Bangkok Bank, as the main sponsor for the “FU ME Fest 2: Fun Beyond the Screen”, a festival of the year for content creators where over 100 famous influencers and artists gather, has organized a special activity for ‘Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking’ customers to win free entry tickets! by simply participating in the ‘Top Friends Get Friends’ activity and invite friends to sign up for ‘Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking’. The top 5 participants with the most invites will receive a free JOY CON ticket worth 2,350 baht, along with a band t-shirt. Participants can join all activity zones, including FU ME MARKET: A hub for rare items from favorite influencers, FU ME PHOTO BOOTH: Take photos and also get special surprises from influencers and FU ME TALK & PODCAST: Enjoy unlimited fun talks, as well as a Special Concert in the hall from influencers and artists, with special gifts from influencers in every activity zone.

Fans interested in participating in the ‘Top Friends Get Friends’ activity can invite friends to use the ‘Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking’ application from June 1 to July 31, 2025, to win JOY CON tickets by following these steps

1. Participants must press “Redeem privilege” to register for the activity in the “Rewards” menu on Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking.
2. Invite friends to sign up for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking and friends must enter the participant's referral code (Participants can find their referral code on the “Me” page in the “Rewards” menu) in the “Enter code for new members” field and confirm it correctly. (Applicable for new customers who have never applied for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking before)
3. Points will be awarded for successful referrals that meet the conditions. The top 5 participants with the most successful referrals during the campaign period will each receive a JOY CON ticket worth 2,350 baht, 1 ticket for 1-day entry (date selectable), along with one official band t-shirt.

Bangkok Bank is enhancing the digital payment experience through merchants nationwide by launching “Bangkok Bank Merchant Pro” or “Merchant Pro”, an application to receive money via QR Code with full features. It can be used with both Thai and foreign mobile banking. It is more convenient as it connects to Bangkok Bank accounts seamlessly. It helps merchants receive money quickly, manage sales professionally in one app. “BeMerchant NextGen” users are invited to migrate to the new app. The migration is convenient as users don’t need to change the QR Code for receiving money. The app will be available for download on June 1, 2025 onwards. This emphasizes the Bank’s role as a “trusted partner” to enhance the efficiency of payment services to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and support them to strongly move towards the digital economy.

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President and Credit Card Division Manager Shoke Na Ranong stated that the Bank is committed to enhancing financial services to deliver a seamless and modern payment experience. To support this goal, the Bank recently launched the “Merchant Pro” app, designed to meet the diverse needs of merchants by enabling fast, convenient, and secure digital payments. The app also features integrated tools for both payment processing and in-store product management.

The “Merchant Pro” app comes with new features that will help merchants receive payments more conveniently as follow:

• Easy to use and secure: you can access the app with your mobile number, password and face or fingerprint scan
• There is a real-time summary through a dashboard that shows sales at a glance and a daily summary, separated by channels that receive money 
• Manage products within the app: increased convenience and clarity for stores including add photos, set prices, cart menu, and create QR Codes for individual cart checkout
• It is convenient for stores with multiple branches where there may be multiple cashiers, all of them can receive money 
• Notify every payment with a new notification sound effect that instantly notifies when the funds go into your account, so you can be sure that you receive all payments 
• Cross-border payments are supported including PromptPay, Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Alipay+ and WeChat Pay, making it convenient for both customers using Thai mobile banking systems and foreign tourists using Cross-Border QR Payment services
• Summarizes each day's sales including an automatic summary at 11 p.m. when the funds will be transferred to the account the next day

A trusted partner for a happy life – Bangkok Bank Director and Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Kobsak Pootrakool and Executive Vice President Pochanee Kongkalai visited the ‘Happy Life by Money & Banking Magazine and Bangkok Bank’ exhibition booth, which was held for the first time at Money Expo 2025. The exhibition showcased the integration of art with financial activities under the concept of ‘Art Creates Beauty and Happiness’. As a ‘trusted partner and reliable close friend’, Bangkok Bank supported this exhibition booth to promote investment in happiness alongside financial investment for sustainability. This aligns with the Bank’s commitment to creating stability and prosperity for its customers in all aspects over the past 80 years. The Bank’s representatives were warmly welcomed by Dr. Chaiwat Wibulsawat, former Governor of the Bank of Thailand and Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, serving as Director of the Happy Life project.

