Mr. Martin Apfel

 

President, GM South East Asia Operations, GM Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand

Mr. Aaron D. Jones

 

Vice President - Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. Alastair Ironside

 

Director - Planning & Program Management, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. Antonio Zara

 

Vice President - Sales, Marketing & Aftersales, General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. David Clarkson

 

Vice President - Powertrain, General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. Kaher Kazem

 

Vice President – Manufacturing, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. Khanchit Chaisupho

 

Director – Southeast Asia Public Policy and Government Relations, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd., Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Ltd.

Ms. Sasinan Allmand

 

Director – Public Relations, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd., Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Ltd.

Ms. Siwaraya Sritirat

 

Chief Information Officer, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. somnuek Ngamtrakulchol

 

Vice President - Human Resources, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

Mr. Vanchana Unakul

 

General Director – Product Engineering, General Motors ASEAN/Thailand, General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.

GMTH recognized for its voluntary participation in Industry’s Environmental Governance Project.

General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia (GMTH) is recognized for its voluntary participation in the Rayong Office of Industry’s Environmental Governance Project. It is one of the 13 industrial companies in Rayong, and the first and only automotive manufacturer, to participate in the project. Guidelines of the project are in accordance with the Rayong Office of Industry’s principles of good governance for the community’s sustainable development.

Chevrolet Achieves 3 ‘Car of The Year’ Awards

The Chevrolet Cruze 1800cc won two awards: ‘Best Sedan under 1,800CC’ and ‘Best Design’ while the Colorado pickup truck achieved ‘Best Pickup 4WD under 3,200CC’ at the recent ‘Car of the Year’ awards organized by GrandPrix International in conjunction with the 32nd Bangkok International Motorshow.

GM Thailand celebrates MOL’s outstanding safety award for 10th consecutive year

General Motors Thailand was again presented with the “Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment” at the 24th National Work Safety Week ceremony. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the company has been recognized for its safety performance and work environment initiatives. The award was presented by the Labor Minister Chalermchai Sri-orn (right) to GM’s delegate, Ukrit Srivirach (left), the Director of Safety, General Motors Thailand.

The Chevrolet AVEO 1600cc and Chevrolet Optra Estate CNG have both won an award each at the recent ‘Car of the Year’ awards organized by GrandPrix International. This marks the second consecutive year for the Chevrolet Optra Estate CNG to receive this award.

Chevrolet Thailand wins the ‘Best Manufacturing’ award for Chevrolet Colorado which receives the highest total scored from five fierce speed-racing matches and makes a clean sweep of all Pro Truck championship categories award, ranging from grades A,B to C in ‘Pattaya Pro Racing Series 2009’ land vehicle racing competition.

The Optra CNG received two awards which are ‘Best Alternative-Powered Passenger Car of the Year’ from Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific and ‘2009 Car of the Year’ titles from GrandPrix International, while GM Thailand’s CNG technology development team won the internal “research and development excellence” prize.

General Motors and Chevrolet were again presented with the “Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment” at the 23rd National Work Safety Week ceremony. This marks the ninth consecutive year that the company has been recognized for its safety performance and work environment initiatives.

Chevrolet Collects 3 ‘Car of The Year’ awards for the Optra Estate CNG, Colorado CNG, and multi-purpose SUV Captiva Organised by GrandPrix International:

• Chevrolet Colorado CNG pick-up truck 2.5 Litre CTi (2-wheel-drive pick-up truck below 2,500cc)
• Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 Litre Diesel (multi-purpose SUV Diesel of the year)
• Chevrolet Optra CNG (CNG Station Wagon of the year)

Chevrolet Sales (Thailand), awarded with the “Thailand Automotive Quality Award - TAQA 2008” for the Outstanding Sales Satisfaction for 1-Ton Pickup or Chevrolet Colorado from by the Ministry of Industry.

The Chevrolet Captiva was conferred prestigious “Green Label” status by the Thailand Environmental Institute (TEI) and the Thailand Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) for its minimum impact on the environment, making Chevrolet the only automobile brand in Thailand to have won the award three times in a row.

General Motors and Chevrolet were again presented with the “Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment” at the 22nd National Work Safety Week ceremony. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the company has been recognized for its safety performance and work environment initiatives.

Chevrolet Collects 3 ‘Car of the Year’ Awards for Colorado, Captiva SUV and Optra CNG fromGrand Prix International.

 

  May 2007 Chevrolet AVEO was awarded the prestigious "Green Label" designation by the Thailand Environmental Institute and Thailand Industrial Standards Institute, becoming the first automaker to have won the award twice in a row. Chevrolet AVEO was awarded the prestigious "Green Label" designation by the Thailand Environmental Institute and Thailand Industrial Standards Institute, becoming the first automaker to have won the award twice in a rowsadsad.

