Bangkok Bank
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| Type | Public company |
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| Traded as | SET: BBL |
| Founded | Thailand (1 December 1944)[1] |
| Founder(s) | Chin Sophonpanich |
| Headquarters | 333 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand[1] |
| Number of locations | 1000+ branches, 7800+ ATM and CDM (2011)[2] |
| Key people | Chin Sophonpanich (President)[3] |
| Total assets | US$66.79 billion (2011)[2] |
| Employees | 21,503 (2011)[2] |
| Website | www.bangkokbank.com |
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (Thai: ธนาคารกรุงเทพ, RTGS: Thanakan Krung Thep), is a Thai commercial bank, with approximately US$66.79 billion in total assets (at 31 December 2011)[2]. Its branch network includes over 1000 branches within Thailand, with 26 international branches or representative offices in 13 economies, spanning ASEAN and major economic countries, including wholly owned subsidiaries in Malaysia and China[4] . Bangkok Bank also own branches in London and New York to complement its extensive network in South East Asia.
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History
Bangkok Bank was established in 1944. With more than 18 million accounts, it is Thailand’s largest bank, and the seventh largest regional bank 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. Its headquarters are located at 333 Silom Road in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok. 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 Thai 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 the privilege to display the royal Garuda since 1967.[5]
The SWIFT Code for Bangkok Bank is BKKBTHBK.
Bangkok Bank currently has the largest overseas branch network of any Thai bank in 13 economies, including wholly owned subsidiaries in Malaysia, China and one 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
External links
Media related to Bangkok Bank at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ^ a b Bangkok Bank (2011). 2010 Annual Registration Statement Form 56-1. http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank%20Thai/Documents/Site%20Documents/For%20Shareholder/56_1_2553.pdf. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ a b c d Bangkok Bank (2012). Annual Report 2011. http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank%20Thai/Documents/Site%20Documents/Annual%20Report/2011/AR2011_En.pdf. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ Stock Exchange of Thailand. "Company Profile". http://www.set.or.th/set/companyprofile.do?symbol=BBL. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ "Bangkok Bank to open its 26th international network; Surabaya sub-branch, the Bank’s second branch in Indonesia" (in English). Bangkok Bank media release. 28 March 2012. http://www.bangkokbank.com/Bangkok%20Bank/About%20Bangkok%20Bank/About%20Us/Media%20Room/2012/March/Pages/PressRelease28Mar.aspx. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "A Tribute to a King" Leaders Magazine (Bangkok) 29 (4): 137–138 October 2006 http://www.leadersmag.com/issues/2006.4_Oct/2006.4%20thai.pdf. Retrieved 24 January 2011
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