POP MART’s beloved character DIMOO is more than just a pop culture icon — he’s now the “Special Friend of China-Thailand’s Golden Jubilee”!
On June 30, 2025, the POP MART character was officially awarded the title during a ceremony hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy.
The reception was attended by Mr. Piyapak Sricharoen, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, Ms. Chang Yumeng, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms. Chen Xiaoyun, Vice President of POP MART International Group.
This honor marks POP MART’s creative homage to China and Thailand’s 50 years of friendship and diplomatic relations, and it came with a surprise: a limited-edition DIMOO figurine designed with a Thai baby elephant on its head, traditional attire, and a lotus flame, representing Chinese wisdom and the friendship between the two nations.
During the ceremony, DIMOO, dressed in Thai costume, performed a dance featuring both Chinese and Thai cultural elements. Artist Ayan Deng also made a special appearance at the session, where many fans brought their collected DIMOO figurines to be autographed.
Adding to the appeal, POP MART also teamed up with China Eastern Airlines to launch a special edition aircraft designed with DIMOO’s China-Thailand 50th anniversary design. The plane made its first flight on July 4, connecting multiple cities in China with Bangkok.
This collaboration marks a fresh new take on cultural diplomacy — using art toys and pop culture icons to connect people across cultures. In this celebration of 50 years of China-Thailand friendship, DIMOO serves not only as a jubilee figure, but also as a visual and emotional symbol of friendship.
Moving forward, POP MART will continue to build an expressive, upward-reaching brand that fosters meaningful cultural connections and shares the joy of art toy culture with the world.
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