Chevrolet AVEO was awarded the prestigious "Green Label" designation by the Thailand Environmental Institute and Thailand Industrial Standards Institute, becoming the first automaker to have won the award twice in a row.

GM Thailand has been certified for four consecutive years by Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS (TBCA) for its continuous efficiency in workplace management concerning AIDS precaution. The award is certified by the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labor and Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health.

General Motors Thailand awarded the “Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment” for the seventh consecutive year.

Three models of Chevrolet were honored “Car of the Year 2007” awards Grand Prix International (GPI). 

• The Chevrolet Colorado CTi Maxx 3.0 Litres Z71 - “Best Pick-up 4WD under 3,200cc”.
  
• The Chevrolet AVEO 1.4 LT - “Best Sub-Compact Sedan”.
  
• The Chevrolet Optra Estate - “Best Station Wagon Petrol Engine” for 2 consecutive year.

General Motors Thailand received ISO/IEC 17025 certification for its chemical and lubricant laboratory in Rayong, making this facility the first and only automotive lab of its kind to be certified.

GM receives “Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment”, for sixth consecutive year during the 20th National Work Safety Week.

The Chevrolet Colorado G80 Diff-Lock pickup and Chevrolet Optra Estate wagon have each been awarded the “Car of The Year 2006” from Grand Prix International Co. Ltd. The G80 Diff Lock Colorado was named ‘Best Pick-up Class X-Cab 2WD”, and the Optra Estate for “Best Estate under 1,600 cc”.

The Chevrolet Optra Estate was Thailand’s first car to receive the well-regarded “Green Label” certification from the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry.

GM Receives Prestigious Award for Outstanding Labor Relations from Ministry of Labor for the 3 consecutive years (2003 - 2005) in recognition of the GM’s commitment to outstanding labor relations since the company was established here in Thailand 5 years ago.

GM Thailand received ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality Management System certification from the standard system auditing company TUV-NORD (Thailand) Ltd., covering the entire manufacturing process and supporting units.

GM Thailand set Benchmark for Automotive Industry with 40 Million Man Hours Without a Single Working Day Lost.

GM Thailand received 2005 Prime Minister’s Industry Award for Environmental Quality Preservation

GM Thailand received Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment for the 5th year

Chevrolet Colorado won 2005 “Car of The Year“ Award for “The Best Pick-Up Truck Class: CAB 2WD”

Winning “Best Manufacturer Award” from AustCham

GM received Award for Best Company Opposing HIV/AIDS

GM Set Benchmark for Automotive Industry with 30 Million Hours Worked Without Working Days Lost.

GM Won “Prime Minister’s Best Industry” Award 2004.

GM received Outstanding Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Environment.

The Optra was named 2004 “Car of The Year” Award as “Best Sedan 1,800 cc”

J.D. Power Asia Pacific ranked Chevrolet Thailand, the number 1 in Sales Satisfaction Index

Achievement of 20 Million Hours Worked Without Working Days Lost

GM Thailand invested THB 6 billion (USD 200 million) in a new, state-of-the-art powertrain facility, on a 54,275 square-meter site located next to its existing vehicle manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. This is GM’s first diesel engine plant in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It is also the first GM powertrain facility in the world to manufacture the new four-cylinder, ‘Duramax’ range of turbo-diesel engines. The official opening was held on September 9, 2011.

Chevrolet’s Captivating New Flex-Fuel SUV

Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) had launched the newest version of one of its most popular models – the new Chevrolet Captiva. The model features Chevrolet’s new DNA designs and had introduced the first Flex-Fuel SUV in its class for Thailand’s market.

Chevrolet Unveils Colorado Show Truck

Chevrolet officially unveils all-new Colorado Show Truck in Bangkok. The World Premiere event was held at Bangkok’s spectacular Royal Thai Navy Hall, overlooking Chao Phraya River. The show truck previews the next-generation Colorado pickup truck, which will build on Chevrolet’s strong truck DNA and award-winning heritage.

GM Thailand moves forward as the newest pick-up truck manufacturing base for the world market

General Motors Thailand’s Rayong plant successfully launched its first preproduction diesel engine. The European designed engine is an all new generation engine with best in class performance.

GM Thailand celebrates a new press line to build its best-in-class products and support business expansion for 2011

General Motors (Thailand) Limited celebrated the opening ceremony of a new press line at Rayong plant, which will strengthen its business expansion in 2011. On 16 December 2010, Mr.Martin Apfel, President of General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia and Mr.Kaher Kazem, Vice President - Manufacturing and Quality Control welcomed Mr.John Buttermore, Vice President - Manufacturing of General Motors International Operations, who presided over the ceremony and took a tour of General

Motors, Rayong plant.

