Bangkok--22 Jan--BBL Bangkok Bank will offer a three-month foreign investment fund (FIF), Bualuang Thanasarn Plus 2/08 (BP 2/08), at branches nationwide from January 23-29, 2008. The Baht 5 billion fund will be managed by BBL Asset Management (BBLAM) and carries a minimum subscription of Baht 10,000. BP 2/08 is an automatic redemption foreign investment fund which invests in debt instruments issued on foreign markets. The fund also falls under a specific fund category for distributing its capital in investments below standard criteria. BP 2/08 will invest at least 80 percent of its net asset value (NAV) in debt instruments issued in foreign markets by financial institutions with credit ratings of AA- or higher. The remainder will be invested in other assets or profit-generating means in Thailand or overseas, as allowed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Investment units in BP 2/08 are priced at Baht 10 apiece, with a minimum initial purchase of Baht 10,000. Individuals investing in the BP 2/08 will be exempt from capital gains tax. The fund has a lifespan of not more than three months from the day the fund is registered. The Baht 5 billion fund can be extended by Baht 750 million if it receives strong interest from investors. For more information, or to obtain a fund prospectus, visit any Bangkok Bank branch nationwide, or call Bualuang Phone on 1333 or BBLAM on (66) 0-2679-6400, extension 8. Investment in mutual funds carries certain risks. Investors are advised to study the relevant information before making a decision to invest.