Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Donates Engines and Powertrain Set to Lopburi Technical College to Enhance Automotive Education and Skills Development, Supporting the Sustainable Growth of Thailand's Automotive Industry

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Mr. Rawat Srisang-on (4^th from left), Director of the Institute of Vocational Education Central Region 2, presided over the Ceremony of Engines and Powertrain Set Donation to Lopburi Technical College from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Sarote Maartlert (4^th from right), Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales and Customer Experience, and Mr. Koonyawat Ruayaree (far right), Division General Manager of Education Academy, along with MITSU LBM CO., LTD.,Mr. Apiwat Paothaijaroensuk (3^rd from right), Managing Director, and Ms. Natthareeya Yoosabai (2^nd from right), General Manager, handed over the Engines and Powertrain Set to Lopburi Technical College, which was received by Mr. Prasong Ubolwat (3^rd from left), Director of Lopburi Technical College, and Ms. Kallaya Singhaketh (far left), Deputy Director of Planning and Cooperation of Lopburi Technical College, honored by Mr. Chaiyachan Hinkerd (2^nd from left), Chairman of the Educational Committee, Mr. Watcharapong Phiphatsuriyawong (5^th from left), Provincial Education Chief of Lopburi, and Mr. Kitcha Chongprasert (5^th from right), Expert Committee Member looked on at Lopburi Technical College.

 

Bangkok – September 25, 2025: Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., together with MITSU LBM CO., LTD., donates engines and Powertrain Set to Lopburi Technical College, reinforcing its commitment to supporting education and empowering youth through hands-on learning experiences, enhancing employability, and promoting career advancement. As part of the ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between MITSU LBM CO., LTD. and Lopburi Technical College to support the college’s educational mission and provide students with real-world work experience, preparing them for sustainable careers in Thailand’s automotive industry.

 

Mr. Sarote Maartlert, Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales and Customer Experience, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., has continuously supported a variety of corporate social responsibility initiatives, with a strong focus on education, environment, and health. Especially, education has remained a key priority, as we believe it is the foundation for sustainable industrial and skills development. This donation of engines and powertrain set represents an important opportunity for students to enhance their technical skills through practical, hands-on experience with real automotive equipment, helping to uplift applicable knowledge that can be used in their future careers.”

 

Mr. Prasong Ubolwat, Director of Lopburi Technical College, said, “Receiving the engine and powertrain set from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., brings significant benefits to our students, as it enhances their practical technical skills and improves their future employment prospects. Furthermore, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MITSU LBM Co., Ltd. reinforces our commitment to developing high-quality talent by supporting the college’s educational mission. The opportunity to integrate Mitsubishi Motors’ engines and technology into our teaching materials also offers valuable learning experiences for our students.”

 

Mr. Apiwat Paothaijaroensuk, Managing Director of MITSU LBM CO., LTD., said, “We strongly believe that supporting education plays a crucial role in developing a new generation of skilled professionals for Thailand’s automotive industry. This collaboration lays a strong foundation for young people to enhance their knowledge and technical skills. We are proud to be part of this initiative. Our collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand not only supports the college’s mission but also provides students with valuable real-world work experience, while showcasing the excellence of Mitsubishi Motors’ vehicles and advanced technology.”

 

The Donation of Engines and Powertrain Set to Lopburi Technical College consists of new 4N16 engine with advanced automotive technologies from NEW TRITON, 4N15 Short block, R6M5A manual transmission, and a differential. A key highlight of the event was a hands-on automotive technology workshop conducted by experts from the Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Education Academy, in collaboration with technicians from MITSU LBM Co., Ltd. The workshop was conducted to provide practical training and real-world experience for the students.

 

The engine donation project was established in 2015, aligning with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand’s commitment to educate and develop a sustainable talent pool for the automotive industry. It is also a part of the company’s CSR direction, ‘To Contribute and Grow with Thai Society, which focuses on three pillars, including Education, Environment, and Health. This serves as a fundamental foundation for sustainable growth alongside Thai society.

About Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) 

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the largest plant in the MMC group and an export hub to more than 120 countries, is one of Thailand’s leading automotive manufacturers 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 Education Academy in Pathum Thani and celebrated a total production of six million units at the beginning of 2021. MMTh’s current range of vehicles includes MITSUBISHI TRITON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE, MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, MITSUBISHI XPANDER, MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS and MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV. To ensure the highest quality, MMTh uses its proving ground in Si Racha, Chonburi to assess products from design and prototype stages to pre-production and commercialization. This ensures customers take delivery of vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of quality.  Stay updated with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand: