Bangkok--11 Apr--HSBC HSBC Thailand Young Entrepreneur Awards 2007-08 2nd round, six team members were selected as shortlisted candidates to the final round through their original and innovative business plans presentation. At finale scheduled in May, The Gold Award winners will be selected to win an HSBC self-development fund of 100,000 baht and trophies. The winners will also be Thailand’s representatives for the Best of the Best Award competition at the regional level held in Hong Kong. Photo shows a panel of judges comprising of business leaders and academics for the Semi-Final Round; Assoc. Prof. Adith Cheosakul, Ph.D. (3rd row-far right), Executive Director - Development, Sasin Graduate Institution of Business Administration; Mr. Ronnarong Weeranupat (3rd row-far left), Major Account Manager - FSI, Microsoft (Thailand) Limited; and HSBC specialists. Mr. Asdaporn Vanabriksha (3rd row-centre), Chief Operating Officer, HSBC in Thailand congratulates the winning team members. Notes to editors: 1. HSBC in Thailand HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand in 1888. With access to global expertise and enriched local knowledge, HSBC in Thailand provides a full range of financial services including corporate and institutional banking, global markets, securities services, trade finance, payment and cash management services to corporate customers; personal financial services and credit cards to a growing retail customer base in Thailand. HSBC is globally recognised for its high service standards, ethical practices and full commitment to corporate social responsibilities to benefit the local economy. Media enquiries to Varanandha Sutthapreeda on 0-2614-4609 or Savittree Muadmuang on 0-2614-4606.