Gourmet 2024/2/25 Posted by: Macchan Updated 2024/03/04

Have you tried the turtle mark vending machine “TAO BIN” yet?

"TAO BIN coffee with turtle mark. Have you tried it yet?"

When I travel to Thailand, I always base myself around Suttisan Station.
If you are wondering what Sutissan is, click here↓

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Hello, this is Macchan. Where do you all stay at a hotel in Bangkok? If you are looking for convenience, there are various places to stay depending on your purpose, such as around BTS Chidlom Station to BTS Asok Station, or if you want to stay cheap by sharing a room, you can stay in Khao San, the backpacker's paradise. This time we will introduce the area around MRT Suttisan Station, which is not well known to Japanese people. I happened to know about this place through a cheap package tour, and although I didn't have any particular expectations, it turned out to be an interesting area full of things to see. Location of MRT Sutthisan Station MRT Sutthisan Station is located in Bangkok...

On the way from the station to the hotel, I found an unfamiliar vending machine.
It certainly wasn't there the last time I visited.

A turtle icon is drawn. Below that is written "TAO BIN". I think the Thai word for turtle is tao (เต่า), and the word for bottle is flying (บิน). In other words, it's a flying turtle brand vending machine.

What is TAO BIN Beverage?

↑ Image taken from
https://www.tao-bin.com/ It is the same size as a Japanese vending machine and can offer more than a dozen types of freshly made drinks 24 hours a day. Another big feature is that you can order everything using the touch panel, as demonstrated by the lady.

↑Menu list on the side of the vending machine. This vending machine can offer as many as 76 types of drinks.

Which company's service is TAO BIN?

TAO BIN, with its flying turtle logo, is a smart vending machine brand developed by Forth EMS using its technical know-how.

Forth EMS is an electronics manufacturing service company based in Nakhon Pathom province that manufactures various electronic devices and parts. Our parent company, Forth Corporation, is a leading electronic product design, manufacturing, and servicing company, with businesses ranging from communications equipment to vending machines.

TAO BIN is a product developed by Forth EMS, a division of Forth Corporation.

Forth EMS is responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and updating TAOBIN vending machines, and through product development incorporating the latest technology, we are increasing our competitiveness in the vending machine market. TAO BIN, which started its service in 2021, has increased its market share during the coronavirus pandemic because it allows you to easily get freshly prepared drinks without contact, and there are currently about 8,000 units in operation across Thailand. About 2,000 of them are in Bangkok. Drink vending machines are a common sight in Japan, but they have never been seen on the streets of Thailand. It's great that you can order drinks that are freshly made 24 hours a day.

Let's try now!

First, click "Touch to start".

I chose the recommended Thai milk tea.

Hmm, I don't really understand Thai. You can switch to English if you like.

Oh, and you can choose the sweetness, as well as the option of having a straw and lid.

When you put money in, the time required will be displayed. 120 seconds is a bit long! But let's wait patiently.

Soon after, I met the Thai milk tea I ordered.

A lid and straw came out from another receiving port. I see, it's different.

High cheese with the streets of Sutissan in the background.
My focus was completely taken away by the taxi next to me. As for the taste I'm curious about...

“อร่อยครับ!!”

It's just delicious.

It tastes just like the drink stand. It's really nice to be able to enjoy this 24 hours a day. Just as fresh coffee machines have become popular in convenience stores in Japan, I think we will see more vending machines like this in Thailand in the future.

The cup is also good as a souvenir!

TAO BIN's cups are made of 100% recycled plastic, but they have cute designs.

Since I purchased it at the end of 2023, it has an illustration of the dragon, which is the next zodiac sign for 2024. I wash them, take them home as souvenirs, and even in Japan I reuse them!

The drink was 40 baht, so it might have paid for itself! ?

I would appreciate it if you could share it if you found it helpful.

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