“Double 12 is our ‘glocalisation’ strategy to achieve the vision through localised service offerings,” general manager Cherry Huang said this week.

“South and Southeast Asia continue to be attractive travel destinations for mainland Chinese travellers. Our extensive merchant network in this region across hospitality, F&B, attractions and shopping will provide them with a cashless experience while they eat, play and entertain.

“Some of our most attractive promotions are available at airports and prime shopping districts frequented by millions of Chinese travellers frequent.”

Pipavin Sodprasert, Thailand country manager for Ant Financial Services Group, which runs Alipay, noted that China-Thailand tourism cooperation has been “thriving and making great contributions to economic and social development”.

“China has always been Thailand’s largest source of tourists, and in 2017, a new record of 9.5 million has been reached,” he said. “Alipay will ensure that the ‘mobile wallet’ enhances their shopping experiences and become a one-stop online marketplace for them.”

“We aim to increase greater exposure for Thai merchants and provide an efficient marketing platform that serves as the bridge connecting both Thai merchants and Chinese users wherever they are based while working closely with our local partners to localise Alipay’s experience of driving smart lifestyle campaigns to best meet the needs of the different users.”

In Bangkok, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, the Emporium, EmQuartier and Bluport are offering Alipay users discounts of up to 50 per cent on selected products.

The same reduction is offered by clothing brands LaLaMa and Nara by NaRaYa and all 7-Eleven outlets across Thailand.

Truemoney in Thailand has introduced Double 12 for its local e-wallet users for the first time. They can enjoy 1212 D-day Deals at more than 10,000 acceptance points.

Anyone travelling to Malaysia, the Philippines or Singapore will find similar deals waiting, including at popular tourist attractions and resorts.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30333748