Bangkok Post
Court sets Nov 23 for Facebook lawsuits
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A legal battle brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against businesses allegedly involved in online scams conducted through Facebook has moved forward, with the Bangkok South Civil Court scheduling the next hearing for Nov 23.
Key facts
- A legal battle brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against businesses allegedly involved in online scams conducted through Facebook has moved forward, with the Bangkok South Civil Court scheduling the next hearing for Nov 23.
- The council filed 10 lawsuits on June 8 against 17 companies on behalf of 10 consumers who allegedly fell victim to scams through Facebook, seeking compensation for their losses.
- The hearings followed preliminary hearings for three other cases at the Civil Court in Ratchada on Aug 3.
- The remaining three cases are scheduled for preliminary hearings on Aug 17 and 31, while the next hearing for the four cases at the Bangkok South Civil Court is set for Nov 23.
Summary
The council filed 10 lawsuits on June 8 against 17 companies on behalf of 10 consumers who allegedly fell victim to scams through Facebook, seeking compensation for their losses.
The lawsuits are being treated as a landmark case as they represent the first legal action in Thailand against digital platforms in connection with online scams, according to the council.