Bangkok--6 Mar--KTC
KTC and Thai Pilots Association bring potentials members an unparalleled lifestyle with KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card - the most prestigious credit card a pilot can find. The card is packed with more offers and privileges thanother Platinum cards, all carefully selected for the members. Featuring cockpit dial graphic design, KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card is expected to be well received by 1,000 members in the first year, contributing to 20% growth in the number of affinity card holders.
Capt. Permsak Thongpibul, President of Thai Pilots Association, said “It is a pleasure for us to work with KTC on this occasion. They are Thailand’s leading financial institution with largest member base. They keep introducing new and innovative products and services. And, they enlist the assistance of partners who are leaders in their own field in order to present members with the right privileges. This joint development of KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card is a sensational experience for us. It does not give our pilots only privileges but also an icon of pride which we associate with our profession. We are confident that KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card will fit in with any pilot’s lifestyle perfectly.”
Terapoj Chokeanantang, Senior Vice President for Card Acquisition, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, explained “The introduction of KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card is a move of ours to develop our affinity card member base which still has the potential to grow. On this occasion, we have decided to partner with Thai Pilots Association, a unique professional organization comprising of more than 1,000 competent pilots from Thai Airways and other domestic airlines such as Bangkok Air, PB Air, Orient Thai and Nok Air. We will be attracting new quality members and position our affinity cards more firmly. Of course, this will contribute to the growth of our overall member base. We have 1.4 million credit card members as of December 2006.”
“Apart from the extensive privileges, one fact which makes this affinity card very special is that it is the first Platinum affinity card and the first credit card introduced by Thai Pilots Association. Pilots usually have high spending powers and travel oriented lifestyle. That is why we hope KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card will facilitate them well as an efficient spending tool. The card will offer members a new perspective on the world and give them the chance to experience rare privileges exclusive to holders of prestigious Platinum card: golf rounds at standardized courses, trendy furniture to redecorate a house, or, spending holidays at a boutique resort. The card itself is especially designed with cockpit dials on the front and Thai Pilots Association logo on the back. These give the unique identity pilots can be proud of.”
“Holders of KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card will be entitled to unconditional waiver of entry fee and annual fee for lifetime and a host of privileges to cover all spending categories. Privileges in 2007 include: Leisure - two free nights of accommodation at Amarin Victoria Resort Koh Samui when reserving one night studio accommodation with breakfast for two from 4,000 Baht per room per night; one free night of accommodation at Royal Orchid Resort Pattaya when reserving one night deluxe room accommodation with breakfast for two at 3,900 Baht and 15% discount on food at Indian Caf? Terrace. Including, special rate for five star resort at Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco with 2 luxury styles like Studio Pier with private pier from the accommodation only 2,999 baht ++ from 8,888 baht and Honeymoon Deck Suite with the most romantic view only 3,999 baht ++ from 11,111 baht ++ Shopping - up to 40% discount on regularly priced Fortis watches at participating department stores from now until June 30th, 2007; one free facial massage worth 1,500 Baht at Lab Series, the world’s premiere male skin care expert; and, 15% discount at California Wine. Furniture - up to 15% discount at Scandinavia Living, all branches of Index Living Mall and The Emporium branch of Elisa. Magazine - up to 20% discount with gifts from Aero Space, Elle Decoration and D-Fly.”
“Card members who choose to have their monthly utility bills settled by the credit card or have their credit card statement settled by automatic debit from deposit account will be entitled to a splash clock worth 690 Baht and to purchase goods from Sin Siam at very special prices at THAIPA Best Buy Day held every three months for KTC-Thai Pilots Association Platinum VISA Card holders at Pilots’ Lounge, Suvarnabhumi Airport. Selections include Sony Vaio and Toshiba laptops, Panasonic and Nikon digital cameras, Samsung plasma televisions and iPods, with interest-free installment option for as long as ten months.”
“Members will benefit from the unique Platinum experience with Flexi by Phone installment service with interest rate of 0.8% for as long as ten months and be entitled to one KTC Forever Rewards point for every 25 Bath spent via the card. Forever Rewards points can be used to redeem products and goods without the need of traditional credit card gift catalogue at participating establishments with Forever Rewards sign. Alternatively, members may choose one KTC mileage which can be saved, without expiry, towards redemption of flight tickets from airlines of the world. Tickets will be issued within 24 hours and accident insurance coverage of 20,000,000 Baht, 10,000,000 baht and 2,000,000 Baht will be provided to cardholder, spouse and children respectively. Additionally, members will be given up to 10,000 Baht in compensation for a luggage damaged or lost during an international trip, and, entitled to up to 7% discount on domestic flight tickets when purchasing through KTC Platinum Travel Service Center.”
“We believe that 80-100% of the association members will sign up, given the relevant privileges we are offering throughout 2007 and those which we will continue to bring to them in the future. This would contribute to 20% growth in the number of affinity card holders. For more information, please check out KTC What’s Up magazine, visit www.ktc.co.th or call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000.”, said Terapoj in conclusion.
For more information:
Public and Corporate Affairs Department, Krungthai Card Public Company Limited
Kandtharat Chermchitphong Tel. 0-2665-5057
Suchada Weerasakulrak Tel. 0-2665-5732
Nutchanok Somsawat Tel. 0-2665-5048
Fax. 0-2665-5046
E-mail: [email protected]
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