Nissan congratulates Angel Way’s Chairman on receiving the honorable title of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite

Nissan congratulates Angel Way’s Chairman on receiving the honorable title of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite
Nissan Motor Thailand – led by Antoine Barthes (4th left), President and Peter Galli (2nd left), Vice President – Communications – together with Andrew Maeer (far left), Managing Director, Nissan Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., congratulates Dr. Kobchai Jitsakula (6th left), Chairman, Angelway Co.,Ltd on receiving the honorable title of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite from H.E. Mr. Gilles Garachon (5th left), Ambassador of France to Thailand.

BANGKOK, (July 25, 2018) – Recently, Nissan Motor Thailand share heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kobchai Jitsakula, Chairman, Angelway Co.,Ltd  on the occasion of receiving the prestigious title of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, per decree of the French President.

The award, celebrated at the French Ambassador Residence, is made in recognition of his support of French culture and art in Thailand.

Dr. Kobchai had established Alliance Francaise in Chiang Rai in 1995, giving the local in Chiang Rai and Payao an access to French language and culture without having to travel to Chaing Mai and Bangkok.

He also dedicated himself to CSR activities through collaboration between Alliance Française and Angelway Co.,Ltd  which is owned by Dr. Kobchai.

Antoine Barthes, President, Nissan Motor Thailand said, “In so many urban areas, children and teens lack access to rich and ongoing experiences with the arts, both in school and outside of the classroom. Dr. Kobchai’s passionate advocacy for arts, sport, photography and education since the early 1990s, has been helping children in Chiang Rai and Phayao to realize their potential. As a French citizen and the President of Nissan here in Thailand, I am so proud of the enormous contribution our valued dealer partner made to French culture in Chiang Rai to support, benefit and enhance the lives of those who live in local communities.”

H.E. Mr. Gilles Garachon, Ambassador of France to Thailand added “With his real passion for the French culture, Dr. Kobchai  Jitsakula has accepted the role of President of the Alliance française of Chiang Rai since 1993. He has greatly facilitated the opening of this Alliance and has given financial as well as logistic support to maintain and develop its performance in Chiang Rai. His patronage has largely contributed to the promotion of the French language and culture in the Northern part of Thailand.  His valuable assistance has enriched and enforced our mission of cooperation in Thailand as a whole. I feel honored and delighted to have conferred to Dr. Kobchai Jitsakula the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite (Knight in the National Oder of Merit).”

About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 190  showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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