Tigs Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) OK Before all you jokesters shoot me down in flames, this is a serious question ! A question to those of you that have lived here for some time and/or have a good knowledge of the Thai language and culture. Does Thailand have the equivalent of the UK, Consumer Credit Act, in particular with reference to credit card company's? There are many major credit card companies here in Thailand including many International ones. For example HSBC or AMEX have to operate to incredibly strict guidelines by law in the UK. Although many people are unaware of the credit laws, they are put in place in the small print to protect the consumer. There is in Thailand amongst it's citizens the acceptance that the banks rule all, and if you have problems with the card companies or banks you have no protection in law and the banks can just confiscate property etc (if they are owed money with defaulted payments) with no recourse to legal action and certainly no rights for the consumer. I am sure out of every 10 'flaming' responses of the 'don't be so stupid this is Thailand' type there must be a few people with knowledge. Thanks Tigs Edited December 14, 2008 by Tigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koo82 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 That's a serious question. Who wants to flame you is just plain crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2muchcoffee Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) It is a serious question. I believe there are some consumer protection laws in place. Getting those laws enforced would be another story, however. I honestly don't know, but am curious to hear from those who do. Edited December 14, 2008 by way2muchcoffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Office of the Consumer Protection Board (Legal Affairs Branch) Government House Thanon Rachadamnoen Nok, Dusit, Bangkok 10302 THAILAND Consumers International Consumer Protection Laws in Thailand Consumer Protection Act 1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Office of the Consumer Protection Board(Legal Affairs Branch) Government House Thanon Rachadamnoen Nok, Dusit, Bangkok 10302 THAILAND Consumers International Consumer Protection Laws in Thailand Consumer Protection Act 1979 You are a star, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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