CDTF Summons Volvo Thailand on May 21 Over EX30 Electric Car Fires

Thairath•Politics•94d ago

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Thai consumer protection agency summons Volvo over EX30 electric car fires, demanding recall and compensation plans.

•The Consumer Protection Committee (CDTF) of Thailand has summoned Volvo Thailand to explain the fires involving the "Volvo EX30" electric car.
•The summons comes after an EX30 caught fire while charging at a consumer's home on May 15, 2026.
•CDTF is demanding a clear plan for recalling and replacing batteries for all 1,668 affected EX30 vehicles in Thailand.
•Compensation measures for consumers awaiting battery replacement are also a key point of discussion.
•Legal action, including civil lawsuits for refunds, is being considered for 45 affected consumers who have filed complaints.

•On May 15, 2026, a Volvo EX30 electric car caught fire while charging at a consumer's home.
•On May 18, 2026, Supamas Isaraphakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, ordered the summoning of Volvo Thailand.
•On May 21, 2026, Volvo Thailand is scheduled to meet with the CDTF to clarify the facts and operational plan.
•1,668 Volvo EX30 vehicles in Thailand are subject to a recall for battery replacement.
•45 consumers have already filed complaints with the CDTF regarding issues with their Volvo EX30 vehicles.
•The fire incident and prior consumer complaints indicate that the temporary measure of 'charging not exceeding 70%' is insufficient.
•Volvo Thailand must provide a clear timeline for recalling and replacing all 1,668 batteries by May 21, 2026.
•CDTF will consider civil legal action against Volvo Thailand and its dealers to force refunds with interest for 45 consumers.

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Supamas Isaraphakdi

"An electric car, Volvo EX30 model, caught fire at a consumer's home while charging."

รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า Volvo รุ่น EX30 ขณะชาร์จ ไฟอยู่ที่บ้านของผู้บริโภค

Supamas Isaraphakdi

"We will not let consumers bear the risk alone. If the company cannot present a clear plan, CDTF will use all legal mechanisms."

ไม่ปล่อยให้ผู้บริโภคแบกรับความเสี่ยงเพียงลำพัง หากบริษัทไม่สามารถแสดงแผนที่ชัดเจน สคบ. พร้อมใช้กลไกกฎหมายทุกช่องทาง

Consumer Protection Committee(สคบ.)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for protecting consumer rights, which has summoned Volvo Thailand.

Volvo Thailand(วอลโว่ ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The Thai branch of the automotive company Volvo, summoned by the CDTF due to fires in its EX30 electric model.

Supamas(ศุภมาส)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office in Thailand, who supervises the CDTF and has ordered the summons of Volvo.

Pradermchai Boonchuaylert(ประเดิมชัย บุญช่วยเหลือ)

Advisor to the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, appointed to chair the meeting with Volvo Thailand.

Ronnarong Phoophipat(รณรงค์ พูลพิพัฒน์)

Secretary-General of the Consumer Protection Committee, who will participate in the meeting with Volvo Thailand.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Thailand, whose government policy prioritizes consumer safety in electric vehicles.

May 15, 2026(15 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date on which a Volvo EX30 electric car caught fire while charging.

May 21, 2026(21 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date on which Volvo Thailand is summoned by the CDTF to clarify the EX30 fire incident.

May 18, 2026(18 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date when Minister Supamas Isaraphakdi ordered the summons of Volvo Thailand.