Nissan Provides Flood Relief for North and Northeastern Regions
(Bangkok, August 9, 2017): Nissan has been doing business in Thailand since 1952 and our commitment to the country and its people is unwavering. In response to the floods in the North and Northeastern provinces of Thailand, the company has initiated flood relief efforts to help Thai people recover from the disaster.
These include:
- Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recently handed over a donation of THB 300,000 to Mrs. Hirunya Suchinai, Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment, to support flood victims in the Northeastern provinces. The donation was presented byPiengjai Keawsuwan, Vice President - Government Relations, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in partnership with the Board of Investment Thailand (BOI).
- In addition to this donation, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., will be making a road trip to Sakon Nakhon, using its Navara pickups to deliver 10,000 bottles of water and additional necessities donated by Nissan employees to Friend in Need (Princess-Pa) Foundation and Thai Red Cross at Sakon Nakhon City Hall on 10 -11 August 2017.
- Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., along with the Nissan Dealers Centre, has announced the Nissan Flood Relief Programme for customers whose vehicles were affected by the recent flash floods in the North and Northeast regions.The programme gives owners affected by the floods a 30% discount on Nissan spare parts and lubricant at 33 Nissan dealer outles across 15 affected provinces from now until 31 October 2017.
“Helping the Thai people in their hour of need is not just an obligation, it's a heartfelt gesture of gratitude and goodwill from NMT, by our employees and partners in a country that means so much to us”, said Antoine Barthes, President, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
“For more than 65 years here in Thailand, Nissan has forged deep relationships with Thai people. We have pledged to do what we can to help, and we hope our contributions will provide some respite to those suffering as a result of the floods,” he said.
For more information, please visit participating dealer outlets, contact the Nissan Call Center at 02 401 9600 or visit www.nissan.co.th.
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For more information, please contact:
Mr. Kamolchanok Charoenjindarat
Communications Department
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Tel: +66 (0) 2339 3400 Ext. 4113-4114 / Fax: +66 (0) 2253 1022
About Nissan
Nissan was established in Japan since 1933. The company has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Result-Nissan Alliance. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952, Supported by its newly expanded NMAP R&D Centre Thailand, Nissan Thailand is the largest regional production hub with a current annual production capacity of some 350,000 units. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 200 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.