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Defective goods bill passes unanimously, sellers now liable
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Thailand’s House of Representatives has passed the country’s first “Lemon Law” in principle, shifting the burden of proof for defective goods from consumers to sellers . The bill was approved unanimously with 420 votes on June 24, with no opposition or abstentions.
Key facts
- Thailand’s House of Representatives has passed the country’s first “Lemon Law”
- The legislation, formally titled the Product Defect Liability Act, is the first bill submitted to Parliament by the government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul
- The 420-vote approval covered all six versions of the bill submitted for consideration, including drafts co-sponsored by consumer advocate Saree Ongsomwang and 21,111 eligible voters, as well as separate proposals from MPs across the
- The vote to adopt the Cabinet draft as the working version passed with 275 votes, with a 24-member special committee appointed to review it and a 15-day amendment period set.
Summary
The legislation, formally titled the Product Defect Liability Act, is the first bill submitted to Parliament by the government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The Cabinet approved the draft on June 16 as part of its policy to strengthen consumer rights .
The 420-vote approval covered all six versions of the bill submitted for consideration, including drafts co-sponsored by consumer advocate Saree Ongsomwang and 21,111 eligible voters, as well as separate proposals from MPs across the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai Party, Pheu Thai Party, and Democrat Party.