Bangkok--Sep 29--KGI Securities
Mr. Wei Chang Fang, Chief Operating Officer of KGI Securities (Thailand) Plc, met with HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to donate 1 million baht for the construction of a two-storey library at the Border Patrol Police School in Baan Kaenoi, Tambon Muang Na, Chiang Dao district in Chiang Mai Province.
KGI’s board of directors has also approved the provision of financial support of 1 million baht for three consecutive years to projects initiated by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to create educational opportunities for children in remote areas of Thailand.
Mr. Angelo Koo, chairman of KGI Securities (Thailand) Plc, said that the KGI Group believes in giving back to society. He said that as a corporate member of Thai society, KGI has strived to help Thais and Thai society through donations and other activities.
Earlier this year, the company donated 20 million baht to aid relief efforts for tsunami victims.
“The donation of 20 million baht to tsunami victims and the contribution to build a library for a school in a remote area is just the beginning. KGI is committed to continually helping the development of Thai society”, Mr. Koo added.
Besides donating cash, KGI is also active in organizing training, especially on new financial instruments, to members of the public. The company also regularly gives talks at universities to help Thai students better understand modern concepts in finance.
KGI has also collaborated with the Thai Investors Association to allow new stock investors to visit its trading rooms and to demonstrate the execution of trades.
KGI Securities (Thailand) Plc is one of Thailand’s leading brokerage houses. It provides a full array of securities services, including stock brokerage, investment banking, securities borrowing and lending, derivatives, and mutual fund agency through its 19 offices nationwide. It is part of the KGI Group of companies, which has offices across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and China.
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