A Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone is displayed at its store in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept 2, 2016. (Reuters photo)The telecom regulator has banned the imports of the problem lots of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones following reports of fire-prone battery. To ensure safety for users, the regulator sent a letter to Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Monday banning the imports of the recalled lots, he said. On Saturday, Samsung Electronics said in a statement sales of Galaxy Note 7 in Thailand, including delivery to pre-booking customers, will all be from newly produced lots. Worldwide, the South Korean company has sold 2.5 million units of Note 7, which are being replaced.

Source: Bangkok Post September 12, 2016 09:56 UTC