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Thai Rung Union Car Public Co., Ltd
native name ไทยรุ่ง native name lang th type Public traded as set: TRU foundation 1967 founder Vichien Phaoenchoke location Nong Khang Plu, Nong Khaem, Bangkok 10160 industry Automobile manufacturing products Tooling, auto parts production and assembly revenue 2,577 million baht (2018)‡R1R‡ assets 3,927 million baht (2018)‡R1R‡ equity 3,268 million baht (2018)‡R1R‡ net income 181 million baht (2018)‡R1R‡ website thairung.co.th
Thai Rung Union Car, formerly known as Thai Motor Corporation (THAMCO), is the first Thai-based automobile manufacturer , established in 1967 to assemble Leyland vehicles and later Isuzu , Toyota , Nissan , and Chevrolet -badged models, as well as those under its own brand.
History 1967–1994: Thai Motor Corporation The company was established by Vichien Phaoenchoke in 1967 as Thai Motor Corporation (THAMCO) and began assembling Leyland vehicles. After Leyland's decline, THAMCO switched its business to assembling Isuzu , Toyota , Nissan , and
vehicles in the 1980s and 1990s.
1994–present: Thai Rung Union Car The company was first listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on November 21, 1994, after it changed its name from THAMCO. [2] It remains 70% owned by the Phaoenchoke family, with Sompong Phaoenchoke as its CEO. [3]
Models Lineup TR Transformer II (2019) [4] TR MUV4 (military vehicle for the Royal Thai Army ), based on the Toyota Hilux Vigo and the Isuzu D-Max TR Transformer, based on the Toyota Hilux Vigo TR Transformer Plus4 TR Transformer Max TR Transformer II, based on the Toyota Hilux Revo TR Transformer Max TR Traveller, first minibus in Thailand based on the Isuzu NPR/Journey Minibus and Nissan Diesel Condor (2nd Generation)/Civilian Minibus TR Traveller Max, TR Traveller II Discontinued Isuzu Stationwagon (1979–1983), based on the Isuzu KB Isuzu KB Stationwagon (1982–1991), based on the Isuzu KB Isuzu Victor (1986–1997), based on the Isuzu TF Isuzu Buddy (1982–2002), based on the Isuzu TF and Isuzu WFR Isuzu Supreme (1992–2002), based on the Isuzu TF Isuzu Adventure (1993–1997), based on the Isuzu TF Isuzu Wanderer (1993–1997), based on the Isuzu TF Isuzu Tripper (1996–2002), based on the Isuzu TF Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power TR Grand Adventure (1997–2002), based on the Isuzu TF Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power TR Adventure Master (2002–2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX TR Adventure II (2008-2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX TR Adventure Sport (2006–2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX (including the Isuzu 4JJ1-TC engine) TR Adventure Elegance (2006–2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX (including the Isuzu 4JJ1-TC engine) TR Adventure Sport EX (2006–2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX (including the Isuzu 4JJ1-TC engine) TR Allroader (2007–2012), based on the Chevrolet Colorado
TR Exclusive Limousine (2009–2012), based on the Isuzu D-MAX and Chevrolet Colorado
TR Xciter (1995–2005), based on the Nissan D22 BIG-M FRONTIER
TR Super Xciter (2002–2008), based on the Nissan D22 (including the Nissan TD27 & Nissan ZD30DDT engine)
TR Freelife (2002–2008), based on the Nissan D22 (including the Nissan TD27 & ZD30DD engine)
TR Superior (1991–1998), based on the Toyota Hilux
TR Vanner (1987–1996) based on the Toyota Hilux Hero and Isuzu WFR
TR Passport (1996–2002) based on the Isuzu TF And Nissan D21
TR Super-Tant (1979–1986) based on the Isuzu Elf (TL) and Toyota Dyna (BU35)
Cheetah Truck (1979-1984) based on the Isuzu Elf (TL) and Toyota Dyna (BU35)
Cheetah Minibus (1979–1986) based on the Isuzu Elf (TL) and Toyota Dyna (BU35) 