snoop1130 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Cowed by social media, Bangkok Taco Bell to add beef By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Image: Taco Bell Thailand / Facebook BANGKOK — An American fast food chain that opened in Bangkok without any of its famed “supreme” beef fare will take action after it became a laughing stock on social media. Writing online, domestic franchise owner Chalermchai “Kueng” Mahagitsiri promised to put meat back on the menu after the firm finds a suitable source. It was a reversal for the company, which had insisted beef was excluded from its first Bangkok store after “extensive market research.” Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/food/2019/01/29/cowed-by-social-media-bangkok-taco-bell-to-add-beef/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2019-01-29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 Where's the beef ?? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JemJem Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 Taco Bell management deciding initially to exclude beef ?! Terrible decision of course, but good that they have now changed their mind about it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HLover Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 And millions of tailors in the city wept... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Beans? Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marcusarelus Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 2 hours ago, mok199 said: Where's the beef ?? He must have done a survey on Thai Visa.???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fforest1 Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Beans? Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Well the ingredients to make a USA Taco Bell beef burrito includes both beef AND REFRIED BEANS.... You can not make a beef burrito with out refried beans the cost would be very high with only beef... Edited January 29, 2019 by fforest1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) I've been watching Taco Thailand's FB page ever since they opened, and watched the steady growth of complaints over the NO beef and beans issues start piling up -- not just from grumpy farangs, but from a lot of Thais as well. This wasn't a one-sided issue, and a quick peruse of their FB page reviews and comments will confirm that. During the days since they opened, their average customer review rating as calculated by FB kept steadily falling from (on a scale of 1-5) 2.6 early on, then down to 2.3 and now down to 2.2, which is pretty poor, especially for a new and much anticipated business. So in light of that, late yesterday afternoon, I sent them a direct message on Facebook asking them to please "listen to their customers" who've clearly spoken and reconsider their original poor decision. And yesterday afternoon, someone at Taco Thailand replied to my message with the following (canned) answer: Quote Through extensive consumer testing the past year, we found that chicken and pork were preferred proteins in the Thai market for tacos and burritos. We also have the Cheese quesadilla as a great option for vegetarians. Well, so much for that!!! But now the cry need to be.... BRING BACK THE BEANS!!! BTW, I'm looking, but it doesn't seem like they've said anything about the beef reversal on their Facebook page as yet. And actually, the Instagram post the Khaosod article refers to is entirely in TH language and not on a TB TH page, but instead on the personal page of one of the franchise holder Mahagatsiri family members. Edited January 29, 2019 by TallGuyJohninBKK 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 now if they can add fish ,so I can have a fish taco 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) When Burger King opened in my city, caught on very quickly that you had to specify beef. The McDonalds doesn't offer the McMuffin/farang type breakfast menu. Bummer. ???? Edited January 29, 2019 by 55Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, 55Jay said: The McDonalds also doesn't offer the McMuffin/farang type breakfast menu. ???? What? You can get bacon or sausage mcmuffin here, very similar to back home. With hash brown in a meal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: But now the cry need to be.... BRING BACK THE BEANS!!! BTW, I'm looking, but it doesn't seem like they've said anything about the beef reversal on their Facebook page as yet. Nobody goes to Taco Bell for a Mexican sit down restaurant food replacement, I I want that I will go to La Monita or maybe Cali-Mex. It's meant to be a fast food Mexican fix place. Without BOTH beans and beef I am better off buying the locally made frozen ones in Villa, adding cheese and sauce myself. Or, even better, food at Sunrise Tacos. This is like serving burger king without the burger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Just now, RickG16 said: What? You can get bacon or sausage mcmuffin here, very similar to back home. With hash brown in a meal. Nope, not at the one in the mall where I live, at least they didn't when I checked, been a while. Probably for the better though, they are fat pills! A nice novelty when I visit BKK or Patts. