Thai Product Liability Law: Preparation for Entrepreneurs

Abstract

Product Liability Law has recently been enforced in Thailand in the form of the Liability for Damages Arising from Unsafe Product Act. The act aims to enhance the protection of consumers’ rights by imposing strict liability and punitive damages on entrepreneurs who do not meet sufficient standards of product manufacturing.

This paper aims to increase awareness of entrepreneurs about the importance of this enhanced protection by describing the Thai product liability law in brief, and including examples of the laws from the U.S.A and Japan as the models. Proper business preparation and strategies for entrepreneurs in dealing with the product liability law are also suggested in this paper.