HSBC in Thailand
HSBC initially opened for business in Thailand in 1888 and has been serving Thai people for 13 decades. It was the first commercial bank in Thailand.
HSBC has made significant contributions to the establishment of solid foundations for Thailand’s financial and banking sectors. For example, in 1889 HSBC issued the first banknotes in Thailand. HSBC also issued the first foreign loan to the Thai government for its railroad construction project. HSBC has always been a major driving force behind Thailand’s commerce and economy.
Throughout the past 130 years HSBC has based its standard services on an in-depth local knowledge and a true recognition of the Thai people’s changing needs. HSBC is committed to its goal to be the best bank and a key driving force for the Thai economy and Thai society.
Today, HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial and banking services to corporate customers.
History timeline
1888 – The first step in Thailand
HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand on 2 December 1888 as Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. Its first office was located at “the old Belgian Consulate” on Charoenkrung Road.
1889 – Introduced first banknotes
The bank introduced the first banknotes into Siam in 1889 with the permission of Siamese authorities. The currency notes were issued in denomination of one, five, 10, 80, 90 and 100 ticals (baht) which were used widely to pay debts and taxes among customs officials and other government offices. When the Bank of Thailand issued its own banknotes in 1902, the amount of the Bank’s banknotes in circulation decreased gradually.
1890 – Moving to “Tanam Si Phraya”
In 1890, the bank moved to a Roman-style building, known today as Tanam Si Phraya, which was also the site of a luxury hotel called The Oriental for 87 years. The office building was declared officially open by HRH Prince of Chandaburi, then the Minister of Finance.
1905 - Siam's first foreign loans
The first public overseas loan to the Siamese government was issued in 1905 for the announced purpose of railway construction. The government, under the advice of a British financial expert, wished to retain a minimum treasury balance of 22 million baht. Railways were of a high priority in the unification and centralization of the Kingdom, and therefore the decision was made to borrow abroad.
The Siamese Ambassador in Paris approached two banks – one British, HSBC, and one French, Banque de I'Indo-Chine, the French and British issued bonds were to rank pari passu and the loan was issued in both London and Paris in March 1905. The actual signing of the agreement was celebrated with a dinner at the Savoy for 20 people including the Siamese Ambassador to Paris, Phraya Suriyanuwatr.
1977 – Moving to Siam Center
In 1977, the Bank moved from Tanam Si Phraya to Siam Center Department Store.
1982 – Moving to HSBC Building on Silom
In 1982, the Bank moved to the HSBC Building on Silom road for 20 years until 2001.
2001 – Moving to HSBC Building on Rama IV
On 9 February 2001, the bank moved to its current location of the HSBC Building on Rama IV road.
Financial information
HSBC in Thailand’s summary statement of assets and liabilities
October English PDF 1.21 MB
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2022
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2021
December English PDF 792.03 KB
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2020
December English PDF 1.24 MB
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2019
December English PDF 1018.77 KB
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June English PDF 1.04 MB
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2018
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2017
December English PDF 611.62 KB
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September English PDF 1.25 MB
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2016
December English PDF 581.57 KB
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June English PDF 1.59 MB
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2015
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2014
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July English PDF 251.82 KB
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2013
December English PDF 403.99 KB
November English PDF 256.33 KB
October English PDF 253.86 KB
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March English PDF 2.68 MB
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2012
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June English PDF 321.07 KB
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2011
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November English PDF 13.58 KB
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September English PDF 296.69 KB
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June English PDF 479.43 KB
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April English PDF 19.98 KB
March English PDF 877.11 KB
February English PDF 20.46 KB
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2010
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June English PDF 626.43 KB
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March English PDF 331.96 KB
February English PDF 14.03 KB
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2009
December English PDF 14.44 KB
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September English PDF 321.84 KB
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June English PDF 276.73 KB
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April English PDF 13.85 KB
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January English PDF 13.82 KB
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Bangkok Branch annual financial statements and audit report of Certified Public Accountant
2022
For the years ended 31 December 2022 and 2021 English PDF 1.67 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2022 and 2021 Thai PDF 5.14 MB
2021
