Bangkok--25 Aug--HSBC HSBC in Thailand offers an exclusive privilege to its Premier MasterCard and Visa Platinum members in the 10th Central International Watch Fair 2008. Cardholders will get a Central gift voucher worth 4,400 baht for a purchase of 55,000 baht up. They will also enjoy with a Central gift voucher valued at 8,800 baht plus a gold pendant worth 2,050 baht for a purchase of 110,000 baht up. HSBC card members can enjoy the privileges from 26 August-28 September 2008 at Central Department Stores, Chidlom, Ladproa, Bangna and Pinklao branches. Photo shows Mrs. Yuwadee Chirathivat (left), President, Central Department Stores Co., Ltd; Ms. Piyawan Piyapong (middle), Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Communications, HSBC in Thailand; and Ms. Piyawan Leelasompop, Vice President, Marketing, Central Department Stores Co.,Ltd., introduce the new promotion. 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. HSBC Holdings plc or the HSBC Group Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group’s international network comprises around 9,500 offices in 85 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, serves over 100 million customers and has assets of US$2,547 billion as at 30 June 2008. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding and principal member of the HSBC Group. Media enquiries to Varanandha Sutthapreeda on 0-2614-4609 or Savittree Muadmuang on 0-2614-4606.