The Thaiger
‘Lemon Law’ gains traction as Cabinet backs defective goods bill
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Thailand’s defective goods bill , dubbed the Lemon Law , has cleared the Cabinet after a decade-long bureaucratic entanglement and delays, shifting the burden of proof to sellers when goods are found to be defective.
Key facts
- The proposed Lemon Law, formally known as the Liability for Defective Goods Act, was submitted by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and received Cabinet approval yesterday, June 16.
- Thailand’s defective goods bill , dubbed the Lemon Law , has cleared the Cabinet after a decade-long bureaucratic entanglement and delays, shifting the burden of proof to sellers when goods are found to be defective.
- General consumer goods and motorcycles must be repaired within 60 days of being accepted for service, while vehicles must be repaired within 90 days.
- General products may be replaced within seven days of purchase, while electrical appliances and electronic devices may be replaced within 14 days.
Summary
The proposed Lemon Law, formally known as the Liability for Defective Goods Act, was submitted by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and received Cabinet approval yesterday, June 16.
Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Supamas Isarabhakdi said the measure marked a significant reform of Thailand’s consumer protection system . She added that the bill would help bring Thailand’s consumer protection standards closer to international practices.