Inside the exhibition booth ‘Happy Life by Money & Banking Magazine and Bangkok Bank’, there are 36 artworks from 18 artists in the Six-Point watercolor artist group founded by Dr. Suchart Wongthong, an internationally renowned watercolor artist. Other activities include classical music performances and lectures on the concept of composing songs by film score composers, poetry readings by a group of national artists in literature on the topics of ‘happiness’ and ‘finance’, in line with the concept of Money Expo 2025. Those interested can visit the exhibition booth ‘Happy Life by Money & Banking Magazine and Bangkok Bank’ at Money Expo 2025 from May 15-18, 2025, at Challenger Hall 2-3, IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani.

• "Gain 1st 810" - Pay premiums for only 7 years, receive 15 years of protection. Receive annual payouts of 4% for years 1-7 and 5% for years 8-15, totaling 810% of the insured amount upon maturity.
• "Gain 1st Speed Up 15/8" - Pay premiums for 8 years, receive 15 years of protection. Receive annual payouts of 10% at the end of each policy year from years 1-15, totaling 886% of the insured amount upon maturity.
• "Gain 1st Savings 10X 15/10" - The newest plan, pay premiums for 10 years, receive 15 years of protection. Receive annual payouts of 10% at the end of each policy year from years 1-15 and receive 1,000% of the insured amount upon maturity. This plan is easy to apply for with no medical exam or health questions required, making it ideal for working adults, investors, executives, and business owners. The plan can be tailored to individual financial planning goals.
  
  

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Bangkok Bank will join Money Expo 2025 under the concept of “It’s all connected with Bangkok Bank”. The Bank aims to help customers build wealth and prepare for uncertainties in the future. Attendees can expect comprehensive financial solutions, special promotions, and expert advice to smoothly transition into the modern financial world. At the same time, the Bank reinforces its role as a “trusted partner and reliable close friend” standing by customers for all financial matters. Don't miss out! The event will take place from May 15-18, 2025, at Challenger Hall 2-3, IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani.

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Pochanee Kongkalai said the Bank will participate in Money Expo 2025 under the concept of “It’s all connected with Bangkok Bank”. The Bank serves as a bridge connecting customers to financial products and services in an easy, convenient, and secure way. This allows customers to plan their lives with flexibility anytime, anywhere, prepare for any situation and move towards sustainable wealth and stability together. This approach aligns with the core concept of the event, “Resilient Wealth”, which emphasizes adaptable prosperity and is expected to become the financial model of the future.

“The uncertainties surrounding us today mean that traditional investment approaches may no longer be sufficient to manage risks. As a result, sustainable and flexible investment strategies have become an increasingly popular financial model. The Bank’s participation in the event this year will focus on both investment opportunities and risk diversification to ensure stable returns and long-term financial security. The Bank recognizes the importance of building a strong financial foundation and has prepared expert advisors to present financial products and services tailored to the diverse financial goals of its customers," said Miss Pochanee.

To connect customers to wealth in a tangible way, the Bank has prepared a range of financial products and services, along with special promotions, to make every transaction more valuable than ever. These offerings are provided through the following financial and investment solutions.

• Build financial wealth through life insurance and flexible investments in the digital era:
  • Thai ESGX: Open to new investments as well as fund transfers from LTF (Long-Term Equity Funds), allowing investors to further expand their portfolios in Thai equities. This fund also offers tax benefits according to the conditions set by the Revenue Department. Special – For every 50,000 invested baht in the Thai ESGX Fund from Bualuang Asset Management receive 100-baht worth of B-ST fund units, up to a maximum of 1,600 baht per person. Alternatively, for every 50,000 baht invested in the Thai ESGX Fund from Bangkok Capital Asset Management receive a 100 baht Cenpay Gift Voucher*. (Conditions apply as specified by the asset management company*).
  • Retirement Mutual Funds (RMF) & Thai ESG Funds – Designed to help individuals prepare for retirement and/or invest in Thailand’s sustainable future, these funds also offer tax benefits according to the conditions set by the Revenue Department. Special – Invest 100,000 baht to 299,999 baht in RMF or Thai ESG funds during the event and receive a universal adapter worth 200 baht. For investments of 300,000 baht or more, you will also receive a neck pillow worth 400 baht*. (Conditions apply as specified by the asset management company*).
  • Gain 1st savings insurance offers life protection with the right to receive high interest. When you apply for Gain 1st savings insurance and pay the first annual premium of 100,000 baht or more per policy, you will receive the right to open a Bualuang Super Bonus fixed deposit account and deposit a minimum of 10,000 baht within the same day and at the same branch where you applied for the insurance to receive 6-month fixed deposit interest* + special interest rate of 2.5% per annum** from May 8, 2025 - July 8, 2025 Participating Gain 1st savings insurances are Gain 1st Savings 10x 15/10, Gain 1st Speed Up 15/8, Gain 1st 810
    
    *Interest rate as announced by the Bank on the date of deposit
    **Customers will receive interest on their deposits under this program at the end of the 6-month fixed deposit period. The conditions are as specified by the program.
    
