Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing Facebook of allowing scam adverts and online fraud to spread while failing to protect or compensate victims.
Govt makes electric vehicles mandatory label-controlled products to ensure buyers get full information
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Thailand has designated electric vehicles as label-controlled products from March 21, 2026, requiring Thai-language labels with clear details on price, specifications, battery information and safety standards to strengthen consumer protection.
Consumer police raid Ang Thong fuel depot, seize 331,000 litres worth 12.5m baht over suspected overpricing
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Police Division inspected an Ang Thong fuel distributor after complaints of above-market prices, finding more than 331,000 litres of diesel and gasohol worth 12.5m baht and sending samples for quality and excise tax checks.
Thailand ramps up e-commerce platform regulations to tackle fraud and protect consumers
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
Thailand is tightening regulations for e-commerce platforms to combat online fraud, requiring stronger verification for sellers and quicker action on non-compliant products.
New cyber decree ‘not enough’ as fake apps spread and mule accounts persist, consumer council warns
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
Thailand’s second cyber protection decree has not reduced online fraud, with fake apps and mule accounts still widespread, prompting calls for faster takedowns, shared liability and delayed-transfer safeguards.