Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Pochanee Kongkalai, Executive Vice President and Credit Card Division Manager Shoke Na Ranong ,Bualuang Securities Public Company Limited President Pichet Sithi-Amnua, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited Executive Vice President Lasa Sophonpanich Bualuang Asset Management Company Limited Managing Director, Head of Business Distribution Wasin Wattanaworakijkul Bangkok Capital Asset Management Company Limited (BCAP Asset) Managing Director Mayvadee Prasertsubtanah welcomed to the opening of the Bank’s booth at Money Expo Bangkok 2024 the Director and Manager of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Dr. Pakorn Pitathawatchai, Money Expo President Santi Viriyarangsarit and Money Expo Co-president Pakanee Viriyarangsarit. Bangkok Bank’s booth promoted the concept of “Enabling Your Financial Journey” while inviting customers to experience all forms of digital finance at Money Expo 2024, from May 16-19, 2024, at Challenger Hall 2-3, IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Pochanee Kongkalai said the Bank participates in Money Expo every year to showcase the full range of financial products offered by Bangkok Bank Group. This year’s Money Expo’s theme is “Digital finance for all” which aligns with the acceleration of financial services in the digital age. The Bank adopted “Enabling your financial journey” as the theme for its booth to reflect its commitment to be a trusted partner who stands together with customers on their financial journey by offering products and services that meet the needs of every lifestyle in the digital age to achieve every financial goal.

“The Covid-19 pandemic over the past three years accelerated digital banking adoption. As a result, we developed financial services in line with digital lifestyles by enhancing digital capabilities of our products and services from offline to online. This will enable our customers to make transactions conveniently, safely, anytime and anywhere while also supporting our business customers going through digital transformation. As a trusted partner, it is an important mission to support our customers to invest in a smooth digital transformation,” said Mrs. Pochanee.

Customers can choose the products that match their goals. The booth is divided into three zones:

1) Digital wealth zone – Featuring services to strengthen financial wealth covering loans, health and life insurance and investment via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking as follows:

• Mutual funds - Funds on offer include Bualuang Global Innovation and Technology Fund (B-INNOTECH), Bualuang Dynamic Bond Fund (B-DYNAMIC BOND) from BBL Asset Management, BCAP Global Multi Asset Fund and BCAP Global Multi Asset Plus Fund from BCAP Asset Management. Customers can open a mutual fund account, sell/purchase or switch funds and sign up for the DCA service via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking. Special! Customers opening a mutual fund account and purchasing mutual funds with Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking from January 2 to December 30, 2024 will get a 100 baht Starbucks e-Coupon per customer. For retirement planning and/or long-term investment with tax benefits, customers can purchase RMF/SSF or Thai ESG Funds worth 100,000 – 299,999 baht and get one Classic Bag valued at 200 baht. A purchase of 300,000 baht and above will get a Gadget Bag with a universal adaptor/customer valued at 600 baht (subject to the Bank’s terms and conditions.)
• Bancassurance - Life and non-life insurance from our partners, AIA, Bangkok Life Assurance and Bangkok Insurance, that provides a wide range of protection. When applying for bancassurance and paying a premium that meets the required criteria, customers will receive a Starbucks voucher worth up to 1,000 baht. Customers applying for Gain 1st Simple, Gain 1st 424 (with dividend) or Gain 1st e-Savings 10/5 via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking will receive cash back up to 5% of the premium. 

2) Digital lifestyle zone – Featuring everyday banking services including convenient and fast payment services that meet spending and transport needs as follows:

• Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking - a convenient and secure service. Feature highlights are Quick Pay which enables customers to scan to pay quickly without having to input a PIN with a daily limit up to 5,000 baht, Lock & Unlock for peace of mind as you can temporarily lock your account anywhere anytime by yourself (Self-Control) via mobile which will disable funds transfers/ top-up/ payments, and facial recognition for funds transfers/ top-up/ payments. Special! meet ‘Nong Jud’ mascot, a whale shark character who can be a trusted partner who can help you take care of your financial matters, at the expo. Customers who complete Hunt Plankton activity by collecting plankton via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking will receive a Pouch bag valued at 85 baht or who apply for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking at Money Expo will receive a Be Mobile Nong Jud bag valued at 259 baht.. 
• Digital Debit Card - Bangkok Bank M Visa, a co-branded virtual card meets the lifestyle needs of young shoppers. Offers for cardholders, under a collaboration with the Mall Group, are a discount of 5% when purchasing a normal-price item at department stores in the Mall Group or Gourmet Market for 800 baht/sales slip or receive double M Point for every 25 baht spent. Special! Apply for any Be1st Digital at Money Expo and receive a Jay The Rabbit cloth bag valued at 899 baht.
• e–Savings account - Simply open an e-Savings account via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, then you can save, transfer, make payments, invest conveniently via the application. Special! open an e-Savings account and verify your identity with Be My ID at Money Expo and receive a Be Cool cloth bag valued at 199 baht.
• Credit card - Bangkok Bank M Visa credit card offers privileges at department stores under the Mall Group e.g. a discount up to 10%, up to 4 MPoints, 0% installment for 10 months and many other privileges when making purchases overseas. 

3) Business transformation zone – Featuring loans for SME operators and advisory services for businesses as follows:

• Bualuang Transformation Loan – Additional loan of 20 billion baht to help SME operators with a fixed interest rate of 5% and up to 5 years repayment term.

Other special! offers at the event include a cheerful tote bag worth up to 250 baht or upcycling clutch bag worth up to 350 baht for customers applying for a participating product or service that meet the criteria.

Interested customers can receive financial and investment advice, apply for services and receive promotions at the Bangkok Bank booth at Money Expo 2024 from May 16-19, 2024 at Challenger Hall 2-3, IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani.

Partner support of “8 million cc x 2” – Bangkok Bank, represented by Assistant Vice President Metropolitan Regional 8 Manager Charlotorn Trilaksakul, joined with the Bangpoo Industrial Estate Director Kongwut Yodpayung, its executives and employees and interested persons, who donated 69,000 cc of blood for the “8 million cc x 2” activity as part of the “8 million cc for 80 years of Bangkok Bank” project. All donations will be added to the blood reserves of the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society and used to save the lives of patients during emergencies.

The “8 million cc x 2” is an activity led by Bangkok Bank as a trusted partner who stands alongside Thai society in every dimension. Previously, the Bank invited its executives and employees, as well as its corporate partners, customers and interested persons, to donate blood to add to the blood reserves of the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society in the “8 million cc for 80 years of Bangkok Bank” project to mark the Bank’s 80th anniversary on December 1, 2024. The project started in April 2023 and reached its target of collecting 8 million cc of blood ahead of schedule – enough blood to save the lives of more than 60,000 people.

Promoting good health - Bangkok Bank, led by Vice President Regional Manager Central Region 3 Mr. Nithirut Siriruchiphat (2nd from left), Assistant Vice President, Health Care Dr. Sripetch Kanjanakeerana (far left) together with a team of doctors, pharmacists, nurses as well as the Bank’s executives and employees, volunteered to support the Medical and Dental Mobile Unit Foundation at the 72nd activity (for the second time in 2024) to provide free medical examinations and dental treatment to more than 1,600 underprivileged Thai and foreign citizens living in the rural area of Ranong Province at the Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Building, Ranong Provincial Administrative Organization, Bang Rin Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ranong Province. The team also donated 100,000 baht in cash, 15 wheelchairs, 400 toothbrush and toothpaste sets, and 500 sets of snacks and drinking water. The donations were received by Dr. Rim Kessakorn, Chairman of the Committee of the Medical and Dental MobileUnit Foundation (2nd from right). The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, Governor of Ranong Province.

As “a trusted partner”, Bangkok Bank wants to support all segments of society in all circumstances, noting the importance of providing people with accessibility to basic health services, by continuously supporting the activities of mobile medical and dental units of the Medical and Dental Mobile Unit Foundation since 2014. In 2024, the Bank has so far provided donations totaling 400,000 baht so that people can have better physical and oral health.

Bangkok Bank joins AIA Thailand to offer life and health protection for customers with the "Be Together For Health" insurance via mobile banking covering complete medical expenses up to 60,000 baht per visit, with no limit on the number of visits or total amount claimed per year with insurance premiums starting at just 16 baht per day. The Bank is happy to be a trusted partner who is ready to take care of customers in all situations.