    Remarks:
    • The insured should always understand the details, coverage and conditions before deciding to buy insurance
    • The terms and conditions of coverage will be specified in the insurance policy issued to the policyholder
    • The terms and conditions of the promotion and special interest rate under the program are as specified by the Bank and Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited
    • Life insurance by Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited
      
      
• Convenient, fast, and secure financial services through a variety of modern payment systems that meet the needs of all your travel and spending:
  • Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking meets the needs of all lifestyles, including daily spending, investment, and tourism, with outstanding features such as Quick Pay, which enables you to make a quick payment with no PIN required up to a maximum of 5,000 baht/day. The Lock & Unlock feature that helps lock your deposit account temporarily anytime, anywhere via your mobile phone increases your peace of mind. It also creates a seamless international travel experience such as scanning Weixin Pay QR or UnionPay QR to pay in China. Special New customers who apply for Mobile Banking at the event will receive a "Nong Jud" doll keychain worth 459 baht while existing customers who complete the task of collecting 50 plankton will receive a cloth bag worth 150 baht at the event
  • Debit cardholders of the Be 1st Smart TPN Siriraj card can join in making donation to the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Get a free basic package health check-up and accident insurance with a maximum limit of 200,000 baht. Apply for the Be 1st Digital AIS Points card for free with no fee and get up to 50 AIS Points every month when using the card to shop online. Special Apply for the card via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking and get one ECO Bag valued at 590 baht
  • e-Savings Account is easy to open through Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking. You can then easily make fund transfers and top-up instantly through the app Special open an e-Savings account or Bualuang Extra Digital savings account at the event and receive one Bangkok Bank 80th anniversary cloth bag valued at 199 baht
  • Bangkok Bank M Visa Credit Card organizes "BANGKOK BANK M VISA SHOPVENTURE" campaign. When you spend with any type of Bangkok Bank M Visa cards at The Mall department stores, you will receive M Cash Coupon up to 6,000 Baht and many other privileges (April 24, 2025 –May 29, 2025)
  • BeMerchant NextGen – Merchant Application to receive payments for goods and services with a QR Code. Available for various channels including PromptPay QR, QR VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay, TPN, WeChat and Alipay+. It also accepts cross-border QR payments from Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, and Hong Kong tourists. Special Merchants who successfully apply for the BeMerchant NextGen app will receive an apron worth 350 baht.
    
    
• Loan Services - Offering advice and support for both individual and business clients as your trusted financial partner:
  • Bualuang Home Loan – Customers refinancing existing home loans or purchasing bank-owned properties for residential purposes will receive a special interest rate (for event-registered customers only). Free Survey and assessment fee for the collateral valued at a minimum of 3,000 baht per property. (excluding VAT)
  • Bualuang Poonphol (Home for Cash) – Customers applying for a multi-purpose loan using their residence as collateral with the maximum loan amount of 10 million baht with a repayment term of up to 30 years will receive a special interest rate (for event-registered customers only). Special – Customers approved for a Bualuang Poonphol loan and complete a mortgage registration for 500,000 THB or more between May 1, 2025 – December 30, 2025, will receive a Magic e-Voucher worth 2,000 baht from Central Group.
  
  Remarks :
  1. Borrow only as much as necessary and the amount that can be repaid
  2. The effective interest rate throughout the contract term, Bualuang Home Loan is between 4.60% - 5.72% per annum. Bualuang Poonphol is between 5.82% - 7.18% per annum
  3. The MRR as of March 5, 2025 = 6.95% per annum. Floating interest rates can move up or down as per the Bank’s announcements on www.bangkokbank.com or at the bank’s branches.
  
  
  • Bualuang Green Financing for Transition to Environmental Sustainability - Supporting businesses in their transition toward environmental sustainability in three areas of environmental sustainability which include reducing CO2 emissions, adapting to climate change and reducing pollution.
 

