Bangkok Bank - BKK Bank

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (Thai: à¸˜à¸™à¸²à¸„ารกรุงเทพ, RTGS: Thanakhan Krung Thep), is a Thai commercial bank with approximately US$78 billion in total assets (as of 31 Dec 2013). Its branch network includes over 1,000 branches within Thailand, with 26 international branches or representative offices in 13 nations, spanning ASEAN and others, including wholly owned subsidiaries in Malaysia and China. Bangkok Bank has branches in London and New York to complement its extensive network in Southeast Asia.

History

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Bangkok Bank was established in 1944. With more than 18 million accounts, it is Thailand's largest bank, and one of the largest regional banks in Southeast Asia.
The bank is a publicly listed company and among the top five companies in terms of size listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The company's current president is Chartsiri Sophonpanich, the grandson of its founder and former president Chin Sophonpanich and the son of former president Chatri Sophonpanich. Bangkok Bank's executive chairman is Kosit Panpiemras.
Bangkok Bank has a full range of business, investment banking, and personal banking services. It is one of the most active global traders of Thai baht and baht-denominated bonds. The bank trades in all major currencies as well as a large number of regional currencies. Other services include same day transactions in import and export bills, inward and outward remittances, swaps, options, and forward contracts and trading in the primary and secondary markets for government bonds and corporate debentures.
The company received a royal warrant of appointment for its services and has had the privilege of displaying the royal garuda since 1967.
The SWIFT code for Bangkok Bank is BKKBTHBK.
Bangkok Bank currently has the largest overseas branch network, in 13 countries, of any Thai bank, including wholly owned subsidiaries in Malaysia, China, and a representative office in Myanmar.

Leadership

Presidents of Bangkok Bank since its founding are:

• Luang Roprukit, 1944–1952
• Chin Sophonpanich, 1952–1977
• Boonchu Rojanastien, 1977–1980
• Chatri Sophonpanich, 1980–1992
• Vichit Suraphongchai, 1992–1994
• Chartsiri Sophonpanich, 1994–present

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