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Mitsubishi Electric Donates Wheelchairs to Disabled in Chachoengsao

Mitsubishi Electric Thailand donated 50 wheelchairs, 50 fans, adult diapers and absorbent pads worth 244,655 baht to people with disabilities in Chachoengsao Province as part of its ninth annual 'The Giver Project'. The items were handed over to the provincial social development office, with Deputy Governor Prasert Inthachot accepting them at the Bang Pakong District Hall. The initiative aims to improve mobility and quality of life for recipients.

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Mitsubishi Electric Thailand Co., Ltd., distributor of Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners, Mr. Slim, and Japanese-standard home appliances, led by Managing Director Toshiyuki Isuzu together with executives and employee representatives, held the ninth edition of its 'The Giver Project' activity, donating essential items to people with disabilities and mobility limitations in Chachoengsao Province to improve convenience and quality of life. The company also invited employees to contribute to the donation. The donation included 50 wheelchairs, 50 Mitsubishi Electric fans, 60 cartons of adult diapers, and 24 cartons of absorbent pads, worth a total of 244,655 baht, handed over through the Chachoengsao Provincial Office of Social Development and Human Security. Deputy Governor Prasert Inthachot received the items at the Bang Pakong District Hall auditorium.

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