Marine conservation – Bangkok Bank Vice President, Office of the President Dr.Jirawat Panpiemras, Vice Presidents of Public Relations Department Mr.Suwit Indrachalerm, Assistant Vice President Regional Manager Region 3 - Provincial Commercial Banking Mr.Sarote Rotejanasarote along with Bangkok Bank executives and staff joined the ‘Upper Gulf of Thailand Sea Conversation at Samut Sakhon’ activity at the Tha Chin River embankment in Samut Sakhon Province. The event was presided over by Samut Sakhon Governor Mr.Narit Niramayawong and has been organized for 14 consecutive years by the Samut Sakhon Fisheries Association to unite efforts to protect the sea, marine and natural resources while raising awareness about sustainable resource use. This will help restore Thai seas and the deteriorating ecosystem which is affected by issues such as global warming, illegal fishing, and the rapid increase of industrial factories.

"On this occasion, the Bank also supported the building of artificial reefs from old cement mixer barrels which have been beautifully painted to serve as underwater habitats for marine species at the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand. This promotes a balanced ecosystem, prevents coastal erosion, and combats illegal fishing by preventing trawlers from encroaching on fishermen's areas. The Bank is committed to being 'trusted partner and reliable close friend' and participates in the conservation of the Gulf of Thailand through the 'Bualuang Save the Earth: Rak Tha Chin' project. This project has included activities such as installing litter traps, providing education and encouraging waste separation to reduce waste in the Tha Chin River before it flows into the sea. Since February 2024, the project has prevented more than 31.67 tonnes of waste from entering the Gulf of Thailand (as of the end of April 2025). Additionally, the Bank has extended the value of waste through participation in the Don’t Cry I Care sustainable waste separation project and established community recycling banks to create sustainable waste management practices.

Bangkok Bank participated in organizing lanterns (lightbulb type) with the Bank’s logo as a Buddhist offering for His Majesty the King’s royal merit-making ceremony on Visakha Bucha Day 2025 at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram in the Grand Palace. The Bureau of the Royal Household will install the logo lanterns in the Sala Rai area of Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram on Visakha Bucha Day, which this year falls on Sunday, May 11, 2025 (the 15th waxing moon of the 6th lunar month). As ‘a trusted partner and reliable close friend,’ the Bank has continuously organized the logo lanterns as a Buddhist offering every year to uphold tradition, maintain the religion, and support the stability of Buddhism in Thailand, with the intention of creating positive impacts for Thai society in every aspect.

Contribution - Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Ms. Pochanee Kongkalai (4th from right), Vice Presidents, Public Relations Department Mr. Aphiwat Punnopakorn (2nd from left) Mr. Suwit Indrachalerm (left), Assistant Vice President, Regional Manager Region 4–Metropolitan Consumer Banking, Sombat Limsuvattanaphong (right), Assistant Vice President and Phlapphla Chai Branch Manager, Miss Chitpraphat Malaniyom (3rd from right) altogether with Bangkok Bank executives and staff, presented a donation of 200,000 baht to the Sai Jai Thai Foundation under the Royal Patronage for 12 consecutive years to pay tribute during the 70th Birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on April 2, 2025 and to celebrate the 50th anniversary for the establishment of Sai Jai Thai Foundation. The donation was received by Sai Jai Thai Foundation Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Mrs. Amara Intawongsa (4th from left) and Executive Committee Member M.L. Uemsook Kitiyakara (3rd from left).

Bangkok Bank, a leading regional bank, is committed to being a “trusted partner and reliable close friend” by developing quality financial products and services with high security standards to meet the needs of all customer groups, along with 'creating value for a sustainable future' in all dimensions for Thai society for 80 years. The Bank has continuously contributed to the Sai Jai Thai Foundation since 2013, to support the foundation's main mission of caring for and assisting soldiers, police, civilian volunteers and families of those who were injured, disabled and killed doing their duty to protect the country. This includes more than 3,000 people, and it consists of allocation of financial assistance covering the quality of life, supporting on medical and public health, education and scholarships for children, and training for side jobs to help create extra income.

Bangkok Bank, as a "trusted partner", invited top executives to join seminars to encourage entrepreneurs across all sectors to prepare for new environmental trade regulations while moving towards a green and low-carbon economy. All speakers agreed that businesses should adapt swiftly in order to seize global trade opportunities as failing to adapt could impact their sales. The Bank advised starting with self-assessment to establish a baseline, using data collection platforms, and reducing energy waste. The Bank said such measures could lower electricity costs by 15-20% and it called on the government to provide financial support and enhanced incentives to encourage businesses to adapt more effectively.

