... Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, Mr. Kittiphan Bangyikhan, Minister Counsellor for Industrial Affairs, and officials of the Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo, visited the company’s Motomachi Plant in Aichi Prefecture to observe the processes of car assembly, electricvehicle battery production, and production of hydrogen energy for factory operations at the invitation of Toyota Motor Corporation.
In this connection, Mr. UEDA Hiro, Chief Officer of the External & Public Affairs Group, hosted a welcoming lunch in honour ...
... briefed by Mr. ITO Shintaro, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President, and other executives of Aisin.
Both sides discussed and exchanged views on the transition of the automotive industry from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electricvehicles (EVs) as well as the adaptation of automotive parts manufacturers. The discussion highlighted the continued use of components similar to those of ICE vehicles as the key reason why Japanese manufacturers are currentlyprioritizing hybrid electric ...
... appreciation towards Mr. YATABE for the continued active cooperation with the Embassy and the Office of Economic and Investment of the Embassy.
Both sides also exchanged views on various issues, especially on the company’s plan to manufacture battery electricvehicles (BEV) under the BOI investment promotion certification. They also touched upon the collaboration that Mitsubishi Motors has with PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Co., Ltd.(OR) and Thailand Post in using BEV vehicles for postal delivery in Pattaya....
... briefing on Nissan's business operations in Thailand and held a discussion with Mr. Tagawa Joji, Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Corporation, and Mr. Fujiki Toshihiro, President of Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., on the trend and outlook of the electricvehicle industry as well as Nissan’s investment plan in Thailand and the ASEAN region. Ambassador Witchu expressed his appreciation for Nissan’s trust and confidence in Thailand as its production base and reaffirmed Thailand’s continued support ...
On 17 January 2023, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, together with Ms. Kanokporn Chotipal, Minister (Economic and Investment), and the Embassy staff, visited Nissan Motor Corporation in Kanagawa Prefecture for EV test drive.
Mr. TAGAWA Joji, Senior Vice President, warmly welcomed the delegation and both sides exchanged views on the development of the EV industry in Thailand, including battery production. Mr. TAGAWA expressed Nissan’s appreciation towards the...
... with the executives of Toyota Motor Corporation led by Mr. SHIMAZAKI Yutaka, External & Public Affairs Group (Fellow) and Mr. HASHIMOTO Yoshiki, Manager of the EHV Battery Design Division. The purpose of the visit is to keep abreast of Toyota’s electricvehicle innovation and discussed the cooperation plan with Thailand.
In their friendly discussion, both sides sought to strengthen cooperation in electricalvehicles (EVs)between Thailand and Japan as promoting EVs is in mutual interest of the two countries....
... SHIMAZAKI Yutaka, Fellow of External & Public Affairs Group and Mr. ENOMOTO Masato, Group Manager of External Affairs Division, Toyota Motor Corporation. The dinner provided a great opportunity for both sides to reaffirm commitment to foster cooperation on ElectricVehicles between Thailand – Japan. The ambassador also exchanged opinions with Mr. SHIMAZAKI on other issues such as Thailand and Japan’s border enforcement measures, tourism, and regional economic integration through RCEP and CPTPP.
... support of the company's business. Both sides also discussed about mutual cooperations that has promoted economic advancement of the two countries for several decades while exchanging views on a new direction of cooperation to strengthen Thailand's electricvehicle industry as Japan’s main production base in the region.