Vietnam agreed to life non-tariff trade barriers such as tighter import inspections, but there has been no progress in six months. Thailand is pressuring Vietnam to eliminate its non-tariff barriers on completely built-up (CBU) cars exported from Thailand. "Since Vietnam used the non-tariff barrier policy, Thailand's automotive industry lost roughly 80% of car exports to that country," he said. Recently, the ministry also held a meeting with car makers and auto parts makers to solve the problem. "Of the total volume, about 2,000 units were from Honda, but many car makers said they will stop efforts to export to Vietnam," said Mr Somchai.

Source: Bangkok Post June 11, 2018 21:56 UTC