Thai Truck Driver Bancha Srithepthamwong Wins UD Extra Mile Challenge Thailand 2026 to Represent Country at Global Final in Japan

Key summary

Bancha Srithepthamwong, a driver for Lampang P.D. Service Partnership, won the UD Extra Mile Challenge Thailand 2026 and will represent Thailand in the global final of the UD Trucks Global Extra Mile Challenge held in Japan from October 19-23, 2026. The competition, organized by UD Trucks (Thailand), selected finalists from over 269 applicants across 79 companies through a preliminary round using the My UD Fleet system and a practical test at TPRO Training Center in Chachoengsao Province. The event emphasized pre-trip vehicle checks, fuel-efficient driving, and efficient cargo delivery. Srithepthamwong cited his 20 years of experience and regular practice on transport routes as key factors, noting that weather conditions were not an obstacle despite heavy rain and storms during the contest. He will compete against drivers from nine other countries in the Quester class at the global final.