GM Thailand stands ready to sustain growth in ASEAN with three major projects.
Date: 5-02-10
General Motors senior local, regional and international executives, Presidents of the banks and honoured guests recently celebrated the signing ceremony of a 13.5-billion-baht (US$-409-million) facility agreement between General Motors Thailand and three leading Thai banks – Bangkok Bank, Siam Commercial Bank and Tisco Bank. GM Thailand will be using the funds to ensure the continuance of three significant programs: to the development of new pick-up trucks and SUVs, and the construction of the first diesel engine plant in the ASEAN region. These projects along with exciting upcoming product ranges signify commitment and sustainable growth of GM and Chevrolet brand in Thailand and ASEAN.
Photo caption: From left: Mr Anil Mehrotra, Chief Financial Officer, ASEAN Operations; Mr Gerry Hargrove, General Counsel, ASEAN Region; Mr Steve Carlisle, President, General Motors Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand; Mr Tim Lee, President, General Motors International Operations, or GMIO; Mr Eric G. John, US ambassador to Thailand; Mr Korn Chatikavanich, Minister of Finance; Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank; Mrs Kannikar Chalitaporn, President, Siam Commercial Bank; and Mr Suthas Ruangmanamongkol, President, TISCO Bank.
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February 5, 2010
For further information, please visit
http://www.gmthailand.com
http://www.chevroletthailand.com
or please contact:
Paphada Tuanghirunvimon / Satapana Karnjanaprakorn
Weber Shandwick
McCann Worldgroup (Thailand) Ltd.
Tel: 02 343 6057, 081 621 2404
Email: Paphada@webershandwick.com
Satapana@webershandwick.com
Or
Sasinan Allmand
Public Relations Director
General Motors (Thailand) Limited
Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Limited
Tel: 0-2791-3400 Fax: 0-2937-0441
Email: sasinan.allmand@gm.com
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