Allianz Ayudhya Assurance has announced its partnership with Bangkok Hospital Group (BDMS), the largest private hospital network in Thailand and Cambodia. Allianz Ayudhya said its “My First Class @BDMS” package offered an exclusive medical service to the customer.

The plan covers all medical treatment, including check-ups, vaccination, dental care, maternity and vision up to Bt100 million per year.

Bryan Smith, CEO of Allianz Ayudhya Assurance PCL, said: “As the leader in life and health insurance products, Allianz Ayudhya continues to develop solutions that meet the needs of the consumers. Especially in the light of critical illness or even more complex diseases evolving in our world, quality medical treatment is required in order to help a patient get through this difficult moment. “Allianz Ayudhya would like to take a more proactive role in offering a health protection in a holistic approach, from preemptive, to treatment and follow-up. And to achieve that, we need a partner that shares the same vision in delivering the best health care treatment and services. And it’s our great pleasure to have BDMS as our partner – the perfect combination.”

Dr Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth, the CEO of BDMS, said a commitment to excellence has earned the group a reputation as one of the most prestigious hospital networks in the Asia-Pacific region. As a consequence it won certification by non-profit patient safety organisation Joint Commission International (JCI) and professional affiliation with international medical institutions and medical schools such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Cedars-Senai Neurosurgery and the Hannover Medical School, Poramaporn said.

BDMS has six major sites: Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Hospital, BNH Hospital, Phyathai Hospital, Paola Hospital and the Royal Hospital, making it the largest medical group in the country.

THE MALL OFFERS MID-YEAR DISCOUNTS

The Mall Group, including the Emporium, EmQuartier and Paragon department stores, has launched its Get Lucky Mid-Year Sale”, running until July 25. The firm said the campaign offered 80-per-cent discounts in every branch, and over 1 million items, to support the economy through the “Thailand Shopping and Dining Paradise 2018” project, from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The aim is to increase sales by 30 per cent and predicts a 20-per-cent increase of traffic to the department store and shopping centres, the firm said.

Voralak Tulaphorn, chief marketing officer at the Mall, said: “The overall picture of the customer’s spending power in the first five months has substantial growth due to the continuous large campaigns and marketing activities.

“In addition, the strong incentive from the government to support the economy is a good sign for continuous growth for the retail industry. The Mall Group has an increase of over 30 per cent for its tourist customer base, especially Chinese, Cambodian, Laotian, Burmese and Vietnamese tourists.

“We will use technology to assist in services and offer specific promotions that are timely and customised, such as the M Card and Stamp application which helps you collect points with the restaurants in the shopping centre.”

ROBINSON, CENTRAL JOIN FORCES

Robinson and Central Group are jointly hosting a mid-year campaign, “The Greatest Grand Sale ”, with the best offers from 1 June – 8 July 2018 at 46 Robinson Department Stores nationwide.

Anawat Sangkhasap, senior vice president /customer strategy, Robinson Public Company Limited, said: “Robinson will create a stimulating shopping atmosphere for all shoppers to spend more, after the satisfactory business results of Robinson and the retail industryin the first quarter. One of the positive contributing factors is the gradual economic recovery that increased shoppers’ purchasing power and overall spending, compared to the same period of last year.

Exclusive offers are available for Robinson customers during the campaign. Quality products throughout the stores are included in this promotion with up to 80 per cent discount.

Special offers include: Redeem The 1Card points in the same amount of the total receipt to enjoy an additional discount of 12.5 per cent, win a chance to become the owner of the New Toyota Yaris Ative, worth more than Bt600,000.