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Goldfish Dim Sum Menu Boosts Sales for Chinese New Year in Trang

Goldfish Dim Sum Menu Boosts Sales for Chinese New Year in Trang

Matichon•Society•8h ago

Reader Briefing

A dim sum shop in Trang has seen a significant surge in sales during Chinese New Year thanks to its unique 'goldfish' shaped dim sum, believed to bring good fortune.

  • •A dim sum shop in Yan Ta Khao district, Trang province, has created a special goldfish-shaped dim sum to celebrate Chinese New Year.
  • •The unique dim sum has proven popular, driving sales significantly higher than normal periods due to its auspicious symbolism.
  • •The shop is the only one in Trang offering this distinctive goldfish dim sum, handcrafted by the owner.

Overview

  • •On February 17, the shop 'Jan Dim Sum Kham To' in Yan Ta Khao, Trang, launched goldfish dim sum.
  • •The goldfish dim sum was created to be an auspicious food for Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth and good fortune.
  • •Nang Sasithorn Wongtipakorn, owner of 'Jan Dim Sum Kham To', personally created the goldfish dim sum.
  • •Goldfish dim sum is sold in baskets of 2 pieces for 30 Baht.
  • •The goldfish dim sum has seen sales surge during the Chinese New Year festival, exceeding expectations.
  • •This is the 4th year the shop has made the goldfish dim sum.
  • •The shop also offers other auspicious dim sum, including pumpkin and vegetable varieties, with prices ranging from 20-30 Baht per basket.
  • •The shop offers nationwide delivery, with dim sum being safe for refrigerator storage for 5-7 days without preservatives.

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Key Quotes

Nang Sasithorn Wongtipakorn
"The star auspicious food is the goldfish, signifying good health and wealth entering after the festival."
อาหารมงคลตัวพระเอกคือปลาทอง บ่งบอกถึงสุขภาพดี มั่งคั่ง ร่ำรวยทรัพย์สินที่จะเข้ามาหลังเทศกาล

Key Entities

Organization

Jan Dim Sum Kham To Shop(ร้านจันติ๋มซำคำโต)
A dim sum shop in Trang province, known for its creative and auspicious dishes, particularly the goldfish-shaped dim sum.

Place

Yan Ta Khao District(อ.ย่านตาขาว)
The district in Trang province where the 'Jan Dim Sum Kham To' shop is located.
Trang Province(จ.ตรัง)ℹ️
The province in southern Thailand where the featured dim sum shop operates.

Person

Nang Sasithorn Wongtipakorn(นางศศิธร ว่องทิพากร)
The owner and chef of 'Jan Dim Sum Kham To' shop in Trang, who created the unique goldfish dim sum.