THE HOUSE of Representatives this evening (June 24) voted 410 to 1 to pass the first reading of Liability for Defective Products draft bill tabled by Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi while also resolving to accept the principles of six other draft bills on this key issue but use the government’s draft as the primary one for consideration, Amarin TV said this evening (June 24).
This is the first draft legislation that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s second term cabinet forwarded to the House after approving it on June 16.
Supamas, in her capacity as supervisor of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, said the so-called Lemon Law is vital because many types of products have complex technology, and consumers cannot detect defects themselves at the time of purchase.
By the time they realise there is a problem, it has already been used for some time, making it difficult to get repairs made or requesting a refund. Buyers are required to prove that the damage existed beforehand, resulting in wasted time, expenses, and unfair treatment for many.
This law aims to alleviate that burden and provide clear guarantees for consumers.
The draft bill establishes a principle that sellers must be liable for defective goods, establishing a legal presumption that if a product is defective within a specified period, it is considered defective from the date of delivery, eliminating the need for the buyer to provide proof. The period for general goods, electrical appliances, electronic devices, and motorcycles is set at six months, while the period for automobiles is set at one year.
The draft law also grants buyers the right to request sellers to repair, replace, reduce the price, or terminate the contract and issue a refund if the defect is significant. Buyers can within seven days request immediate replacement of general goods with this being 14 days for electrical appliances and electronic devices from the date of receipt. Regarding repairs, sellers are required to complete repairs within 60 days for general goods and 90 days for automobiles.
Furthermore, strict liability is defined specifically for automobiles and motorcycles, requiring sellers to be liable in all cases of defects discovered within specified timeframes and mileage.
“I want Thai people to be able to buy goods with confidence. They should receive goods of reasonable quality after paying for them, and if problems arise, there must be a system to resolve them quickly and fairly.
“This law will help reduce disputes, lessen the burden of litigation, and encourage businesses to pay more attention to product quality. This is a step forward in elevating Thai consumer protection to international standard,” Suphamas said.
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Top and Front Page: Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi addressing the House of Representatives this evening, June 24, 2026. Photos – Amarin TV
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