Defective product bill okayed - Bangkok Post
A defective product bill has been approved. The bill includes a consumer-protection mechanism that creates a presumption of a product defect when a defect becomes apparent within a specified time period.
If Thailand’s new “presumption of defect” rules apply to consumer goods (including smartphones and other Apple devices), they could strengthen customers’ ability to claim remedies for defects that emerge soon after purchase. This may increase the likelihood of disputes about whether an issue is a manufacturing defect versus wear/usage, potentially raising claim volume or requiring AppleCare+ to align its exclusions/diagnostics and documentation with the new consumer-protection expectations.
The legislation also introduces a presumption of defect to enhance consumer protection. Under this provision, if a defect becomes apparent within a specified ...
Country
Thailand
Region
Asia Pacific
Discovered
6/21/2026
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Thai