New draft 'Lemon Law' to protect buyers from defective ...
A new draft “Lemon Law” in Thailand has been proposed by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to better protect buyers who purchase defective goods. The proposal aims to set clearer, more practical rules for remedies when products fail to meet standards (e.g., defects and customer recourse).
If adopted, this draft could strengthen consumers’ rights to repair/replace/refund defective products, potentially increasing Apple’s (and potentially AppleCare+ providers/administrators) obligations and costs for handling warranty-like remedies. AppleCare+ may still be relevant, but consumers could also rely more on statutory defect protections rather than only on contract-based coverage, and Apple’s claims/dispute processes in Thailand may need adjustment to align with the new requirements.
The draft was proposed by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and is intended to create clearer and more practical rules on defective goods, the ...
Country
Thailand
Region
Asia Pacific
Discovered
7/26/2026
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Thai