Bangkok--25 Sep--KTC KTC takes part in Vajiravej-Vitayalai Chalermprakiert Foundation in their project to create “Pra Buddha Chinarat replicas and statues and sculptures of King Rama IX”. The proceeds will be presented to His Majesty the King and used for the construction of Vejchakam Choomchon Hospital as a memorial for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. Members can use 1,000 KTC Forever Rewards points in place of 100 Baht cash or exercise the option of 10-month Flexi installment plan with 0.8% interest. Orders can be placed from now until November 15th, 2008 at KTC Touch branches nationwide. All items are of limited availability. Pittaya Vorapanyasakul, Executive Vice President - Membership Marketing, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said “We give the support to the project of Vajiravej-Vitayalai Chalermprakiert Foundation under the Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn joining with Faculty of Medicine of Princess of Naradhiwas University, and, The Medical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage to create Pra Buddha Chinarat replicas and statues and sculptures of King Rama IX. Parts of the proceeds will be presented to His Majesty the King while other parts will contribute to the construction of Vejchakam Choomchon Hospital at Princess of Naradhiwas University and to support Thailand’s medical and public health developments. KTC members can use 1,000 KTC Forever Rewards points in place of 100 Baht cash or exercise the option of 10-month KTC Flexi installment plan with 0.8% interest, provided that the total amount is 3,000 Baht or greater. Orders can be placed from now until November 15th, 2008 at KTC Touch branches nationwide. The items can be collected from February 1st to March 15th, 2009. All items are of limited availability or made to order.” “For this purpose, His Majesty the King has graciously given the permission to use sacred mixture (Jitrlada mixture) as the substance for the creation of Pra Buddha Chinarat replicas, Pra Buddha Chinarat coins, statues and sculptures of King Rama IX. Permission has also been given to use the royal cipher in Thai letters Phor Por Ror on Pa Thip of Pra Buddha Chinarat replicas, on the back of Pra Buddha Chinarat coins, on the front of the base of the statues of King Rama IX and on the back of the sculptures of King Rama IX. The committee has made arrangements for Benjaphakee (five amulets grand set) to be involved in this creation. Blessing ceremony is scheduled to take place at the temple of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew) and the hall of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan in Phitsanulok in January 2009.” “We believe that our members will be interested in this project by placing order for Pra Buddha Chinarat replicas and statues and sculptures of King Rama IX. This is because these items are made to express loyalty to His Majesty the King and as memorial items for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. They are revered and auspicious items for all Buddhists”, said Pittaya in conclusion. For more information, please call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000 or visit www.ktc.co.th. For more information: Public and Corporate Affairs Department Krungthai Card Public Company Limited Kandtharat Chermchitphong Tel. 0-2828-5057 Suchada Weerasakulrak Tel. 0-2828-5732 Paradee Thesratanavong Tel. 0-2828-5049 Fax. 0-2828-5046 E-mail: [email protected]