MPs back landmark 'Lemon Law' bill (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's parliament approved a 'Lemon Law' bill to strengthen consumer protection by shifting liability to sellers for product defects within specified periods.

• Thailand's House of Representatives approved the 'Lemon Law' bill to shift liability to sellers for product defects
• The bill presumes sellers liable for defects within six months for most goods and one year for automobiles
• Consumers gain rights to repairs, replacements, or refunds within specified deadlines
• A special committee will scrutinize the legislation with a 15-day amendment period