For the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 English PDF 2.82 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 Thai PDF 3.62 MB
2020
For the years ended 31 December 2020 and 2019 English PDF 2.04 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2020 and 2019 Thai PDF 3.16 MB
2019
For the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018 English PDF 3.30 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018 Thai PDF 3.34 MB
2018
For the years ended 31 December 2018 and 2017 English PDF 2.82 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2018 and 2017 Thai PDF 2.73 MB
2017
For the year ended 31 December 2017 and 2016 English PDF 2.34 MB
For the year ended 31 December 2017 and 2016 Thai PDF 2.02 MB
2016
For the years ended 31 December 2016 and 2015 English PDF 2.17 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2016 and 2015 Thai PDF 2.38 MB
2015
For the years ended 31 December 2015 and 2014 English PDF 1.02 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2015 and 2014 Thai PDF 1.91 MB
2014
For the years ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 English PDF 1.06 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 Thai PDF 2.80 MB
2013
For the years ended 31 December 2013 and 2012 English PDF 2.75 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2013 and 2012 Thai PDF 3.09 MB
2012
For the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 English PDF 1.61 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 Thai PDF 2.32 MB
2011
For the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 English PDF 1.79 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 Thai PDF 2.46 MB
2010
For the years ended 31 December 2010 and 2009 English PDF 2.27 MB
For the years ended 31 December 2010 and 2009 Thai PDF 2.72 MB
2009
For the years ended 31 December 2009 and 2008 English PDF 518.10 KB
For the years ended 31 December 2009 and 2008 Thai PDF 589.52 KB
Pillar 3 disclosure
2023
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2023 English PDF 312.91 KB
2022
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2022 English PDF 515.06 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2022 English PDF 306.71 KB
2021
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2021 English PDF 520.33 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2021 English PDF 303.29 KB
2020
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2020 English PDF 404.99 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2020 English PDF 540.28 KB
2019
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2019 English PDF 928.75 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2019 English PDF 479.92 KB
2018
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2018 English PDF 919.01 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2018 English PDF 510.65 KB
2017
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2017 English PDF 893.18 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2017 English PDF 421.92 KB
2016
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2016 English PDF 955.76 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2016 English PDF 420.60 KB
2015
Pillar 3 disclosures as at 31 December 2015 English PDF 920.96 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2015 English PDF 221.69 KB
2014
Pillar 3 disclosures as at 31 December 2014 English PDF 719.51 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2014 English PDF 287.88 KB
2013
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2013 English PDF 870.58 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2013 English PDF 268.92 KB
2012
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2012 English PDF 876.35 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2012 English PDF 323.10 KB
2011
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2011 English PDF 284.76 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2011 English PDF 144.26 KB
2010
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2010 English PDF 314.05 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2010 English PDF 154.33 KB
2009
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 31 December 2009 English PDF 307.68 KB
Pillar 3 Disclosures as at 30 June 2009 English PDF 19.95 KB
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Disclosure of Supervisor-Imposed Fines (2020-2022)
Unit: THB
| Disclosure of Supervisor-Imposed Fines | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| 1. Total amount of fines imposed by supervisors each year | |||
| 1.1 By BOT | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 1.2 By SEC | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 1.3 By OIC - Not applicable as HSBC Thailand has no insurance business | |||
| 2. Total amount of fines for the violation of each section of laws (top-3 amounts) | |||
| 2.1 By BOT | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 2.2 By SEC | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 2.3 By OIC - Not applicable as HSBC Thailand has no insurance business | |||
| 3. Number of times fines are imposed for the violation of each section of laws (top-3 number of times) | |||
| 3.1 By BOT | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 3.2 By SEC | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 3.3 By OIC - Not applicable as HSBC Thailand has no insurance business | |||
| 4. Fines due to unfair market conduct | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Note:
- BOT: Bank of Thailand
- SEC: Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission
- OIC: Office of the Insurance Commission
HSBC Group history timeline
1865
Hong Kong harbour, Chinese artist, early 1860s
Staff in Fuzhou, China, 1887
Portrait of Thomas Jackson, around 1890
Chinese railway bond certificate, 1907
Staff in military uniform, First World War
Hong Kong building, 1965
Prison camp diary of HSBC staff member Max Haymes, 1943
Hong Kong garment factory, around 1950
Persian banknote, early 20th century
UK cash machine, around 1970
HSBC office, New York, 1999
HSBC lion, London, present day
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