Bangkok--Sep 21--HSBC
HSBC Credit Card supports the policy implemented by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) who are co-organizing an international food festival entitled “Taste it all @ Ratchaprasong”. This is one of the joined efforts in transforming the Ratchaprasong quarter into a heaven for food connoisseurs and a world-class shopping paradise. Throughout October, HSBC credit cardholders can enjoy up to 15 percent discounts when dinning at restaurants in Ratchaprasong area. Complimentary dining vouchers and special gifts will also be offered to shoppers.
Mr. Wichit Phayuhanaveechai, Head of Marketing and Communications, HSBC in Thailand said: “We are very delighted to be a part of this festival. As one of the world’s leading banks, HSBC is committed to supporting activities that are beneficial to Thailand. Therefore, we co-operate with BMA and TAT in turning Ratchaprasong into a world-class meeting venue and a mega-center for shopping aficionados under the campaigns entitled “Taste it all @ Ratchaprasong and Street Entertainment”, both of which will be organized annually. The grand opening of the event is scheduled on 30 September — 1 October 2005.”
Mr. Wichit added, “HSBC aims to offer a wide range of privileges that do not only satisfy the HSBC credit card members, but also conform with their diverse lifestyles. Our contribution to the food festival “Taste it all @ Ratchaprasong” - running during 1-31 October - reiterates our commitment to gratify both shopping lovers and out-going admirers. Therefore, we offer up to 15 percent discount for every spending at one of over 30 upscale restaurants in Ratchaprasong. Moreover, HSBC cardholders can enjoy a wide range of buffets at Intercontinental Hotel or Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel which offer dinning for three persons for the cost of two.”
In addition to the discounts, card members will receive a Bt500 dining voucher for every spending of Bt10,000 at Gaysorn Plaza, Erawan Bangkok and Amarin shopping malls. Moreover, an additional meal voucher and a cloth basket valued at Bt760 will be given to those who spend Bt12,000 at the shopping malls. Furthermore, as a special treatment, HSBC Credit Cards will host a cooking workshop in which chefs from five-star restaurants will demonstrate their culinary tips.
For all items of transaction using HSBC credit cards, cardholders can accumulate points to receive gift from the HSBC Rewards, by receiving one point for every 25 baht spent. Or they can save up points to qualify for mileage under Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles or Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer programmes.
Apply for HSBC credit cards today for these privileges and services by dialing 1590, or visit www.hsbc.co.th for more information. Apply between now until 31 October 2005 will qualify new cardholders for a free gift of a gold necklace when cardholders spend at least 3,000 baht a month for three consecutive months, with a minimum accumulated balance of 40,000 baht after card approval. Or grab either a free Esprit or a high-tech frying pan if you spend at least 3,000 baht within the first month after card approval.
For more information please contact:
Onticha Rattanawannathip, Seenual Reugsirinukul or
Savittree Muadmuang on 0-2614-4605-6, 0-2614-4687. End.