Langsuan Man Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 In every civilized country in the world the one absolute defense against defamation is the truth Why is that not true here in Thailand, specifically here at Thia Visa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 So who are you referring to, or what post are your on about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 In every civilized country in the world the one absolute defense against defamation is the truth Why is that not true here in Thailand, specifically here at Thia Visa ? Many people speaking the 'truth' have lost defamation cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thai law is a bit different in that the mere fact that one is telling the thruth is not enough. Thai culture of not wanting to lose face is reflected in the law, by adding a second requirement that telling things that is making one lose face must not only be true but also in the public interest to reveal. The resulting lost of face must be outweighted by the public interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Defamation is a criminal charge in Thailand. Also, it does not have to be false in order to charge someone, it simply has to be done with the intent of causing damage to reputation. Thaivisa has no desire to turn our records over to the police should someone choose to sue you for criminal defamation. I hope thats clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) Thank you, clear as mud, So I guess if I am injured or hurt by the actions of a Thai entity, for example a hospital, doctor or clinic, because they will lose face, I cannot warn others of the potential hazards The whole concept of buyer beware has a different meaning in Thailand Edited December 26, 2011 by Langsuan Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thank you, clear as mud, So I guess if I am injured or hurt by the actions of a Thai entity, for example a hospital, doctor or clinic, because they will lose face, I cannot warn others of the potential hazards The whole concept of buyer beware has a different meaning in Thailand I think you can warn whoever you want about whatever you want...with possible consequences..and also just not on ThaiVisa.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thank you, clear as mud, So I guess if I am injured or hurt by the actions of a Thai entity, for example a hospital, doctor or clinic, because they will lose face, I cannot warn others of the potential hazards The whole concept of buyer beware has a different meaning in Thailand Defamation is a criminal charge, which can mean possible jail time as well as fines. If you have a real consumer complaint, contact the office of consumer complaints, they do actually help I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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