Bangkok Bank Director and Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Kobsak Pootrakool said that Bangkok Bank, as a “trusted partner and reliable close friend” is committed to helping Thai entrepreneurs seize opportunities and achieve sustainable business growth by sharing knowledge, building business networks, and providing financial support. Recently, the Bank hosted “The Great Green Transition” seminar to bring together speakers from leading Thai companies and government agencies to offer insights and identify pivotal changes. A shared focus among leading organizations is establishing a baseline—recording the levels of greenhouse gas emissions or energy use over a specific period. This baseline serves as a starting point for clear and actionable plans to reduce carbon usage effectively.

In the past, the Thai economy has used energy as a key business driver, but this has contributed to global warming. However, now the world is trying to find ways to move towards a low-carbon economy and new trade regulations are being introduced to help make this happen.

“Thai businesses should not see the EU’s new CBAM carbon regulations as a far-off issue just because they do not yet produce the products that are subject to them, as in the future, the environmental measures will cover all product groups. Furthermore, it will not only be the European Union that applies these rules as many countries are also preparing to adopt them, which will make all products traceable throughout the entire chain. Even if a business is a small cog in the industry, failing to meet these standards, may make their products unsellable,” said Mr. Kobsak.

Mr. Tim McCaffery, Global Investment Director Siam Cement Public Company Limited or SCG said SCG has invested in new technologies that will help businesses effectively reduce carbon emissions, such as high-efficiency solar panel technology, technology that provides high thermal energy without carbon emissions, technologies that remove carbon from the air and products that can increase efficiency in the cold transport supply chain system. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 25% by 2030 and produce cement with a lower carbon footprint, with the aim of contributing to a sustainable future for Thailand.

“The easiest first step is to assess energy and utility usage within a business and look for ways to reduce energy consumption while considering using renewable energy, improving production processes and adopting technology. The most immediate and tangible benefit for businesses would be the reduction of electricity costs by at least 15-20% as this can greatly cut the cost of doing business and begin the green economy transition journey. This will definitely increase competitiveness for businesses in the long term,” said Mr. Tim

Executive Vice President - Corporate Engineering Charoen Pokphand Foods Mr. Peerapong Krinchai said that large companies selling products worldwide face pressure to move towards a low-carbon business due to international consumer demands and new trade barriers. This is driving large companies to commit to low-caron paths to meet standards such as CBAM and EUDR to remain competitive. Although small businesses may not yet see this as relevant, the seminar organized by the Bank brought together large and small businesses to raise awareness about global warming and ongoing changes. This will help SME transition to a low-carbon society and ensure the sustainability of both the business and agro-industry sectors in Thailand.

Mr. Mongkhon Tangsiriwit - Cluster president in charge of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar for Schneider Electric, a leading global organization in sustainability, shared his experience in organizational transformation and highlighted three main areas for sustainability transition:

• Strategize: Create a baseline and a decarbonization roadmap.
• Digitize: Adopt digital technologies to measure energy consumption and carbon emissions and analyze data to find ways to reduce energy consumption.
• Decarbonize: Find solutions to reduce carbon emissions such as using green energy and improving work processes to use energy efficiently.

Leading Digital Banking - Bangkok Bank Senior Executive Vice President Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong and Executive Vice President Prassanee Ouiyamaphan represented the bank at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum. This event marked the 67th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and was organized by the Thai Embassy in Korea and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation between Thailand and South Korea. The forum was attended by high-level Thai government officials, including Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, and numerous senior executives from various organizations. On this occasion, Bangkok Bank, as a 'leading regional bank' collaborated with BC Card, a leading financial service provider in South Korea led by Mr. Choi Won-Seok, CEO of BC Card Co., Ltd., to connect international payment systems by developing the Cross-Border QR Payment service between Thailand and South Korea. In the initial phase, the service will be available for inbound transactions, allowing South Korean tourists visiting Thailand to pay for goods and services at stores displaying Cross-Border QR Payment – Pay Like a Local. This initiative reinforces Bangkok Bank's strength as a regional digital banking leader, ready to connect opportunities for customers in all dimensions. The event was held at the Lotte Seoul Hotel in Seoul, South Korea