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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

Bangkok Bank joins The Mall Group to expand into the retail customer market to building on the success in the second year of the Bangkok Bank M Visa co-branded card. A standout campaign has been launched to attract shoppers, offering M Cash Coupons worth up to 6,000 baht, along with packed special promotions aimed at boosting in-mall shopping. This initiative will support spending growth during Q2 of 2025 while also increasing travel and tourism-related expenditures. After partnering with 14 retail partners across Asia and Europe, Bangkok Bank also plans to launch prepaid cards to tap into the Chinese tourist market.

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President and Credit Card Division Manager Shoke Na Ranong said that the Bank has collaborated with The Mall Group to further build on the success of the co-branded Bangkok Bank M Visa card. This aims to expand the customer base by continually providing financial experiences tailored for retail customers. The campaigns will be aligned with the spending behaviors and preferences of cardholders, particularly in-store spending within The Mall Group, which accounts for the majority of the expenditures. These stores offer a comprehensive range of lifestyle, fashion, dining, and supermarket services. Recently, they have launched the 'BANGKOK BANK M VISA SHOPVENTURE' campaign to make every purchase with Bangkok Bank M Visa card at The Mall Group's stores even more rewarding. Customers can receive M Cash Coupons worth up to 6,000 baht, along with many other exclusive privileges.

There are also plans to expand the growth of out-store spending, particularly in the travel and overseas spending categories, which continue to show strong growth trends. Bangkok Bank and The Mall Group plan to collaborate with business partners both domestically and internationally to create new benefits tailored to the needs of cardholders in different segments. Additionally, there are plans to expand the customer base further through the development of new forms of co-branded card products such as the prepaid co-brand card which is designed to meet the needs of foreign tourists, especially those from China who are important customers of The Mall Group as well as the fan base of "Ling Ling Kwong", the latest presenter for this co-brand.

“The Bank and The Mall Group work closely together to analyze data and understand customers in depth, which has been a key part of the success of the Bangkok Bank M Visa card in its first year, especially during the last quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of this year, when card spending grew by more than 150%. We are confident that the additional campaigns launched in the second quarter will continue this good growth momentum with a continuous increase in card spending. It will also reinforce the Bank’s role as a "trusted partner and reliable close friend" that delivers benefits and value for money in every spending,” said Mr. Shoke.

The Mall Group Chief Marketing Officer Voralak Tulaphorn said the Thai economy in 2025 will continue to face a variety of challenges, while the tourism sector remains the main driving force. It is predicted that in 2025, the number of foreign tourists to Thailand will reach 36 million, generating revenue for the country of more than 1.69 trillion baht. The Mall Group and Bangkok Bank want to play a part in stimulating the economy and supporting spending by building confidence among tourists through the "Bangkok Bank M Exclusive Month : SHOPVENTURE" campaign, a major mid-year sale in both shopping centers and shopping malls under The Mall Group. Customers spendings with all types of Bangkok Bank M Visa card will get many privileges such as redeeming points for discounts up to 50% and receiving M Cash Coupons for up to 6,000 baht. At the same time, it continues to expand cooperation with overseas businesses to deliver a variety of benefits to M Card members and Bangkok Bank M Visa cardholders.

“The Mall Group continues to penetrate the international retail market, building on the success of the expansion of "Global Privilege" which extends benefits to M Card members and Bangkok Bank M Visa cardholders to suit the lifestyles of shoppers who love to travel around the world. Currently, The Mall Group has partnerships with department stores in 14 countries across Asia and Europe. These include Printemps in France, El Corte Inglés in Spain, nine branches of the Village Outlet under The Bicester Collection in Europe, Don Quijote in Japan, Sunway City in Malaysia, and K11 Musea in Hong Kong. This year we aim to establish partnerships with four more international department stores worldwide,” said Ms. Voralak

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“For many years Bangkok Bank has been a strong partner and a vital force, constantly supporting the mission of the Blood Center. Notably, thanks to the recent “8 million cc for 80 years of Bangkok Bank” project, we successfully collected up to 14 million cc of blood, or more than 35,000 units, equivalent to saving the lives of over 100,000 patients. This year, we will continue our participation with the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand” project. This initiative represents another significant step in amplifying the power of the 'givers’ to cover a wider area. It will also play a crucial role in ensuring that Thai society has sufficient blood reserves in all situations, both normal and critical, so that every life has an equal and timely opportunity for treatment,” said Associate Professor Dootchai. For those interested in joining the “Bangkok Bank aims to deliver 7 million cc Blood Donation to Save Lives throughout Thailand” project, blood donations can be made at the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society, in any of the 12 National Blood Service Regions nationwide, Mobile Blood Donation Units, and provincial hospitals that serve as blood service branch hospitals. Simply scan the QR code, fill in your information, and record the number of cc. donated with the project. Additionally, you can donate at the 12 Bangkok Bank Mobile Blood Donation Units, which will be organized quarterly in various regions nationwide until December 31, 2025.

