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 Chevrolet vehicles in the 1980s and 1990s.
1994–present: Thai Rung Union Car
The company was first listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on , after it changed its name from THAMCO. It remains 70% owned by the Phaoenchoke family, with Sompong Phaoenchoke as its CEO.
Models
Lineup TR Transformer II (2019) 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)
References
External links
TR Transformer official website