Bangkok--2 Dec--BBL
Bangkok Bank is making available every relevant financial service channel and its overseas branch network of 19 locations in 11 countries to help Thai nationals, both customers and non-customers, waiting to return to Thailand and wanting to contact their families. The bank is also providing assistance and advice to those having to extend their time outside Thailand and in need of emergency cash. Details of the services are available on Bualuang Phone 1333 and at the bank’s branches in Thailand and overseas. The bank is offering the international fund transfer service via its branches free of charge.
Bangkok Bank Senior Executive Vice President Teera Aphaiwongse said the bank is prepared to provide assistance to Thai nationals, whether or not they are bank customers, who are not able to return to Thailand and are in need of cash in this time of emergency.
Stranded Thais can contact directly any one of Bangkok Bank’s 19 branches in 11 countries. They can also take advantage of electronic channels which are connected to the bank’s worldwide networks to withdraw cash using their credit cards, debit cards and ATM cards. Bangkok Bank is also able to provide an express international funds transfer service to more than 100 countries via Western Union’s service networks. Customers can obtain details of these services by contacting Bualuang Phone 1333 or Bangkok Bank’s branches nationwide. Bangkok Bank is offering these services free of charge to help alleviate difficulties for those affected Thais.
Mr. Teera added that Bangkok Bank’s overseas branch network covers 19 locations in 11 countries, including New York, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Singapore, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur. These branches are ready to provide advice and assistance to every Thai national with regard to urgent matters, particularly cash transfers in times of emergency.
Families in Thailand are advised to relay the messages about Bangkok Bank’s services to those who remain stranded overseas.
Customers can obtain more details about these services from Bualuang Phone 1333, or from the bank’s website www.bangkokbank.com, or at any Bangkok Bank branch nationwide.