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Thai consumer watchdog to sue Volvo over battery fires

A Volvo EX30 fully electric small SUV is introduced at an event in Milan on June 7, 2023. (Photo: Reuters)

Thailand’s ⁠consumer ⁠watchdog will file a civil ​suit against the local unit of Volvo Cars over battery-related fires ​in its EX30 model, ‌an official said after a meeting between customers and the carmaker failed to reach an agreement.

“The Office of the Consumer Protection Board reached a resolution to file a suit for ​damages, including ⁠refunds,” Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, who chaired Thursday’s meeting, told Reuters by phone.

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