Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Donates PHEV Technological Display Model, Engine Sets and Powertrain Sets to Tharn Technological College, Enhancing Education for the 10th Consecutive Year

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Mrs. Somluedee Chimmusik (center), Director of Bureau of Private Vocational Education Administration, presided over the Ceremony of PHEV Technological Display Model, Engine Sets and Powertrain Sets Donation to Tharn Technological College from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Sarote Maartlert (2^nd from left), Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales, and Mr. Koonyawat Ruayaree (far left), Division General Manager of Education Academy, handed over the PHEV Technological Display Model, Engine Sets and Powertrain Sets to Tharn Technological College, which were received by Dr. Malee Tharnpanya (2^nd from right), Vice President of College, and Mr. Denchai Paojeen (far right), Director of Tharn Technological College, as a representative at Tharn Technological College, Bangkok.

 

Bangkok – August 26, 2025: Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., along with Mitsu Rungcharoen Co., Ltd., have donated a PHEV Technological Display Model, Engine Sets, and Powertrain Sets, including training, to Tharn Technological College in Bangkok.The initiative aims to support hands-on learning and promote sustainable career development. This project is part of the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, with three main pillars that focus on Education, Environment, and Health.

 

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 Rungcharoen Co., Ltd. Designed to deliver practical training and real-world experience, the workshop featured cutting-edge automotive technology, including the PHEV Technological Display Model, new 4N16 engine with advanced automotive technologies from NEW TRITON, 4A91 engine, R6M5A manual transmission and differential.

 

Mr. Sarote Maartlert, Executive Vice President of Sales & Aftersales, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “Mitsubishi Motors Thailand is committed to growing alongside Thai society through sustainable initiatives, especially in education, which we prioritize as the foundation of all industries. By donating our latest engine and powertrain sets identical to those in our commercial vehicles, we aim to provide students with hands-on experience from industry experts that can enhance their skills and future career opportunities. Mitsubishi Motors Thailand remains committed to delivering high-quality products and services while promoting education, reinforcing our belief in the sustainable growth of Thai society together.”

 

Dr. Malee Tharnpanya, Vice President of College, said, “We sincerely thank Mitsubishi Motors Thailand and Mitsu Rungcharoen Co., Ltd. for their exceptional support of our institution, both through the practical training provided and the donation of new engines and powertrain sets. These modern, high-quality teaching tools significantly enhance our students’ learning experience and provide them with direct access to the latest automotive technologies.This initiative also aligns with our mission to develop skilled technical professionals capable of contributing to the sustainable advancement of Thailand’s automotive industry.”

 

Mr. Jakapong Chaitrakulthong, Managing Director of Mitsu Rungcharoen Co., Ltd., added, “As an authorized Mitsubishi dealer and service center, we are committed to delivering a full range of high-quality products and services to meet customer needs. Beyond our core business, we actively support Mitsubishi Motors Thailand’s social contribution efforts, particularly in advancing education and enhancing the potential of the young generation in vocational education. We are committed to playing a crucial role in building a strong foundation for Thailand’s automotive industry to grow with quality and sustainability toward the future.

 

Established in 2015, the engine donation project has provided more than 260 sets of engines, powertrains, and learning equipment to over 100 educational institutions across Thailand.
The project aims to strengthen the capabilities of the next generation of Thai technicians and foster the nation’s automotive industry toward long-term growth.

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: