Bangkok--11 Dec--HSBC
HSBC in Thailand has been named as the Best Company for Outstanding Support to Disabled Persons 2007 by National Office for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security for its continuous contributions and efforts to support the disabled persons.
Photo shows Mr. Willie Tham, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC in Thailand recently received the award from Mr. Phaiboon Wattanasiritham, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development and Human Security at Prince Palace Hotel, Mahanak on the International Day of Disabled Persons.
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1. HSBC in Thailand
HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand in 1888. With access to global expertise and enriched local knowledge, HSBC in Thailand provides a full range of financial services including corporate and institutional banking, global markets, securities services, trade finance, payment and cash management services to corporate customers; personal financial services and credit cards to a growing retail customer base in Thailand. HSBC is globally recognised for its high service standards, ethical practices and full commitment to corporate social responsibilities to benefit the local economy.
2. HSBC Holdings plc or the HSBC Group
Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group’s international network comprises around 10,000 offices in 83 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, serves over 125 million customers and has assets of US$2,150 billion as at 30 June 2007. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) is the founding and principal member of the HSBC Group.