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 minute ago, 55Jay said: Nope, not at the one in the mall where I live, at least they didn't when I checked, been a while. Probably for the better though, they are fat pills! A nice novelty when I visit BKK or Patts. ???? Not good mate.. I'd be tempted to up sticks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I know I tried an A&W mozza burger and instead of bacon they put a strip of some kind of crispy fish stick on top ..Thailand where close it good enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 46 minutes ago, keemapoot said: Nobody goes to Taco Bell for a Mexican sit down restaurant food replacement, I I want that I will go to La Monita or maybe Cali-Mex. It's meant to be a fast food Mexican fix place. Without BOTH beans and beef I am better off buying the locally made frozen ones in Villa, adding cheese and sauce myself. Or, even better, food at Sunrise Tacos. This is like serving burger king without the burger. Well, the beef part is in the process of being remedied... And now those of us with an interest will work on getting the beans restored as well. Of course it's a fast food place, even though they've set up their location with inside seating, just like most any U.S. Taco Bell would have. If I recall, at least during Thai serving hours, they've also got some beer on the menu as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Bit like KFC excluding chicken. I can see why they excluded it tho, thai beef just can't be consumed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: "Cowed" by social media I see what you did there. Hee hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Thechook said: Thai beef just can't be consumed. I betcha there will be PLENTY of drunk farangs to prove you wrong! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Well, in this case I'll stay with Sunrise Tacos and La-Monita..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 13 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: I've been watching Taco Thailand's FB page ever since they opened, and watched the steady growth of complaints over the NO beef and beans issues start piling up -- not just from grumpy farangs, but from a lot of Thais as well. This wasn't a one-sided issue, and a quick peruse of their FB page reviews and comments will confirm that. During the days since they opened, their average customer review rating as calculated by FB kept steadily falling from (on a scale of 1-5) 2.6 early on, then down to 2.3 and now down to 2.2, which is pretty poor, especially for a new and much anticipated business. So in light of that, late yesterday afternoon, I sent them a direct message on Facebook asking them to please "listen to their customers" who've clearly spoken and reconsider their original poor decision. And yesterday afternoon, someone at Taco Thailand replied to my message with the following (canned) answer: Well, so much for that!!! But now the cry need to be.... BRING BACK THE BEANS!!! BTW, I'm looking, but it doesn't seem like they've said anything about the beef reversal on their Facebook page as yet. And actually, the Instagram post the Khaosod article refers to is entirely in TH language and not on a TB TH page, but instead on the personal page of one of the franchise holder Mahagatsiri family members. Local franchisee i.e. local management made the no beef decision after 'extensive market research". So clearly not their fault, not a wrong decision, no loss of face etc etc etc. Tit ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 8 hours ago, Thechook said: Bit like KFC excluding chicken. I can see why they excluded it tho, thai beef just can't be consumed. Used to eat local T-Bones at one restaurant. Mrs BB and me have finally given up - too chewy like rubber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 13 hours ago, phuketrichard said: now if they can add fish ,so I can have a fish taco Would you like that with or without pineapple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Airalee Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I’m reminded of the old tv show “Cheers”... Norm: Yeah, Cliffy had himself the "Ton O' T-Bone". For less than four bucks you get 24 ounces of USDA Choice "bef". Cliff: Bef? No, you mean beef. Norm: Beef? Don't be ridiculous, Cliffy. That stuff is "bef". You see it's a Hungry Heifer trademark for a processed, synthetic meat-like substance. Cliff: Ah, no. Norm: What do you expect for four bucks? You see me complainin' about the "loobster"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Would you like that with or without pineapple? Tilapia Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted January 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2019 Obviously whoever they sent out to determine the market didn't read the lay of the land very well. Anyway, better late than never. A Taco Bell without a signature Beef Taco? Hummm. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolpush Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 15 hours ago, mok199 said: I know I tried an A&W mozza burger and instead of bacon they put a strip of some kind of crispy fish stick on top ..Thailand where close it good enough.. A & W (in SE Asia) used to be owned by a Malaysian muslim outfit. That would explain the absence of bacon (pork) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 17 hours ago, 55Jay said: When Burger King opened in my city, caught on very quickly that you had to specify beef. The McDonalds doesn't offer the McMuffin/farang type breakfast menu. Bummer. ???? The McDonalds at malls may not serve breakfast menu because they don't open early enough but the McDonalds that are open 24 hrs do serve the complete breakfast menu including pancakes, McMuffins, coffee, orange juice, ect. I just had the big breakfast in Pattaya McD's yesterday located on Sukumvit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Wanted to try it this afternoon, around 4pm. Queue approximately waiting time half hour mainly consisting of college kids. I'm surely not waiting for that long to eat some fast food. Going back there probably in two months or so. When they hopefully have beef then... And still in business with that crap management... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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