Bangkok--22 Aug--Krungthai Card KTC gives sports world a new look with first co-branded golf club credit card in Thailand, “KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum”. The card is introduced with the collaboration of top national golf club with excellent landscape, challenging courses and international acclaim. The firm hopes to increase spending via all cards with the help of high-end clients of discerning lifestyle. KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum credit card is loaded with golf privileges as well as basic privileges covering all daily spending needs. 1,200 members expected in the first phase of the introduction. Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul, Senior Executive Vice President, Credit Card Business, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said “KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum credit card introduced with the collaboration of Alpine Golf is our first co-branded credit card with a golf club. It combines KTC credit card with their exclusive member card and allows holders to enjoy convenience when spending at the golf club as well as a host of privileges we have prepared to facilitate their daily spending. We do not want this to be just a member card but a credit card they can use anytime and anywhere in the world.” “Alpine Golf is a 5-star exclusive golf club designed with comfort of the members in mind, both on the green and after. There are currently over 1,200 Alpine Golf members and this is our main target group as they are discerning, tasteful and with relatively high purchase power. We hope them to spend about 40,000 Baht with their card per person per month.” “KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum credit card holders will enjoy convenience when spending at the club on every visit of theirs. Up to 15% discount on restaurants, accommodation and golf shop as well as special green fee rates at prominent golf courses abroad. This will allow members to golf and socialize with friends and family better. Most importantly, members will be entitled to additional benefits of Forever Rewards points of KTC’s. Unlike reward points of others, ours are simple to use and the selection of gifts is endless at participating establishments and partners. Members will have entry-fee and annual fee waived for life unconditionally as with other KTC credit cards. This is a strength of ours and we are the first in the industry to offer this benefit. They will be entitled to basic privileges of KTC VISA Platinum credit card and basic promotional campaigns we run regularly as well.” Mr. Udomsak Ngowsiri, General Manager, Alpine Golf Club, said “We want to make this club the place to be for members for good. Golf club member cards are generally of any use only at the club. We think it would be great if our members can use their card in place of cash anywhere in the world. That would add value to Alpine Golf Club membership significantly.” “KTC is a credit card company in high state of readiness. They have more than 1.43 million credit cards and offer numerous selected privileges to members covering all daily spending needs. This will certainly give our club members extra flexibility and satisfaction in their spending. KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum credit card can be used for golfing at partner golf courses abroad with privileges and discounts throughout the year.” Privileges to which KTC-Alpine Golf Club VISA Platinum credit card holders are entitled include 5-15% discount on Alpine house brand products at Alpine Pro Shop, 10% discount at The Chalet and Coffee Corner when spending 500 Baht or greater, and, 10% discount on accommodation and dining at Orchid Restaurant and East Ocean Chinese Restaurant, SC Park Hotel. Additionally, members will be entitled to special green fee rates at prominent golf courses abroad including Laguna National Golf & Country Club in Singapore, Saujana Golf & Country Club in Malaysia, Ria Bin Tan Golf Club in Indonesia, Joondalub Country Club in Australia, Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club in Australia, and, Yasukogen Country Club in Fukuoka in Japan. For more information, please call KTC Platinum Line at 0-2665-5666 or Alpine Golf Club Member Relations at 0-2577-3333. For more information, please contact: Public and Corporate Affairs Department “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited Kandtharat Chermchitphong Tel. 0-2828-5057 Suchada Weerasakulrak Tel. 0-2828-5732 Prapatporn Chumchuwat Tel. 0-2828-5401 Fax. 0-2828-5046 E-mail: [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net