Thailand Financial News

KTC or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited and The Old Vajiravudh College Alumni under His Royal Patronage jointly launch KTC-O.V. Titanium MasterCard card to present members, students’ parents and teachers of Vajiravudh College with a refreshing take on life and a full range of travel, sports and health related privileges.

Number of first year applicants targeted at 2,000. Mr. Viroj Nualkhair, President, The Old Vajiravudh College Alumni under His Royal Patronage, said “We are most pleased to work with KTC on this occasion. KTC is a leading Thai financial institution with largest member base and advanced products and services. Also, they are in the company of various local and international business partners who offer diverse privileges reflecting the requirements of our members. We are certain that KTC-O.V. Titanium MasterCard card will be able to satisfy O.V. teachers and parents of Vajiravudh College students who like to explore new things in life. Vajiravudh College is like a remembrance of its founder King Vajiravudh. And it is a great pride for us to have gone to this college so this exclusive credit card for O.V. very well expresses this pride and bond of ours.” Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul, Senior Executive Vice President, Credit Card Business, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, the leading Thai credit card company, said “It is our honor to have developed KTC-O.V. Titanium MasterCard card. We appreciate the potentials of Vajiravudh College Alumni which has always been contributing to the society. Vajiravudh College is a prestigious educational institution. Their alumni have become knowledgeable people who are highly successful in their respective fields. Many have become well known on the national level and are of high purchase power. So this is another channel through which we can attract more quality members, particularly for the affinity card sector.” “We hope KTC-O.V. Titanium MasterCard card will facilitate about 10,000 members, teachers and parents of students of Vajiravudh College well in their spending, regardless of their lifestyle. The graphic on the card is that of the white building and “O.V. MEMBER” embossing. All O.V. should be pleased by this unique treatment.” Holders of KTC-O.V. Titanium MasterCard card will enjoy a great variety of privileges. Travel: up to 50% discount at Chumporn Cabana Resort and Dive Center, Chumporn province; 20% discount at Chomview Hotel, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province; and, 45% discount on car rental at AVIS. Sports: discount on green fee at Suwan Golf Course and Country Club, Mission Hills Phuket and the Emerald Golf Rayong; free use of fitness center (3 visits) plus one complimentary Bikram Yoga class and one complimentary Planet Yoga class at California Wow Experience; waiver of 2,500 Baht member entrance fee and right to bring a friend for 7-days free trial in the birth month; and, specially priced sport apparel and equipments at Sports Revolution. Health: complimentary 5,000 Baht hair and scalp treatment plus hair and scalp condition analysis at Svenson Hair Center. Education and magazine subscription: one extra year of subscription on top of one-year subscription of Readers Digest; up to 20% discount on His Her Golf subscription; 10% discount on Golf Digest subscription; and, 5% discount on computer and English courses on top of regular promotions at Siam Computer and Language Institute. “In addition to these, card holders will be entitled to unique privileges of Titanium card in other countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia as if they hold a card issued by local banks in those countries. They will receive double Forever Rewards points and have the option of installment payment at interest rate as low as 0.69% through Flexi by Phone.” “Cardholders will be enjoying more discounts and privileges at 1,100 local establishments with Make Sense logo; unique and convenient point collection (1 point for every 25 Baht); and, redemption of goods and services without traditional redemption catalogues at establishments where Forever Rewards sign is shown. They can also choose KTC mileage for redemption of flight tickets from any airline. This allows them to travel the world anytime they want, choose their own seat and issue a ticket at any hour of the day through Card Member Travel Service Center. This assures that their flights and accommodations will be quickly and correctly booked. The points they collect will never expire as well.” “We expect to have 2,000 members by 2007. More privileges will be procured for O.V. members, particularly those involving sports, hotels and gasoline. For more details, please see KTC What’s Up magazine, visit www.ktc.co.th or call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000.”, said Mr. Thawatchai in conclusion. For more information:
Public and Corporate Affairs Department, Krungthai Card Public Company Limited