Chevrolet Cruze Comes to Thailand

Chevrolet Cruze was officially introduced to Thailand’s market. Built on the vision ‘Engineered to Respond’, the Cruze is designed to address today’s driving requirements with three choices of powertrain plus other optional features.

Chevrolet Sales Thailand (CST) unveiled its new brand image under the ‘Brand Transformation’ campaign to be driven by ongoing developments including up-gradation of its customer services and timely launches of the best cars and trucks. The objectives of this campaign include enhancing manufacturing techniques and technologies, communications, and public management with internal and external stakeholders. From another perspective, this campaign can be viewed as the company’s commitment to its customers, and Thailand and Southeast Asia markets.

Mr Korn Chatikavanich, Minister of Finance and Mr Eric G. John, US ambassador to Thailand are attending 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 to secure investment funding and working capital which will be using 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.

Top executives from General Motors and Chevrolet Sales Thailand commemorated the milestone 100th Anniversary of General Motors Corporation on September 16, 2008, the celebration joined by GM family members across the globe. Presiding over the celebrations in Thailand were GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner and President of GM Southeast Asia Operations and Chevrolet Sales Thailand, Steve Carlisle along with over 5,000 guests.

General Motors is investing $445 million to build an engine plant and upgrade an existing vehicle assembly plant here, company Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today. The new 14,492-square-meter facility will be GM’s first diesel engine plant in Southeast Asia and will provide four-cylinder diesel engines for use by Chevrolet in Thailand and other global markets and brands.

As General Motors Corporation prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary in September this year, the company has unveiled its new GMnext logo – a clear indication of the direction GM is eyeing on this auspicious occasion. The new GMnext logo reflects its vision and determination to “keep moving forward over the next 100 years.”

Top regional executives joined GM Thailand employees celebrated the 500,000th vehicle assembled at GM’s manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand.

Chevrolet Sales Thailand official launched its first Compact Sports Utility Vehicle, Chevrolet Captiva, joined over 3,000 plant employees and VIPs for celebration of the first production Captiva came off GM’s assembly line and test drive Captiva at the General Motors Rayong Plant.

Chevrolet Sales Thailand invested an additional of THB 600 Million in New Parts Delivery Center, located in Ayudhya having the same design layout as GM’s current Lean Warehousing system. In order to improve productivity and efficiency, it is expected to serve both domestic and overseas customers by the supporting of the global warehousing and web based ordering system.

Cheverolet becomes the first brand in Thailand to introduce a unique differential locking system (G80 Diff-Lock).

Ground breaking ceremony for new state-of-the-art Paint Shop was held at GM Rayong Plant.

Official introduction of Chevrolet Colorado to the public at the BEC Tero Hall

Announcement on Chevrolet new additional mid - sized Sedan,“Chevrolet Optra”

The 100,000th Zafira driven off the production line from General Motors Thailand Assembly Center – Rayong

GM Thailand’s manufacturing facility in Rayong Province received a Royal inauguration when HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the official opening ceremony.

The construction of the assembly center began in 1996 on a 190-acre (approx. 400 Rai) plot in the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Rayong Province. The THB 30 billion (US$1 billion) manufacturing plant was modeled after GM’s plant in Eisenach, Germany, which is ranked among the most efficient automotive facilities in the world.

Registered in 1993, GM Thailand is one of the linchpins of the expansion strategy developed by GM for the Asia Pacific Region.

Rayong - On Saturday 8th January 2011, General Motors (Thailand) Limited and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Limited support the National Children’s day 2011, which is held by the Pluakdaeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Rayong Province; Ms. Prangthong Malakul was the company representative to give 300 ‘Chevy’ and ‘Gigi,’ Chevrolet’s mascot dolls in the Child Occupancy Safety campaign, as a present and prize for stage performance of the children. Tiwa Prohm-in, Cheriff of Pluakdaeng District (3th left), Mr. Sakorn Arjraksa, Chief Executive of the Pluakdaeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization (left) and Mr.Chaiyong Kupenwichittrakarn , Mayor of the Pluakdaeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization (middle) were presided over the event. The company also presented the performance from Clown Eckie created liveliness and launch among children who participated in the activity.

The company has realized about the importance of children, especially those who live in the vicinity of Rayong, where General Motors plant is located. The company has been holding many activities to develop youth’s capability as well as promote quality of education in order to provide a better life for Thai children.