A token of gratitude: Blood donors under the project who have donated 3 times within 2025 will receive a commemorative amulet of ‘Somdej Phra Pairee Pinas, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara’. For more information and the schedule of 12 Bangkok Bank’s Mobile Blood Donation Units, please contact Bangkok Bank at 0-2230-2062 or 0-2230-2700.

Triple Happiness at Mo-Mo-Paradise – Bangkok Bank Senior Vice President and Credit Card Marketing Manager Voranuch Siratharanont in collaboration with Noble Restaurant, launched the 'Triple Happiness at Mo-Mo-Paradise' campaign offering three special privileges for Bangkok Bank credit cardholders and fans of suki-shabu buffet who dine at Mo-Mo-Paradise and Mo-Mo-Paradise Gold branches nationwide. First privilege – get a 5% discount for spending of 2,500 baht per sales slip (discount for the All-You-Can-Eat set excludes alcoholic beverages and water). Second privilege – get 15% cashback when you redeem Thank You Rewards or M Points equal to the spending amount per sales slip, with no minimum spending required and no limit on the number or points redeemed. Register via SMS on the day of the transaction (service fee of 3 baht per SMS). Third privilege – the top 30 Mo-Mo-Paradise fans with the highest accumulated spending, will win prizes worth a total of 600,800 baht. To qualify simply use your Bangkok Bank credit card, accumulate spending and make at least three transactions during the promotion period.

• Top 1-10 fans: Receive a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256 GB mobile phone worth 46,900 baht each. A total of 10 prizes, with a combined value of 469,000 baht.
• Top 11-30 fans: Receive a Mo-Mo-Paradise gift voucher worth 6,590 baht each. A total of 20 prizes, with a combined value of 131,800 baht (each prize includes 10 All-You-Can-Eat vouchers worth 659 baht each)
  
  

Boosting morale – Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Ms. Pochanee Kongkalai (5th from left), Vice President, Public Relations Department Mr. Suwit Indrachalerm (3rd from left), and Assistant Vice President Regional Manager Region 5 Mrs. Naruemon Khemwilart (2nd from left), together with executives and staff, held recreational activities for injured veterans, police officers and volunteers in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the auspicious occasion of HRH’s birthday on April 2, 2025. The event has been held for 36 consecutive years, marking the Bank’s commitment to be a “trusted partner and reliable close friend” who is ready to support people in all circumstances. General Detnitit Luangngamkum (6th from right), Director of the War Veterans Organization, Dr. Jittima Preecha (7th from right), Director of the Veterans Hospital, and Ms. Anusara Rojanapradit (5th from right), President of the Housewives Association of the War Veterans Organization, represented the hospital to receive the donation at the Veterans General Hospital.

On this occasion, a total of 69 injured veterans, police officers and volunteers who have made sacrifices for the nation joined the event. Entertainment at the event included a Thai dance performance by students from Srinakharinwirot University and a music performance from Royal Thai Army Band Department. In addition, the Bank provided lunch, donated money and ‘Bualuang Care kits’ containing necessities to injured veterans, police officers and volunteers.

Bangkok Bank, led by Executive Vice President Manager, Head of Metropolitan Business Banking, Mr. Sahapol Wannasusri, organized a free seminar to continuously strengthen Thai SME potential. As a leading regional bank, committed to be “a trusted partner and reliable close friend”, the Bank aims to support SME to transform their businesses to be in line with ESG principles (Environmental, Social and Governance) in a substantial way and prepare them for challenges and opportunities arising from new global regulations and standards which is not just trends but essential for business to maintain long term competitiveness. To kick off 2025, in line with global trends, the seminar topic will be “ESG - Guidelines and Adaptation for Thai Entrepreneurs, especially SMEs” and it will be held on April 4, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 hrs.

Seminar participants will learn about economic development guidelines through the BCG Model, which promotes a Green Economy that grows sustainably and competitively on a global scale, and insights from experts who drive the BCG model will be provided under the following topics:

• “ESG - Guidelines and Adaptation for Thai Entrepreneurs, especially SMEs” By Dr. Saowanit Bunyasuwat, Vice Chairman committee of the BCG Model working group of the FTI
• “BBL Transformation Loan”by Bangkok Bank Assistant Vice President, Metropolitan Region 1 Manager, Mr. Praphan Tanmisuk

Bangkok Bank has paved the way for Thai businesses to enter the global market while responding to the green economy and low-carbon trends. The Bank invited experts and executives from leading private companies to share their success strategies through 'The Great Green Transition' seminar. The event addressed key challenges such as climate change, trade laws and measures, and inspirations for entrepreneurs. The Bank is ready to be a 'trusted partner and reliable close friend,' helping businesses adapt through knowledge, business networking, and financing to seize business opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.

Bangkok Bank President Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich stated at the opening of the seminar 'The Great Green Transition' that the world is undergoing a significant shift from global warming to global boiling, leading to more frequent and intense natural disasters across all continents, affecting both developing and developed countries. Environmental issues are becoming a global challenge with increasing impacts on the economy, trade, and investment. Major countries around the world are continually implementing regulatory measures and increasing their intensity. For example, the European Union has introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes additional fees on products with CO2 emissions higher than the approved standard.

