Shenhao started as a military training anchor

If we put aside political factors, discussing cooperation with a large conglomerate like the Thai royal family as a businessman is a mutually beneficial and win-win situation.

The royal family certainly values ​​their assets.

Ultimately, the stability of the superstructure still depends on finance.

Especially in capitalist countries.

Holly was a guest at the Grand Palace today and received the greatest respect from the royal family.

Finished dinner happily.

The king still sent his private driver to drive Holly back to the hotel to rest.

An impromptu meeting was held at the hotel with the investment delegation in the evening to convey the royal family's ideas.

The group's major projects must be approved by the board of directors and Holly must make the final decision, but the investment risks, feasibility reports, etc. of these projects require a professional investment inspection team to analyze from multiple dimensions.

On this point, Holly respects the team.

Share information and exchange opinions in a timely manner to make the most accurate investment reports.

The next morning, Holly led the delegation on a government official vehicle to the Bangkok Automotive Supporting Industrial Park for an on-site inspection.

The mayor of Bangkok was accompanied by several heads of city departments.

Explain to Holly the development of the local automobile industry and its location advantages.

The industrial park is not far from Bangkok Port, making export very convenient.

Japanese and German cars entered Thailand very early and built a mature automotive supporting industry chain here.

The geographical location, location advantages, transportation, infrastructure, industrial supporting facilities... are all very mature.

Compared with Chiang Mai, a big city in northwestern Thailand, it has obvious advantages.

However, Chiang Mai has lower labor costs and is more convenient for radiating to Myanmar, Laos, and other countries.

But the purchasing power of this part of the country is also a factor worth considering.

After all, Yian is not taking the route of affordable cars, but is positioned in the market of technology, comfort and luxury.

Obviously, peninsula countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia have stronger purchasing power, and the Bangkok Port is conducive to exports.

Holly walked around and asked the mayor of Bangkok, "Is there any land for industrial planning here?"

The mayor hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Mr. Huo, there are none in the industrial park, but there are in the northern new district.

It’s about 20 to 30 kilometers from here. I can take you there to have a look.”

Holly was stunned for a moment and looked at the mayor in confusion.

What is your purpose in bringing me here?
Looking at the auto parts industry in Bangkok city?

You don’t need to see to know this. Toyota has been operating here for decades. Is it still lacking these?
At this time, the Minister of Transportation who was following Holly suddenly said, "I remember there seems to be a piece of land here, about 2,000 acres."

The mayor of Bangkok said: "The area is too small and it is not suitable for Yian to invest in building a super factory."

Holly said: "It's appropriate."

The Southeast Asian Peninsula is not as big a market as the domestic one, and an annual production of about 50,000 vehicles is almost enough to meet the Peninsula market.

Currently, the penetration rate of new energy smart electric vehicles in the Southeast Asian peninsula is not high, and gasoline vehicles are still the main ones. Holly does not expect that the price of three or four hundred thousand yuan can be sold out in several countries on the peninsula all at once.

Unrealistic.

With two thousand acres of land, it is no problem to build a 4.0 standard medium-sized smart factory.

The load-carrying capacity can reach 15 vehicles per year, which is completely sufficient.

The Minister of Transport directly asked Bangkok to allocate the industrial land to Holly.

The mayor of Bangkok frowned slightly and said with some embarrassment, "Mr. Huo, to be honest, that place was spotted by another car company before you came."

Holly asked curiously: "Which car company?"

"Ford," the mayor of Bangkok said truthfully, "The Ford Bangkok Smart Factory is a major project introduced by our municipal government.

So this matter..."

The Minister of Transportation did not make things difficult for him and suggested, "How about this, hold a meeting so that both sides can communicate and find the best solution."

The royal family also knew that the officials below had made great efforts to develop the local economy, and they could not directly deny their achievements.

The royal dignity cannot be lost.

The mayor nodded and looked at Holly, "Mr. Huo, over here..."

Holly smiled and said, "We can talk."

After all, it is an investment in Bangkok, and we have to maintain good relations with the local government.

"Thank you Mr. Huo for your understanding. I will make the arrangements," said the mayor.

"I'll wait for your notice."

Holly gave the members of the inspection team some instructions and asked them to visit various companies in the auto parts industrial park. He then followed the Minister of Transport and several important leaders back to the city.

……

In the morning, Holly received a response from the mayor of Bangkok. David, vice president of Ford Asia Pacific, had arrived at the Bangkok City Government and invited him to communicate and negotiate with the government.

Holly went.

"Mr. Huo, please." The mayor invited warmly and introduced Holly, "This is David, the vice president of Ford Asia Pacific.

This is Holly, the founder of E-Motor.”

David extended his hand enthusiastically and addressed him respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Huo, I have admired you for a long time."

This statement is true. All president-level executives who are sent to the Asia-Pacific region by international companies often also work in China, and they are well aware of what level Holly belongs to now.

Whenever they meet, they basically flatter Holly.

"Hello, President David, it's a pleasure to meet you in Bangkok today," Holly said with a smile.

The mayor invited the two to take a seat.

He will preside over today's symposium.

Straight to the point, the land in the Bangkok Port Auto Parts Industrial Park was mentioned.

Bangkok has promised to allocate a larger piece of land to the Ford factory in the northern new district and provide certain financial compensation.

David thought today was a peaceful negotiation, but right from the start the Bangkok government deliberately sided with Holly. He shook his head, expressing his dissatisfaction.

“Dear Mayor, Ford has entered the Thai market for 20 years and we have always maintained a friendly and cooperative relationship.

It was your city government that went to the headquarters to solicit investment, and only after we saw your sincerity did we decide to build a factory in Bangkok.

But your attitude today disappointed me. You have no spirit of contract." David said dissatisfiedly.

The mayor of Bangkok certainly does not want to wear a title that lacks the "spirit of contract", but there are royal family above him, and Holly is a VIP invited by the king himself, so he has to show some attitude to the royal family.

He also doesn't want to lose Ford's investment, which is why today's symposium is taking place.

"President David, you are too polite. We haven't signed the contract yet, so it's not a violation of the spirit of the contract." The mayor patiently explained, "The Northern New District is a key project at the municipal level in Bangkok. It is the future of Bangkok.

If you are not satisfied with the policy and financial compensation, David, we can continue to communicate. "

David shook his head and said, "If this is the attitude of the Bangkok Municipal Government, we need to reconsider our investment in Thailand."

Looking at Holly, “Ho, I hope this matter has nothing to do with you, and you didn’t force them to do it.

Otherwise it will affect your international image.”

Holly smiled.

Why are you involving me again?

The royal family invited me to investigate investment, so I must pursue the best conditions. As for other matters, they are matters for the royal family and the government to deal with.

The attitude and conditions have been made clear. If the talks go well, they will be implemented. If not, the friendship will remain.

How come it was you, Brother Huo, who forced the Bangkok City Government to make a choice?
It would be fine if we don’t mention this matter. Once it is mentioned, Brother Huo will have to think about the sanctions imposed by the United States.

After the sanctions on Everest Technology failed, sanctions were imposed on EasySpeed ​​North America. Several car companies terminated their cooperation with EasySpeed, resulting in the paralysis of EasySpeed's transportation capacity in the North American market, including your company, Ford.

I haven't settled this account with you yet!

(End of this chapter)