Bangkok--Sep 9--Krungthai Card
KTC is seizing health-conscious individuals with “KTC-Vejthani VISA credit card” launched in cooperation with Vejthani Hospital, a leading medical institution of Thailand. With the “every day is a happy and healthy day” concept, cardholders will be eligible for discounts of up to 50% at Vejthani Hospital and immediate room availability in the case where it is necessary. Individuals applying now until the end of the year will be entitled to a free health check-up package worth 3,190 Baht. It is expected to attract the attention of health-conscious clients and to encourage consumers to care more about themselves.
Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul, Senior Executive Vice President — Credit Card Business & Country Operations, KTC or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, the leading Thai credit card company, said “We have been studying the spending patterns of our cardholders and one of the things we learned is that there is a substantial amount of spending on medical care and health. Over 125,000 transactions have been completed at various medical institutions across the country in the first half of this year, averaging 3,500-4,000 Baht per person. What is more interesting is that 300-400 KTC cardholders visit Vejthani Hospital each month for medical treatments, health check-ups as well as skin and dental care.”
“That is why we are entering into a partnership with Vejthani Hospital for the issuance of KTC-Vejthani VISA credit card — the first health-oriented credit card by KTC. We are confident in their comprehensive medical services, practitioners specializing in different tracts as well as modern medical equipments. KTC-Vejthani VISA credit card holders will immediately enjoy discounts of up to 10% at Vejthani Hospital, Artificial Root Institution and Specialized Dental Center (not applicable to doctor’s fee), 20% discount on unlimited number of annual health check-ups and discounts of up to 50% on ambulance fee transporting patient to Vejthani Hospital. Cardholders will be availed a room immediately in the case where admission is necessary. All persons applying now until the end of this year will be entitled to a free health check-up package priced at 3,190 Baht. We hope that this new card will be well received by health-conscious clients and that there will be at least 2,000 applicants within a year.”
Mr. Charkrit Soucksakit, Managing Director, Vejthani Hospital, said “We are truly pleased to become a KTC partner on this occasion. The fact that many KTC credit card holders are patrons of Vejthani Hospital is obviously a proof that both our clienteles prefer only quality services. KTC is known for their marketing capabilities which respond appropriately to all lifestyles. They offer various campaigns and privileges and they are the foremost credit card company of Thailand. We have full confidence that this cooperation will bring our services to more clients. Also, we have more than 30,000 clients each month and they, together with new clients, are likely to be interested in this card.”
“Vejthani Hospital is engaged in continuous improvement of facilities and services to accommodate the increased clients as well as KTC-Vejthani VISA credit card holders. More services are being added to the current range to fulfill the requirements of clients and cardholders. Our latest addition is Skin Laser and Cosmetic Center, following the increased in such awareness among people of the current generation; TJR Center, and, Executive Healthcare Center offering computer-generated, personalized check-up programs. These centers can make results available in very short time and we believe these should prove beneficial for elderly suffering from relevant conditions and those who wish to consider preventive measures at an early stage. It is our aim to render friendly services and treat clients and cardholders as family members. You can rest assured that you will receive efficient treatments and that your needs will be fulfilled here.”
For more details on KTC-Vejthani VISA credit card, please call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000 or visit www.ktc.co.th.
For more information please contact:
Public and Corporate Affairs Department
Krungthai Card Public Company Limited
Tel: 0-2665-5401
Fax: 0-2665-5046
E-mail: [email protected]
Marketing Communication Department
Vejthani Hospital
Tel: 0-2734-0000 Ext. 2614
Fax: 0-2734-0044
E-mail: [email protected]
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