American Express Expands Card Acceptance Network in Thailand

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American Express partners with three leading Thai banks to expand its card acceptance network across Thailand.

•American Express collaborated with Kasikornbank, Bank of Ayudhya, and Siam Commercial Bank to expand its network.
•The expansion targets tourist destinations and daily spending categories in Bangkok and other major cities.
•The initiative aims to attract high-value travelers and support Thai SMEs.
•Millennials and Generation Z are identified as the fastest-growing customer segments for American Express.

•American Express announced a partnership with Kasikornbank, Bank of Ayudhya, and Siam Commercial Bank to expand its card acceptance network in Thailand.
•The expansion allows both international and domestic American Express card members to use cards at more travel, restaurant, retail, and wellness establishments.
•The Tourism Authority of Thailand reported that Thailand welcomed nearly 33 million foreign tourists in 2025.
•Annual spending via American Express cards is approximately three times higher than other payment network cards globally.
•Usman Arif, Senior Vice President of Global Network Services for Asia Pacific at American Express, stated that Thailand is a key destination for card members.
•American Express has operated in Thailand for over 45 years and globally for over 175 years.
•American Express has utilized AI for risk management since 2014, supported by over 800 Data Scientists worldwide.
•The network expansion is intended to attract High Value Travelers to spend in Thailand, supporting SMEs and the economy according to government policy.

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American Express(อเมริกัน เอ็กซ์เพรส)ℹ️

A global premium payment network and company that has operated in Thailand for over 45 years.

Kasikornbank Public Company Limited(ธนาคารกสิกรไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))

A leading Thai bank partnering with American Express to expand its card acceptance network.

Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited(ธนาคารกรุงศรีอยุธยา จำกัด (มหาชน))

A leading Thai bank partnering with American Express to expand its card acceptance network.

Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited(ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์ จำกัด (มหาชน))

A leading Thai bank partnering with American Express to expand its card acceptance network.

Tourism Authority of Thailand(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย (ททท.))ℹ️

The agency that provided data regarding the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in 2025.

Usman Arif(อุสมาน อารีฟ)

Senior Vice President of Global Network Services for Asia Pacific at American Express.

Sirisun(สิริสันต์)

General Manager for Thailand at American Express.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

A city in Thailand where American Express is expanding its network of accepting merchants.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

A global tourism destination and the location where American Express is expanding its merchant network.