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GO FURTHER Shift into high gear with Ford TEXT BY JASON ROLAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY PHOONSAB THEVONGSA
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raveling in airplanes is certainly fast and convenient, but to help you reach places farther afield, there is Ford Laos. Distributed in the country by RMA Laos, Ford has continually lifted the standard of excellence and service in the automotive sector, while offering the best in American engineering. Headquartered in Bangkok, RMA Group is a leading provider of automotive, equip-
ment, services, and food brands in Southeast Asia and the group now serves 14 countries throughout the region. RMA Group first made inroads into Laos in 1994 supporting infrastructure developmeant projects across the country. “At that time, we began with only a small number of staff based in Vientiane,” recalls Mr. Wayne McIntosh, Automotive Director at RMA Laos. He adds, “since then we have grown consistently year-on-year, and now are proud to employ 632 people throughout the country.” In Laos, the company has brought in a very diverse portfolio of brands. In the automotive sector, RMA is the authorized distributor of Jaguar, Land Rover, Mahindra, and since 2001, Ford vehicles. These
