posted by admin on Aug 22
Governments across the world are preoccupied with the global financial crisis, with many other issues being put on the backburner. However, Thailand continues to work towards the empowerment and betterment of ordinary citizens. Several changes noted by Thai law consultants in recent times exemplify this – we look at some of the most important.
Governments across the world are preoccupied with the global financial crisis, with many other issues being put on the backburner. However, Thailand continues to work towards the empowerment and betterment of ordinary citizens. Several changes noted by Thai law consultants in recent times exemplify this – we look at some of the most important.
The new law is biased towards consumers; cases must be held at a court convenient to the consumer, and the burden of proof is on the business rather than the complainant. Only one postponement of 15 days or less is allowed.
Consumers also benefit from an exemption in fee obligations, including court fees, commissions, witness fees, and Thailand lawyer’s fees – unless the suit is found to be unreasonable, or the damages are judged as excess