Thailand Consumers Council to bolster consumer protection law with political factions

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With an aim to fortify consumer rights, the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is set to engage in discussions concerning consumer protection law with multiple political factions. This dialogue is spearheaded by TCC’s deputy secretary-general, Ittaboon Onwongsa.

Born from a dire need to address consumer protection issues, the initiative is a strategic move towards ensuring that consumers are adequately shielded from market malpractices. These discussions are expected to shed light on the existing flaws in the law and to collectively brainstorm on the potential amendments to render the law more effective.

The law, which primarily focuses on consumer rights protection, has been a subject of debate for quite some time. Critics argue that the current legislation lacks the teeth needed to safeguard consumers effectively. They further…