How to use TonYon

Guides for each role — jump to the one that fits you.

For travellers

Find communities, meet shops and masters, and book activities.

1. Search for a community

On the home page, type a community, district or province in the search box, or open the “Communities” menu to browse all.

2. Open a community page

Each community page has its story, shops, masters, events and a map. Tap into any section for details.

3. View shops / masters & navigate

Each shop shows details, opening hours, a “time to spend” hint, and a button to navigate via Google Maps.

4. Book an activity / workshop

Events come in 3 modes: (1) book via the system (a form), (2) contact the shop (Facebook/LINE/phone buttons), (3) just walk in — no booking needed.

5. After booking

You get a booking code to check later on “Check booking”. Please also tap the contact button to confirm with the shop — a booking is a request; there is no online payment.

6. Favourites & language

Tap the heart to save communities/shops you like (sign in required), and switch TH/EN at the top right.

For community admins

Manage your community page, shops, masters and events.

1. Open the community dashboard

Sign in with an admin account, then use the “Manage community” menu (or open /admin/c/<your slug>). You will see tabs: Overview / Profile / Shops / Masters / Events / Team / Map.

2. Edit community info

The “Profile” tab — edit name, tagline, description, cover, logo, and your “community colour” to make the page feel like your brand.

2. Edit community info

3. Manage shops

The “Shops” tab — approve/reject shop applications, and use “Edit shop” to help update a shop’s details.

4. Add masters (sala)

The “Masters” tab — add each craftsperson’s name, expertise, bio and photo.

5. Create events + pick a mode

The “Events” tab — create an event/workshop and choose how people join (booking system / contact the shop / announcement only).

6. Map & team

Use the “Map” tab to pin shops/spots, and the “Team” tab to add co-admins.

For shop owners

Open a shop in a community, add info, photos, products and take bookings.

1. Apply to open a shop

2. Edit your shop

“My shops” → pick your shop — add a tagline, description, cover, and a “time to spend” (a TonYon signature).

3. Gallery & products

Add multiple photos and product items (price can be a number or simply “ask the shop”).

4. Hours & special closures

Set opening hours per day and add special closures. The system shows an “Open now / Closed” status to travellers.

5. Publish your shop

When ready, publish so your shop is public (it must be approved by the community admin first).

6. Events & bookings

Create your workshops and view/manage the booking list when the “booking system” mode is on.

How to use TonYon

Guides for each role — jump to the one that fits you.

For travellers

Find communities, meet shops and masters, and book activities.

1. Search for a community

On the home page, type a community, district or province in the search box, or open the “Communities” menu to browse all.

2. Open a community page

Each community page has its story, shops, masters, events and a map. Tap into any section for details.

3. View shops / masters & navigate

Each shop shows details, opening hours, a “time to spend” hint, and a button to navigate via Google Maps.

4. Book an activity / workshop

Events come in 3 modes: (1) book via the system (a form), (2) contact the shop (Facebook/LINE/phone buttons), (3) just walk in — no booking needed.

5. After booking

You get a booking code to check later on “Check booking”. Please also tap the contact button to confirm with the shop — a booking is a request; there is no online payment.

6. Favourites & language

Tap the heart to save communities/shops you like (sign in required), and switch TH/EN at the top right.

For community admins

Manage your community page, shops, masters and events.

1. Open the community dashboard

Sign in with an admin account, then use the “Manage community” menu (or open /admin/c/<your slug>). You will see tabs: Overview / Profile / Shops / Masters / Events / Team / Map.

2. Edit community info

The “Profile” tab — edit name, tagline, description, cover, logo, and your “community colour” to make the page feel like your brand.

2. Edit community info

3. Manage shops

The “Shops” tab — approve/reject shop applications, and use “Edit shop” to help update a shop’s details.

4. Add masters (sala)

The “Masters” tab — add each craftsperson’s name, expertise, bio and photo.

5. Create events + pick a mode

The “Events” tab — create an event/workshop and choose how people join (booking system / contact the shop / announcement only).

6. Map & team

Use the “Map” tab to pin shops/spots, and the “Team” tab to add co-admins.

For shop owners

Open a shop in a community, add info, photos, products and take bookings.

1. Apply to open a shop

2. Edit your shop

“My shops” → pick your shop — add a tagline, description, cover, and a “time to spend” (a TonYon signature).

3. Gallery & products

Add multiple photos and product items (price can be a number or simply “ask the shop”).

4. Hours & special closures

Set opening hours per day and add special closures. The system shows an “Open now / Closed” status to travellers.

5. Publish your shop

When ready, publish so your shop is public (it must be approved by the community admin first).

6. Events & bookings

Create your workshops and view/manage the booking list when the “booking system” mode is on.