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Press release 10th July 2012
Bangkok, 10 July 2012
Today Timeal.com announced that it acquired 100 percent of Restaurants of Bangkok Co., Ltd., the owners of Restaurantsofbangkok.com (R|O|B), one of Bangkok’s most popular restaurant websites.
Timeal.com is an initiative run by a group of entrepreneurs with the sole mission of connecting local restaurants to the global dining community by applying social media, innovative technology and a passion for dining and food.
Mr. Sylvain de Muynck, one of the group’s founders and newly appointed Managing Director of R|O|B said, “There is enormous synergy in what Timeal.com aims to achieve and what R|O|B is already doing. We are excited to work with the existing R|O|B team to draw on their experience and innovative marketing concepts to further develop and expand the already fast-growing community platform for restaurants and dining aficionados.”
In combination with Timeal.com’s technological expertise, R|O|B will be upgraded with the latest social media tools, location tracking software and additional features that will take advantage of the comprehensive database and encourage users to interact with R|O|B’s content and community.
Eating out is one of the top ranking activities of both local residents and tourists in Bangkok and most diners use the Internet to find, rate and share restaurant information. The new owners will make it easier for R|O|B’s users to navigate the site and review their favorite restaurants alongside adding more restaurant information and increasing the number of deals and promotions. The level of interaction with the content will also be boosted by further developing social media integration and allowing users to share all content.
Mobile device accessibility will be enhanced with the development of a restaurant directory app and Google Map based search engine that will assist diners on the go.
Advertisers and restaurant owners can take advantage of a well-organized and search engine optimized marketing platform with a large and focused community of diners and food enthusiast who are always on the look out for good deals and new experiences. The platform provides restaurants with access to a wide variety of marketing tools and solutions that help them increase visibility on the Internet and attract new customers to their venues.
Timeal.com’s acquisition of R|O|B represents the start of a new and enthralling phase in the development of Bangkok’s most comprehensive and fun English-language restaurant directory and promises to produce a major player in the restaurant marketing field for many years to come.
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FAQ
We are pleased to announce that Restaurants Of Bangkok (R|O|B) has been acquired by Timeal.com. Many things will change on R|O|B in the coming months so to make sure you understand what is going on we have prepared a short list of FAQs.
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What is going on?
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Bangkok’s fastest growing restaurant and dining directory, R|O|B, has been taken over by Timeal.com and is set to be re-launched in the coming weeks. R|O|B and Timeal.com are committed to R|O|B’s existing users, customers, products and services and aim to further develop the platform to enhance both user experience and restaurant visibility.
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Will the R|O|B brand name stay on?
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As the R|O|B brand has been around for nearly three years it has established a loyal fan base as a result of consistent quality and reliable content. Along with its high standing among the dining community it embodies a culture of innovation and excellence representing the very essence of its members and users. Therefore the R|O|B brand and R|O|B character will continue to be the face of Bangkok’s beloved dining community.
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Why did Timeal.com acquire R|O|B?
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There is enormous synergy in what Timeal.com aims to achieve and what R|O|B is already doing. We are excited to work with the existing R|O|B team to draw on their experience and innovative marketing concepts to further develop and expand the already fast-growing community platform for restaurants and dining aficionados. In combination with Timeal.com’s technological expertise, R|O|B will be upgraded with the latest social media tools, location tracking software and additional features that will take advantage of the comprehensive database and encourage users to interact with R|O|B’s content and community.
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I am a user of R|O|B, what can I expect?
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An important segment of R|O|B’s content is generated by dining enthusiasts and food devotees writing reviews and sharing content online. To enhance the user experience on R|O|B, advanced plug-ins and applications will be implemented to integrate the platform with social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. New tools will be developed to allow users to interact with restaurant data such as menus and reviews and organize their parties and events at their favorite restaurants. Of course existing R|O|B elements such as the monthly newsletter with Dinner Vouchers, newly produced restaurant videos and updated information on the latest restaurant offers and events will be maintained and improved where possible.
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I would like to join R|O|B with my restaurant, how can I get started?
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With tens of thousands of visitors per month, R|O|B is one of the major marketing channels for restaurants in Bangkok. We welcome any inquiries from restaurant owners and hotel marketing departments and would be happy to visit you at your venue for a free consultation. For more information, please contact us at
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