All sectors need to understand how to measure the CO2 emissions of their businesses, how to move towards a low carbon supply chain, how to decarbonize their main production processes, and how to create and implement green innovation as a competitive advantage. This means everyone must move towards a transition known as the Green Transition and must achieve it.

For this reason, Bangkok Bank has initiated 'The Great Green Transition' project as a crucial start to build on environmental concepts and innovations, promote sustainable and eco-friendly growth, create networks, and enhance the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs towards achieving ‘Green Thailand’.

To develop this concept into activities that support entrepreneurs to adapt, the 'The Great Green Transition' seminar was organized to serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and perspectives from experts and senior executives from leading organizations, all of whom support the transition of Thai businesses towards a green and low-carbon economy.

“Bangkok Bank is dedicated to helping Thai businesses adapt to new environmental standards and smoothly transition to a low-carbon economy. We believe that 'The Great Green Transition' project will be a crucial tool for Thai entrepreneurs to navigate changing global regulations, create market expansion opportunities, and enhance business value. This initiative will also contribute to Thailand's goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions. Bangkok Bank is ready to be ‘a trusted partner and reliable close friend,' supporting Thai entrepreneurs to make a business transition into the future,” said Mr. Chatsiri.

Bangkok Bank is not only supporting knowledge but also offering a range of financial products and services to help customers transition smoothly to new business models. These include the Bualuang Transformation Loan for businesses wishing to enhance their operations in the digital age and adapt to the next normal by leveraging digital technology, adopting environmentally-friendly practices, or utilizing future innovations. Additionally, the Bank offers the “Bualuang Green Loan” and “Bualuang Green Solar Energy Loan” to meet environmental goals and align with ESG principles. The Bank has also prepared staff to assist customers from the initial stages of business adjustment planning to closely monitoring the situation and supporting problem solving.

The Bank has consistently organized activities to promote knowledge about these issues for entrepreneurs. One such event was the “Green Innovative Solutions Startup Pitching”, in which Thai startups with expertise in green business innovations were invited to present solutions to help Thai entrepreneurs transition effectively into the new competitive landscape. The event received participation from 44 startups, with 10 outstanding projects selected to exhibit their products and services at the seminar. Additionally, the top three startups were chosen to present their innovations on the seminar stage.

The Bank is also set to launch the “Green Transition Academy” training course, offering in-depth knowledge and practical training on climate change measures and regulations. Meanwhile, the Bank will create an official Facebook fan page, “The Great Green Transition by Bangkok Bank”, to serve as a hub for sharing knowledge, providing information on environmental trends, providing updates about regulatory measures affecting business operations, and offering organizational management guidelines for transitioning to new-era business practices. This platform will emphasize practical methods and examples that entrepreneurs can apply to their businesses.

Creating Business Leaders in the Digital Era – Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President Mr. Kobsak Pootrakool, joined Chulalongkorn University President Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Director of the Leaders for Global Operations Program at MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Yanchong Karen Zheng, and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management and Executive Director of the Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) Program Mr. Thomas Roemer, to launch the “Chula-LGO” program. This program aims to develop future leaders with comprehensive expertise who can integrate knowledge in engineering, business operations, and industrial systems management as well as precisely analyze and make decisions in complex situations in order to drive organizational success in the digital era. Bangkok Bank, as a “leading regional bank” and “trusted partner and reliable close friend,” focuses on developing technological innovations to create and enhance products that meet the needs of customers and businesses, providing excellent experiences and strengthening and leveraging the digital financial ecosystem. The Bank also offers students internship opportunities with its expert teams and builds bridges between the academic and business sectors to produce well-rounded, and highly capable, next-generation leaders who will play a crucial role in driving Thailand’s economy towards a sustainable future.

The “Chula-LGO” program is a two-year master’s degree designed to provide interdisciplinary learning experiences. Students will earn a master’s degree from the Faculty of Engineering and an MBA from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy at Chulalongkorn University. The curriculum is deeply integrated with both theoretical and practical learning, including a two-week study program at MIT LGO and a six-month research and internship project in the industry, ensuring students are well-prepared for the real world.

Bangkok Bank, as a “leading regional bank” is committed to creating value and sustainably elevating Thai education to an international level. The Bank supports the Chula-LGO as a Founder of the program, in collaboration with other private companies. This aligns with our ongoing partnership with MIT since 2014, through initiatives in research and innovation development, such as the Action Learning project, which allows MIT students to develop projects with local companies, and joint training/seminar programs to exchange perspectives with executives from leading private companies on technological and environmental impacts. Similarly, our continuous collaboration with Chulalongkorn University covers supporting training/seminar events, scholarships, special lectures by the Bank’s executives and experts and this new partnership program. The Bank aims to build not only a network of next-generation leaders who can adapt and lead organizations toward global success but also to contribute to Thailand’s human resource development plans, where Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming the world.