Toyota threatens legal actions

 

In a statement, Vudhigorn Suriyachantananont, senior vice president of Toyota Motor Thailand, referred to the complaint filed by the Committee Nation Associate Anti-Corruption Network to the Office of the Ombudsman. In the complaint, the network said the company stated that they imported parts for Prius manufacturing in Thailand when the company actually imported the completely-built units (CBU) which are subjected to a higher tariff rate.

Vudhigorn insisted that Toyota has imported only parts for the manufacturing, since the production line was opened in 2010. Throughout the past 50 years, it has upheld transparency and corporate governance and that it has been loyal to the Thai government and customers, he said.

He said the allegation tarnished the company's image and the company is ready to take legal actions if such allegation continues.