Bangkok - General Motors (Thailand) and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) has provided support to the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce in organizing an event called “Convoy Ford Kids.” This year is the 10th year that the events were held consecutively. A charity team who is working to help children and community has brought children from the Foundation for The Welfare of The Crippled Under The Royal Patronage of H.R.H The Princess Mother from Si Sangwan School and Sister Jone Charity total of 300 children for a fun day out. The children take a visit to Safari World zoo, with the goal of creating outside classroom experience to these underprivileged children. Another intention is to give happiness to the children. This year, the children had enjoy various activities provided and also had opportunity to explore wildlife and abilities of various animals. Furthermore, this activity is one of the policy of GM (Thailand) and Chevrolet (Thailand) aims to support and help Thai society continuously for 10 years.

Ubon Ratchathani – Chevrolet Sales Thailand recently introduced its ‘Automotive Service Educational Program’ (ASEP) to the Mechanical Engineering Division of the Ubon Ratchathani Technical College at Ubonratchathani. Aimed at improving the level and quality of vocational education, the college will receive one Chevrolet Captiva as part of the program and to enhance hands-on technical learning.

Mr. Martin Apfel, President of GM Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand, together with Mr. Surapol Saipan, Governor of the Ubon Ratchathani province, jointly officiated the facility in a ceremony witnessed by teachers, students, and the media.

The Ubonratchathani Technical College is one of 11 vocational colleges participating in ASEP Thailand. In addition to learning about Chevrolet’s latest automotive technology, students will also have the opportunity to practice what they learned in a hands-on environment. Being a part of Chevrolet’s ASEP program places the college as one of the leading vocational institutions in the Northeast and in a network of ASEP institutions that cover all major provinces in Thailand including Hat Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Suphan Buri, which are centers of learning in each region.

‘The project is aimed at building Ubonratchathani Technical College into the center of automotive learning in the Northeast, and is another step in the continuation of ASEP Thailand. This will expand educational opportunities for youths in Thailand and enhance the opportunity for them to participate in ASEP Thailand. The program will also help create a higher quality workforce for the automotive industry because the development of human resources is the foundation for sustainable development of the industry,’ Mr. Apfel said.

Mr. Martin Apfel (4th from right), President of General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) gives support to police activity in Plaukdaeng district in Rayong by providing a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck to the Plaukdaeng Police station. Seen receiving the key are Pol.Col.Prakat Pongpanich (3rd from right), Superintendent and Pol.Lt.Col. Sidhdhi Sangchan (2nd from right), Deputy Superintendent of the Pluakdang Police Station.The Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck given to Plaukdaeng Police station is one of Chevrolet Sales Thailand’s efforts to enhance community living in Rayong province.

• HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn grants an audience to GM Thailand’s executives. GM Thailand presented a donation of one million baht to the Thai Red Cross and HM The King’s foundation activities.

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn grants an audience to General Motors Thailand’s executives led by Mr. Martin Apfel, President of General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) (third from left). With him are representatives from GM Women’s Council, GM Workers’ Union and Chevrolet’s Welfare Committee. GM Thailand made a donation of one million baht to support the Thai Red Cross and HM the King’s foundation activities at Sala Dusidalai, Chitralada Palace. Mr. Apfel also presented a model of the EN-V to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The EN-V (Electric Networked-Vehicle) was showcased to the public at last year’s World Expo in Shanghai. The intelligent two-seat electric vehicle concept aims to tackle urban problems such as traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability.

Rayong – General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia (GMTH), together with 12 other industrial companies in Rayong, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to participate in the Rayong Office of Industry’s Environmental Governance Project. Guidelines of the project are in accordance with the Rayong Office of Industry’s principles of good governance for the community’s sustainable development, which also serve as guidelines for industrial businesses to exist in harmony with the surrounding communities.

GMTH was also appointed to head efforts to promote good governance in environmental management with industrial communities of the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate.

The project will also accord residents of the various communities the opportunity to express their opinions and suggest ways to resolve environmental issues. They are encouraged to share information and facts in a transparent manner while the participating companies are required to provide channels for communications with the residents.

GMTH has a long-standing commitment to sustainable practices and environmental conservation in all it does, including its production and manufacturing processes. The company has made it a policy to ensure positive impact on the community and environment within which it operates.

Bangkok – General Motors (Thailand) Ltd. recently sponsored AMCHAM’s five-day training workshop on best practices in international customs for the Royal Thai Customs Department. The workshop was hosted by the Executive Director of AMCHAM and the AMCHAM Customs & Excise Committee and attended by 35 members of the Royal Thai Customs, in addition to 30 AMCHAM member companies. The workshop’s ‘train the trainer’ component will be useful for the attendees as most were Customs Specialists from regional offices as well as the private sector. The exercises and presentations will be used to train several hundred agents throughout Thailand.

Deputy Finance Minister Pradit Phattaraprasitand (4th from left), AMCHAM Executive Director Judy Benn (2nd from left) and U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney (2nd from right) presided over the closing ceremony.