<ul><li>A Chinese tyre maker is under investigation by Thailand's industry ministry for alleged smuggling of substandard tyres into the country for resale.</li><li>The tyres had their original logos or brand names removed and were bearing new branding, including 'Made in Thailand' labels, before being sold in Thailand.</li><li>The ministry is concerned that exporting these substandard tyres as Thai-made products could damage Thailand's reputation in global markets.</li><li>The Chinese firm's factory was inspected, and the tyres were found stored alongside locally-produced tyres marked specifically for export.</li></ul>

Chinese firm being probed for allegedly smuggling substandard tyres into Thailand for resale – report

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