Report Nestlé Case Moved to Intellectual Property Court, Operations Continue in Thailand

[snoop1130]

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In a significant legal development, the Appeal Court for Specialized Cases has decided to transfer a case involving Nestlé from the Minburi Civil Court to the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court. This ruling ensures that Nescafé products will continue to be available in Thailand.

 

The case, initiated by the Mahagitsiri family, challenged Nestlé's rights to produce, sell, and import Nescafé products in the country. Nestlé requested the review to determine the appropriate court jurisdiction, leading to this decision.

 

At 9:00 am on June 20, the Minburi Civil Court announced the decision, which allows Nestlé to maintain its operations in Thailand, including the production and sale of Nescafé.

 

The original filing, case number Phor 517/2568, was brought by Chalermchai, Suvimol, and Prayudh Mahagitsiri. They sought a temporary injunction from the Minburi Civil Court to halt Nestlé’s operations concerning Nescafé. The defendants included various Nestlé entities.

 

An urgent hearing was initially set for April 11, 2025, but postponed to April 17 due to the Songkran Festival. During this hearing, Nestlé's defence team requested the case be moved to the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, arguing the jurisdiction was more suitable there.

 

This judicial transfer allows Nestlé to continue its business activities in Thailand while the case is adjudicated by the specialised court.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-20

 

 

[mikeymike100]

I suppose this is all about money?

[hotchilli]

5 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

I suppose this is all about money?

It sounds like the Mahagitsiri family want everything.

[mikeymike100]

36 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

It sounds like the Mahagitsiri family want everything.

Absolutely....

The Mahagitsiris are often called the “Nescafé godfather” family in Thai media due to their long-standing coffee empire.

Their wealth and political ties (e.g., Prayudh’s Thai Rak Thai role) make them influential but controversial, with critics 

 noting their legal troubles as evidence of systemic corruption among Thailand’s elite.

In summary, the Mahagitsiri family is a powerful Thai business clan with a $2.5 billion fortune, rooted in coffee, shipping, real estate, and franchises, led by Prayudh and his children Chalermchai and Ausana

[AustinRacing]

What am I going to do with boxes of Nescafé I bought just in case? 😂😂😂😂

[Watawattana]

2 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

What am I going to do with boxes of Nescafé I bought just in case? 😂😂😂😂

Drink them and stay awake for 2 years? 🤪

[SunsetT]

On 6/20/2025 at 11:15 AM, snoop1130 said:

File photo for reference only

 

In a significant legal development, the Appeal Court for Specialized Cases has decided to transfer a case involving Nestlé from the Minburi Civil Court to the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court. This ruling ensures that Nescafé products will continue to be available in Thailand.

 

The case, initiated by the Mahagitsiri family, challenged Nestlé's rights to produce, sell, and import Nescafé products in the country. Nestlé requested the review to determine the appropriate court jurisdiction, leading to this decision.

 

At 9:00 am on June 20, the Minburi Civil Court announced the decision, which allows Nestlé to maintain its operations in Thailand, including the production and sale of Nescafé.

 

The original filing, case number Phor 517/2568, was brought by Chalermchai, Suvimol, and Prayudh Mahagitsiri. They sought a temporary injunction from the Minburi Civil Court to halt Nestlé’s operations concerning Nescafé. The defendants included various Nestlé entities.

 

An urgent hearing was initially set for April 11, 2025, but postponed to April 17 due to the Songkran Festival. During this hearing, Nestlé's defence team requested the case be moved to the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, arguing the jurisdiction was more suitable there.

 

This judicial transfer allows Nestlé to continue its business activities in Thailand while the case is adjudicated by the specialised court.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-20

 

 

If you look at Nestle's track record; baby milk, water exploitation, etc., they are absolute bastards! I try to avoid buying their products.

[AustinRacing]

8 hours ago, Watawattana said:

Drink them and stay awake for 2 years? 🤪

I’m on it. Haven’t slept for two days. 🤪🤪

[paddypower]

On 6/21/2025 at 9:01 AM, AustinRacing said:

What am I going to do with boxes of Nescafé I bought just in case? 😂😂😂😂

buy low sell high. wait for the price to go up. 

[nahkit]

On 6/21/2025 at 5:31 PM, SunsetT said:

If you look at Nestle's track record; baby milk, water exploitation, etc., they are absolute bastards! I try to avoid buying their products.

Which has sod all to do with this case.

[SunsetT]

Just trying to raise people's awareness. Keep your head in the sand by all means.