"She's truly Thailand's biggest personality"— Fans react as BLACKPINK's Lisa is reported to meet the Prime Minister to discuss soft power promotion

On August 5, 2024, The Nation reported that BLACKPINK's Lisa is scheduled to meet Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to discuss soft power promotion. According to a source close to the prime minister, the government intends to enhance its film promotion initiatives in Thailand.

These initiatives include raising the maximum rebate amount from 75 million baht (over $2.1 million) to 150 million baht (over $4.25 million) per title. It also intends to increase the cash rebate from 15-20 to 20-30 percent for investments totaling at least 100 million baht (around $2.83 million) in Thailand.

However, The Nation reported that the Thai rapper is rearranging her schedule and agenda to fix a date for the meeting with Thailand's Prime Minister in the following months.

For the unversed, soft power promotion in politics refers to the capacity to co-opt and entails influencing other people's choices by enhancing one's country's attractiveness and cultural appeal.

Fans swelled with pride to know that the BLACKPINK idol will be at the forefront of boosting Thailand's tourism and promotion on the global stage. One fan lauded her and wrote on X,

Others shared similar excitement and hailed her as "Thailand's princess."

"Thailand princess like literally," one fan wrote.

"She is truly a princess of thailand," another fan said.

"Lisa really queen of Thailand and her role in white lotus will be legendary opening doors for future creatives," another fan wrote.

Fans hailed her success as "iconic" and mentioned being proud of her "self-made" journey.

"Thailand's national treasure," one other fan added.

"It’s truly iconic to see her reach the pinnacle of success with her own merit. And today she’s representing Thailand on the global stage and meeting the PM to discuss on matters pertaining to the nation’s growth. This is iconic and massive respect to her growth," another fan said.

"Watching a self-made woman discuss her county’s growth with the PM is iconic to say the least. It’s a treat witnessing her claiming her kingdom. Go, Queen!" one fan commented.

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More about BLACKPINK Lisa's latest activities

Lisa launched her company, LLOUD, on February 7, 2024, after ending her seven years of solo contract with YG Entertainment. As the founder and CEO of LLOUD, she signed a partnership with the American Label, RCA Records, and released her comeback solo single, ROCKSTAR, on June 28.

After flying solo, she was reported to have joined the lead cast lineup of the HBO original series, The White Lotus season 3, playing the role of a famous Thailand influencer. The series was filmed around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, Thailand, in February 2024.

Additionally, she filmed the ROCKSTAR music video in Bangkok's Chinatown, Yaowarat Street. South China Morning Post reported that the BLACKPINK idol paid 20,000 baht (US$540) each to every shop owner and street vendor to close their shops at the film her music video for three days.

Additionally, she also reportedly paid 1,000 baht to passersby to not cause any disturbance during the filming. South China Morning Post reported that the amount paid to each shop owner was equivalent to a month's salary in Thailand.

This brought added attention to Thailand and Lisa was praised by the government for boosting the country's tourism, bringing more attention to its places, as well as for helping shopkeepers and vendors earn decent money.

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In other news, Lisa will release her debut solo album by the end of 2024. She recently teased her upcoming single on August 3, BRAND NEW DÍA, with Rosalia.