Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Donates Engine and Powertrain Set to Ayutthaya Technical College to Strengthen Automotive Skills Development, Continuing Its Support for the 11th Consecutive Year

Mrs. Somsong Panjaroenworakul (9^th from left), Chief Executive of the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization, presided over the engine and powertrain set donation ceremony at Ayutthaya Technical College. Ms. Mayuree Sriraboot (9^th from right), Director of Ayutthaya Technical College and Acting Director of Institute of Vocational Education Central Region 1, received the engine and powertrain set on behalf of the college from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., presented by Mr. Sarote Maartlert (7^th from left), Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales and Customer Experience, along with Ms. Pattra Phrutthithada (6^th from left), Managing Director of Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd.

 

 

Bangkok – January 29, 2026: Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. continues its support for education and the enhancement of technical skills development for the 11^th consecutive year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to raising educational standards in Thailand and promoting learning through hands-on experience. In collaboration with our dealership, Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd.,
the company donated the engine and powertrain set to Ayutthaya Technical College for use as learning materials. The aim is to provide students with practical access to advanced automotive technology and up-to-date technical knowledge, increasing opportunities for career success and laying the foundation for sustainable development of Thailand’s automotive industry.

 

 

Mr. Sarote Maartlert, Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales and Customer Experience, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated, “Mitsubishi Motors Thailand places strong emphasis on developing employee expertise, in line with our long-term commitment to support education.
This includes supporting educational institutions to equip students with essential skills, while also elevating the capabilities and standards of automotive technicians—fostering professional excellence and sustainable growth. The donation of the engine and powertrain set, together with hands-on training, goes beyond providing teaching materials; it represents our dedication to building a sustainable automotive industry ecosystem.”

 

Ms. Mayuree Sriraboot, Director of Ayutthaya Technical College and Acting Director of Institute of  Vocational Education Central Region 1, stated, “We would like to express our gratitude to Mitsubishi Motors Thailand and its authorized dealer, Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd., for their support in providing the engine and powertrain set, which serve as valuable learning materials to help develop students’ skills. Hands-on training delivered by expert technicians, along with the opportunity to use the latest automotive technologies. These will significantly enhance the effectiveness of our teaching and learning, in line with the approach of developing skilled personnel to meet the needs of the industrial sector and to provide students with opportunities to develop into true professionals.”

 

Ms. Pattra Phrutthithada, Managing Director of Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd., said, “We are pleased and proud to give back to the communities where we operate business. Our collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand represents a significant partnership in supporting and advancing the automotive industry sustainably, by equipping young people with knowledge and apply it in real work. This initiative not only supports the college’s mission but also provides students with practical experience and demonstrates the excellence of Mitsubishi automotive technology. We remain committed to continued collaboration on community benefit programs, particularly in human resource development, which is a crucial foundation for community growth and the strengthening of Thailand’s industrial sector.”

 

The donation to Ayutthaya Technical College comprises the engine and powertrain set, including the new 4N16 engine with advanced automotive technologies from NEW TRITON, 4A91 engine,
R6M5A manual transmission and differential. This is complemented by hands-on training conducted through collaboration between experts from the Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Education Academy and technicians from Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd., enabling students to apply their knowledge in practice and prepare for future careers.

 

During the event, Mitsu Ayuthaya (Thaitada) Co., Ltd., also showcased a range of Mitsubishi vehicle models and offered attendees the opportunity to participate in a test drive, enabling them to experience Mitsubishi vehicles firsthand. The models on display included the ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI XFORCE HEV, MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS HEV, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT PRIME, and MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE Smart Eco Car.

 

The engine donation project was established in 2015, reflecting the company’s commitment to promoting education and developing skilled personnel within the automotive industry. This initiative aligns with the company’s CSR direction, ‘To Contribute and Grow with Thai Society,’ which focuses on three key pillars: Education, Environment, and Health.

About Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh)

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the largest facility in the MMC group and an export hub to more than 120 countries, is one of Thailand’s leading automotive companies committed to produce and sell a range of vehicles that are eco-friendly, high in quality, performance, safety, comfort, technology, and customer satisfaction. In 2018, MMTh officially opened the Education Academy in Pathum Thani. At the beginning of 2024, the company celebrated a total production of seven million units. MMTh’s current range of vehicles includes the MITSUBISHI TRITON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE, MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, MITSUBISHI XPANDER HEV, and MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS HEV. And most recently, MMTh underlined its leadership in HEVs with the debut of the ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI XFORCE HEV to the Thai market for the first time, reaffirming its leadership in full-hybrid vehicles. To ensure the highest quality, MMTh uses its proving ground in Si Racha, Chonburi, to assess products from design to product development stages to ensure customers take delivery of vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of quality.

 

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