Bangkok--Aug 10--HSBC
Mr. Wichit Phayuhanaveechai (far left), Head of Marketing & Communications of HSBC in Thailand, together with Mr. Norman Cockerell (far right), Head of Personal Financial Services, leave their banker’s suits and tires in the office, and wear chef jackets to preside over the launch of HSBC Credit Cards’ Chef’s Selection 2005 programme, which entitles HSBC credit cardholders up to 30% discount, plus complimentary treats from more than 200 participating restaurants from now until 31 October 2005.
Notes to editors:
1. HSBC in Thailand
HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand in 1888. With access to global expertise and enriched local knowledge, HSBC in Thailand provides a full range of financial services including corporate and institutional banking, global markets, securities services, trade finance, payment and cash management services to corporate customers; personal financial services and credit cards to a growing retail customer base in Thailand. HSBC is globally recognised for its high service standards, ethical practices and full commitment to corporate social responsibilities to benefit the local economy.
2. HSBC Holdings plc or the HSBC Group
Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group’s international network comprises over 9,800 offices in 77 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, serves over 110 million customers and has assets of US$1,277 billion at 31December 2004. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) is the founding and principal member of the HSBC Group.
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Onticha Rattanawannathip, Seenual Reugsirinukul or
Savittree Muadmuang on 0-2614-4605-6, 0-2614-4687.
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