism Authority of Thailand?
  3. 3. What will the full film featuring Lisa launch?
  4. 4. Which destination is speculated to be featured in the final film?
  5. 5. What is the theme song's lyric mentioned in the teaser?
  6. 6. What kind of destinations will Lisa introduce in the advertising film?
  7. 7. What is one of the feelings referenced in the campaign?
  8. 8. What significant event did Lisa attend recently?
  9. 9. Who did Lisa present an award with at the Golden Globe Awards?
  10. 10. What type of gown did Lisa wear at the Golden Globe Awards?

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