Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Donates Engine and Powertrain Set to Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School, Driving Sustainable Technical Skills Development

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Maj.Gen.Narongrit Suwannaphak (5^th from right), Chairman of the Board/ School Owner, presided over the engine and powertrain set donation ceremony and received the donation from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Sarote Maartlert (4^th from left), Executive Vice President of Sales, Aftersales, and Customer Experience, and Mr. Koonyawat Ruayaree (2^nd from right), Division General Manager of Education Academy, and Mr. Taradol Wattanalapa (far right), Senior Expert, Special Project, along with Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd., led by Ms. Chanyapak Thanakhunthanin (3^rd from left), Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Panchita Phakdeechat (4^th from right), Vice President, together with Col. Thanit Imokjai (far left), School Manager, Maj.Gen.Chalempan Chumnanjit (2^nd from left), Vice President of the Executive Board/ Deputy Owner of the School, and Col.Chaiyasit Piyamatya (3^rd from right), School Director, who attended as honored guests.

 

At a Glance:

• Mitsubishi Motors Thailand and Able Motors Pakkret jointly donated the engine and powertrain set to Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School, along with the signing of an academic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering the Vocational Certificate in Automotive Mechanics, the Vocational Certificate in Electric Vehicles, and the Higher Vocational Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

• Donated Engine and Powertrain Set:

    o New 4N16 Engine with Advanced Automotive Technologies from NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON

    o 4N15 Engine

    o R6M5A Manual Transmission

    o Differential 

• Mitsubishi Vehicles Showcased at the Engine and Powertrain Set Donation Ceremony:

    o ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI XFORCE HEV

    o MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS HEV

    o MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT

    o NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON

• 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.

 

Bangkok – April 1, 2026: Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd., continues to strengthen vocational and technical education by donating an engine and powertrain set to Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School. The ceremony also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd. and Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School. The MOU establishes academic cooperation through vocational programs, including the Vocational Certificate in Automotive Mechanics, the Vocational Certificate in Electric Vehicles, and the Higher Vocational Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. It offers students opportunities for practical training in real workplace environments and promotes experiential learning, in alignment with the objectives of this partnership in vocational education management. The collaboration aims to produce and develop a skilled workforce in accordance with the National Education Act, government policies, and the sustainable needs of the industrial sector.

 

Mr. Sarote Maartlert, Executive Vice President of Sales, Aftersales, and Customer Experience, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “Mitsubishi Motors Thailand believes that the sustainable development of the automotive industry cannot be achieved by the business sector alone. It requires collaboration with educational institutions to jointly develop a workforce that is well-prepared to navigate rapidly evolving technologies. This cooperation plays a vital role in enhancing students’ readiness in accordance with industry demands, while also increasing their access to meaningful future employment opportunities. The donation of engine and powertrain sets to educational institutions nationwide reflects our commitment to strengthening the foundation of education, in line with our CSR direction, ‘To Contribute and Grow with Thai Society.’”

 

Maj.Gen.Narongrit Suwannaphak, Chairman of the Board/ School Owner of Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School, said, “We sincerely thank Mitsubishi Motors Thailand and Able Motors Pakkret for their valuable support. The donated engine and powertrain set greatly enhances our students’ learning experience, supporting our mission to develop skilled craftsmen, technicians, and technologists. It enables students to build essential practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, the signing of this MOU with Able Motors Pakkret marks another important milestone in reinforcing our commitment to producing high-quality graduates and strengthening the effectiveness of our educational mission.”

 

Ms. Chanyapak Thanakhunthanin, Chief Executive Officer of Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd., said, “Our operations are committed to supporting society and local communities. Our collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand and Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School in advancing local education within our operating area is a source of great pride. This donation not only provides students with hands-on experience but also broadens their practical knowledge for real workplace environments and helps cultivate essential skills for long-term career development.”

 

The donation to Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School included the new 4N16 engine with advanced automotive technologies from NEW TRITON, 4N15 engine, R6M5A manual transmission, and differential. This was complemented by practical training delivered through collaboration between experts from the Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Education Academy and technicians from Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd., ensuring students receive high-quality instruction that can be effectively applied in real-world working environments.

 

Additionally, Able Motors Pakkret Co., Ltd. showcased new Mitsubishi models during the ceremony, including the ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI XFORCE HEV, MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS HEV, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, and NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON. Attendees were also allowed to participate in a test drive, allowing them to experience Mitsubishi’s advanced automotive technologies firsthand.

FAQs

Q: What is this project?

A: This is an engine donation program for educational institutions, continuously implemented by Mitsubishi Motors Thailand since 2015 under the company’s CSR direction, ‘To Contribute and Grow with Thai Society,’ with the aim of developing automotive vocational skills.

 

Q: What support is provided in this round of the project?

A: In this round of the project, it includes the donation of the engine and powertrain set, comprising:

    • New 4N16 Engine with Advanced Automotive Technologies from NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON

    • 4N15 Engine

    • R6M5A Manual Transmission

    • Differential

 

Q: Beyond the engine and powertrain set donation, what other support is provided?

A: In addition to the donation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on academic collaboration has been signed, covering the Vocational Certificate in Automotive Mechanics, the Vocational Certificate in Electric Vehicles, and the Higher Vocational Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Practical training sessions are also provided by experts from the Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Education Academy and technicians from Able Motors Pakkret.

 

Q: How do students benefit from this project?

A: Students gain hands-on experience with real equipment, learn through practical training in real-world settings, and enhance their employability in the automotive industry.

 

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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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