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Toyota Launches Refreshed Alphard and Vellfire MPVs

Toyota Motor Thailand has launched refreshed 2025 Alphard and Vellfire luxury MPVs with a new hybrid Smart variant offering more accessible pricing for the premium segment. Both vehicles feature advanced safety technology, all-wheel-drive c

Toyota Launches Refreshed Alphard and Vellfire MPVs
11 Aug Khaosod

The Toyota Alphard and Vellfire have been popular luxury MPVs since their first generation, and despite competition from various electric vehicle competitors, their appeal has remained undiminished. Toyota Motor Thailand has now launched refreshed 2025 models with a new HEV Smart variant at a more accessible price point for luxury car enthusiasts entering this segment.

The refreshed 2025 Alphard and Vellfire follow a "Seamless Serenity" design concept, featuring a luxury seven-seat multipurpose vehicle with enhanced comfort and refinement. Both are powered by a 2.5-liter hybrid engine combining dual electric motors and a 2.5-liter Dual VVT-i gasoline engine, with new E-Four all-wheel-drive technology and TNGA platform architecture designed to improve handling and road grip. The vehicles include advanced Toyota Safety Sense features such as dynamic radar cruise control with lane-keep assist, pre-collision safety system, lane departure alert, and intelligent headlight control.

The new Alphard HEV Smart variant features LED headlights and taillights with sequential turn signals, 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch digital display, and a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto navigation and T-Connect services. Interior appointments include premium Nappa leather with power adjustment, seat heaters and ventilators, a premium executive lounge-style second-row seat with 10-way power adjustment and massage function, a fold-down wooden side table, acoustic glass windows, a detachable tablet controller, four-zone climate control, and a dual moonroof with powered sunshade capable of 64 ambient lighting colors.

The Alphard HEV Premium and Vellfire HEV Premium add automatic retractable steps, rear twin moonroof with powered shade, color head-up display, 14-inch rear passenger screen, and front/rear 4K dashcam. The Alphard HEV Premium Luxury features executive lounge second-row seating, a fold-down personal table, Uzuramoku wood trim, acoustic glass on the first two rows, and additional soft interior materials. All models are available with an exclusive Eclipse Edition featuring matte exterior paint protection film.

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Regional

Two Green Sea Turtles Rescued Off Phuket Beaches

PHUKET: Marine officials have rescued two adult green sea turtles found stranded on Phuket beaches, while a dolphin rescued after stranding at Patong has died from a severe bacterial infection.

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National

Chi, Bright, and Koi Star in New Period Drama 'Dang Byler'

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National

Don Muang Tollway Posts 525B Profit in First Half

Don Muang Tollway reported 525 billion baht net profit in the first half of 2025 despite headwinds from Middle East tensions and high energy costs that reduced traffic volume in the second quarter.

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Tourism

TAT Promotes Thailand-China Cultural Ties at Weibo Gala

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted the enduring ties and expanding cultural exchange between Thailand and China at Weibo Gala 2026: Weibo Cultural Communication Night. Held on 8 Augus...

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National

Buddha Relic Enshrined at Udon Thani Flower Festival

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Regional

Ministry Mobilizes Resources in Search for Missing German Tourist

Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has mobilized forestry resources to search for a missing German tourist who disappeared at Freedom Beach in Phuket on August 10.

Ministry Mobilizes Resources in Search for Missing German Tourist
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Police

Shooting Threat on Social Media Prompts Security Lockdown at Chiang Mai School

Montfort College in Chiang Mai locked down security after a student posted shooting threats in a Line chat group on August 11, with police determining the messages were sent as a prank mimicking an online trend.

Shooting Threat on Social Media Prompts Security Lockdown at Chiang Mai School
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National

Thailand Flags Naturalized Citizens as Nominee Security Risk

Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister warns that naturalized citizens acting as business nominees for foreign investors threaten national security by potentially allowing outsiders to control Thai assets and property.

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Weather

Mekong River Nears Crisis Level as Floods Submerge Roads

The Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province is nearing critical flood levels, submerging roads and farmland across multiple districts as water rises to within 17 centimeters of the danger threshold. Authorities have closed tourist routes, ev

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National

Chulphon Vows No Public Fees for Universal Healthcare Scheme

Labor Minister Chulphon vowed the government will not introduce public fees for Thailand's 30-baht universal healthcare program after red-shirt supporters submitted a petition opposing any restructuring of the scheme.

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