Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore the confidence of Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday after an alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor sparked concerns about the safety of travellers.

People gathered to watch an underwater dragon dance performance at an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday (1/16). Four divers performed surrounded by fish as a part of early annual Lunar New Year celebrations to welcome in the Year of the Snake on January 29th.

A dancing underwater dragon wows tourists as Thailand gears up for the Lunar New Year:::: Bangkok, Thailand:: "I think this is very creative. I've been to many aquariums before but none of them had cultural events like this,