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Bangkok Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Digilink preps tech treat for tourists
While Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dipped greatly due to safety concerns, Digilink Thailand, a digital marketing firm, is urging the government to quickly rebuild trust by ensuring safe travel experiences, fair pricing, and improved tourist facilities. Phanavika Limpabandhu, chief executive of Digilink Thailand, said Chinese tourists are still taking trips abroad, with Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam being the most appealing destinations. Thailand is losing its status as a top destination, she said. Some Chinese nationals are concerned about safety in Thailand, partly due to the abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing to Myanmar in January this year, which caused anxiety among potential visitors. Moreover, comments on social media platforms suggest some Thais do not welcome Chinese tourists, which could discourage them from travelling here, said Ms Phanavika. She said cases of overcharging by taxis and restaurants had negatively impacted the travel experience for Chinese tourists. From Jan 1 to June 22, Thailand recorded 16 million foreign tourist arrivals, a 4.2% year-on-year drop, according to the Economics Tourism and Sports Division of the Tourism and Sports Ministry. The data showed Malaysia has overtaken China as the leading source of foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand. Winning back these tourists would be challenging, said Ms Phanavika. However, she believes Thailand still has great potential in the tourism sector, but urgent action is required to attract high-spending and free-independent travellers from China. Thailand offers several advantages, including its proximity to China and a rich gastronomy, which continue to attract Chinese tourists seeking to experience authentic Thai cuisine. To regain tourism momentum, she urged the tourism sector to prioritise safety and improve the overall visitor experience. This includes addressing issues such as taxi overcharging and enhancing the basic infrastructure at tourist sites. Priorities that need to be tackled include ensuring there are sufficient public restrooms, accessible travel information, and cleanliness at tourist destinations, said Ms Phanavika. Digilink Thailand is launching "Wéi! TaiGuo", a WeChat mini programme, to enhance the experience of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand. The platform offers service bookings, on-site mobile payments, and e-commerce options. Digilink aims to support Thai small and medium-sized enterprises by connecting them with Chinese consumers. The platform will be launched to Chinese users within July. The company has also partnered with Meituan-Dianping to introduce the "Must-Eat List" in Thailand. The annual ranking features 500 restaurants across 23 cities, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Hat Yai. Digilink plans to unveil "Tai Hao Le Chi Ba", a new logo meant to "guarantee" tastiness, curated by Thai food experts based on taste and quality.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
China's no. 1 char siew rice & O.G. viral HK teddy bear iced tea arrive in SG
Have you ever wondered who invented the iconic teddy bear iced tea that's stolen the hearts of so many ever since its debut in 2019? It's Keming Bing Sat, an award-winning eatery with 140 outlets in Hong Kong and China, which will open its first Singapore outpost on 22 May at Plaza Singapura! 'Yesterday's Hong Kong, Today's Shenzhen' is how Keming Bing Sat describes its concept. Taking inspiration from traditional Hong Kong (tea restaurants) and combining them with creative new ideas to appeal to today's youth, it has been met with tremendous support from customers all over China and Hong Kong. The chain has racked up a commendable collection of achievements, including Dianping's Must-Eat List 2022 and TikTok's Favourite Restaurant 2021. The most memorable and contributing much to the brand's name is their award for the No. 1 Best Selling Rice in China from 2024 to 2025; they sold over 3.3 billion portions of the dish in a single year. Keming Bing Sat's famous signature Rice (S$10.90) didn't earn the title for nothing. It's the creation of a Hong Kong chef who has mastered the techniques of making the best roast meat over 40 years. The juicy and perfectly charred char siew is served on a bed of Wuchang rice and paired with 2 fried eggs and a secret sauce made of over 23 ingredients. The oh-so-aesthetic Ice Bear Drink Series is a must-get to pair with your Keming Bing Sat mains (and also for the cutest Instagram photos). These beverages, which include the Signature Iced Lemon Tea (S$4.90), come topped with an adorable ice bear. Options for soda lovers include the Pink Bear Soda (S$5.90) and Dreamy Blue Bear Soda (S$5.90), though I myself prefer the Little Bear Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea (S$4.90) as it's perfectly gao! If char siew isn't your fancy, Keming Bing Sat's Thai Style Curry Beef Brisket Rice (S$13.90) or noodle dishes like Stephen Chow's Favourite Noodles (S$10.90) might be. A classic Hong Kong comfort food, the instant noodles are topped with brisket, a chicken wing and luncheon meat, and radiate the warmth of home. Don't miss the Western-style dishes like the Thick-cut Sirloin Steak (S$19.90), either. Tomatoey pasta paired with salad and a tender grilled sirloin steak with old-school black pepper sauce— what's not to love? End your meal at Keming Bing Sat with its desserts, which are just as picture-worthy as the drinks and mains. The Happiness Lava Egg Waffles cost S$3.80 for 2 pieces or S$6.90 for 4. They're fluffy, egg-shaped waffles with tiny faces encasing melty cream cheese for a combination of sweet and savoury, The Lava Ovaltine Toast (S$7.90) is sweet, chocolatey and creamy – the restaurant's best dessert in my opinion! It consists of crispy French toast soaked in condensed milk and flowy cream for a rich, milky flavour and scattered with Oreo crumbs for a light cocoa crunch. Are you ready for an incredible Hong Kong culinary experience with good food and beautiful photo ops? Get ready to visit Keming Bing Sat when it opens to the public on 22 May! Hong Kong dim sum at kopitiam by ex-4-star hotel chef with 30 years experience The post China's no. 1 char siew rice & O.G. viral HK teddy bear iced tea arrive in SG appeared first on
