For the first time, the bank will also be offering an advance allotment of government savings bonds at its booth, allowing people in Chiang Mai to apply for the bonds three days before they become available at Bangkok Bank branches throughout the rest of the country.

Money Expo Chiang Mai runs from October 13-15. The Bangkok Bank booth will be located in the Thai house in front of the Chiang Mai University auditorium.

Executive vice president and director of the provincial retail-banking group Chartchai Srirussamee said the theme of Bangkok Bank's booth was "Gateway to the Financial World".

The booth will showcase home loans with special interest rates, business loans for small and medium-sized enterprises, credit cards, bancassurance, retirement mutual funds, long-term equity funds, government savings bonds, Bualuang properties with special discounts and a free advisory service for businesses interested in international trade.

"The theme 'Gateway to the Financial World' reflects Bangkok Bank's goal of meeting our customers' financial needs. Once customers step into the booth, Bangkok Bank's complete range of products and services will be available to help them achieve their financial goals," Chartchai said.

"Chiang Mai is the 'Gateway to the North and the Economic Quadrangle', and participating in Money Expo is part of Bangkok Bank's commitment to be 'Phuan koo kit mit koo baan' - we care for our customers no matter where they live in Thailand.