The scent of lemongrass and grilled meat drifts through humid air as visitors navigate the narrow aisles of Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market. Handwoven scarves, intricate silver jewelry, and handcrafted ceramics line the stalls. It is a shopper’s paradise, but until recently, the rights of a buyer who discovered a flaw were uncertain. That changed on 16 June 2026, when the Thai Cabinet approved the draft Liability for Defective Goods Act—commonly referred to as the Lemon Law.
According to analysis of travel forums and