Thailand's Draft Liability For Defective Goods Act Advances In Legislative Process

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. While Thailand's Product Liability Act B.E. 2551 (2008) deals with liability to consumers arising from unsafe products, the draft Liability for Defective Goods Act aims to ensure that consumers are well protected from defects in appliances and vehicles that might not initially be easily visible or noticed.

Key Definitions

The Bill applies most notably to business operators and consumers.

In the Bill, a "business operator" who may potentially be liable is:

• a manufacturer (or its hirer) of goods for sale; or