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The Thai government has released an updated draft Liability for Defective Goods Act after the Office of the Consumer Protection Board completed its second round...

A new notification on required labeling and packaging for alcoholic beverages was published in Thailand's Government Gazette on November 8, 2024, taking full effect the following day.

A new royal decree in Thailand (Royal Decree Re: Licensee to Pay the License Renewal Fee in Lieu of a Grace Period When Submitting a License Renewal Application B.E. 2564)...

With the emergence of online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms, consumers have transformed their ways of engaging in transactions, gaining unprecedented convenience and access to a vast array...

On July 3, 2024, the Committee on Contracts of Thailand's Consumer Protection Board announced the Notification re: Stipulation of Cash-on-Delivery (COD) Logistics Services...

Thailand has prescribed more stringent labeling specifications for traditional and electric vehicles (EVs), requiring manufacturers and importers for sale to display clear, accurate product information on vehicle labels.

Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have led some manufacturers to reduce costs by changing production methods, designs, or machinery, or reducing the number of employees on payroll.

Over the past several years, numerous automobile manufacturers have brought electric vehicles (EVs) to the market and received positive feedback from consumers in Thailand and around the world.

On November 22, 2022, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle the draft Liability for Defective Goods Act (the "Bill") proposed by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.

After making revisions to the initial draft notification released in November 2024, Thailand's Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has released an updated draft Notification...

This legal summary provides an overview of the laws and regulations governing product recalls in Thailand under the Consumer Protection Act, B.E. 2522

Food businesses in Thailand face a complex regulatory landscape when packaging randomized toys or collectibles with their products. Understanding Thai FDA requirements for nonfood objects, toy safety standards, and gambling law considerations becomes essential as blind-box-style promotions gain popularity in the confectionery and snack markets.

Digital labeling is emerging as an important development in the food industry, offering new opportunities to improve consumer access to product information while supporting more sustainable packaging practices. By using technologies such as QR codes, food businesses can provide certain product information electronically, reducing reliance on conventional printed labels and potentially minimizing packaging waste.

Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft Act on Liability for Defective Goods, known as the "Lemon Law," which aims to strengthen buyers' positions in pursuing claims against sellers by introducing product-specific rules, clearer remedies, and a buyer-friendly presumption that shifts the burden of proof. The draft law modernizes Thailand's consumer protection framework to align with international standards, with enhanced protections for vehicles and electronic appliances, and will take effect 180 days after

The Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) (the "Food Act") is the primary regulation governing food safety in Thailand, with its key purposes being the control of food quality and to safeguard consumer safety.