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Pornpimon Trongtiengdham said that after the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers have become more interested in purchasing health insurance, but they often choose coverage based on necessity and low premiums. Therefore, to meet the needs of consumers wishing to prepare for future medical expenses, Bangkok Bank has collaborated with AIA Thailand to launch the Be Together For Health plan, which provides coverage for inpatient (IDP) medical expenses and emergency medical treatment as well as additional protection in case of death with appropriate premiums for customers who use mobile banking. This insurance product has been available via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking since March 1, 2024, offering coverage for medical expenses with no limit on the number of visits and total amount claimed per year as well as low insurance premiums starting at just 16 baht per day.

“Nowadays, health issues have become more and more important for consumers, but they are often worried that insurance premiums are too high and buy more coverage than necessary, or they are not comfortable buying insurance through an agent. The Be Together For Health insurance plan is designed to meet this need and is available for purchase via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, providing customers with easy access and simplicity. The premium is not too high, so it is easy to make a purchase decision. You can get all the benefits and have sufficient coverage for medical expenses. It allows customers to be worry free and gives them time to study the product until they are satisfied while meeting the needs of young people who want convenience and privacy. Bangkok Bank is ready to be a trusted partner who is ready to take care of all groups of customers in every situation," said Ms. Pornpimon.

Recently, Bangkok Bank and AIA Thailand have offered life insurance sales via mobile banking to meet the needs and create a good user experience for customers. There are products that meet different needs including Be Together For You, a life and health insurance plan that focuses on high coverage and is designed to meet each customer’s individual needs, Be Together Smart Care, a plan covering 5 critical illnesses, and the recently launched Be Together For Health, that provides customers with peace of mind about medical expenses.

Ms. Auraratana Jutimitta, Chief Strategic Bancassurance Alliance Officer, AIA Thailand said Be Together For Health, a life and health insurance plan, is suitable for those who want to add additional life and health coverage with affordable premiums. It is for the insured between the ages of 20-60 years old. You can pay premiums on a monthly or yearly basis and get coverage until 85 years old. There are two plans for you to choose from – the first offers a coverage of 30,000 baht, while the second offers a coverage of 60,000 baht with highlights including:

• Reimbursement with actual medical expenses up to 30,000 or 60,000 baht per claim (coverage conditions depending on the selected insurance plan) with no limit on the number of visits and total amount claimed per year.
• Extra coverage for chronic kidney disease, tumors or cancer treated with radiation or chemotherapy up to 30,000 or 60,000 baht per claim (coverage conditions depending on the selected insurance plan).
• If death occurs during the policy period, receive a benefit of up to 90,000 baht. 
• Easy to purchase via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking application without medical underwriting.

• Receive a 9% or 10% cash coupon from the end of the first policy year and 789% when reaching the maturity date
• Pay a short premium term of only 7 years, but get coverage up to the age of 89 worth up to 789% of the sum assured and double in case of accidental death, and
• An Exclusive offer from Bangkok Bank only.

“This is in line with the Bank’s role as a trusted partner in all financial matters," said Ms. Pornpimon.

AIA Company Limited Chief Strategic Bancassurance Alliance Officer Auraratana Jutimitta said, “’Be Together Infinite 789’ was developed in collaboration with Bangkok Bank to meet the needs of customers. We are confident that this insurance will be another tool that will help our customers effectively plan their long-term finances to create stability for themselves or their families with various benefits including:

• Premium payment period of 7 years with coverage up to 89 years old.
• Receive an annual return from the end of every policy year of 9% or 10% of the sum insured, depending on the chosen insurance amount, ranging from 100,000 to 10,000,000 baht.
• Receive a cash coupon of 789% of the sum assured when reaching the maturity date.
• If death occurs during the policy period, receive 100% of the sum assured plus an additional 100% for every policy year up to a maximum of 789% of the sum assured starting from the 7th policy year onward.
• In case of accidental death (ADB), receive double the coverage benefits.
• Easy to apply without health declaration or medical underwriting.

“AIA Thailand is pleased to present this insurance to Bangkok Bank customers. Our close collaboration has led to an insight of understanding customer needs, resulting in the development of products that address these needs. This emphasizes the commitment of AIA Thailand and Bangkok Bank have for creating financial sustainability for customers,” said Auraratana.

Those interested in the ‘Be Together Infinite 789’ plan can get advice and planning at any Bangkok Bank branch. For more information, please call Bualuang Phone 1333 or AIA Call Center 02-353-8855 every day from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm.