The Thai Civil Procedure Code has been amended to allow for class action suits to be brought by large groups of plaintiffs for breach of civil wrongs, including breach of tort, breach of contract and breach of labour rights. The amendment is the product of a 14-year class-action amendment consultation process, involving collaboration between Thailand and the United States. The resulting Thai class action law is heavily based on United States class action civil procedure laws.
In a recent e-bulletin, Chinnawat Thongpakdee, Janaki Tampi and Chotika Voravongsakul look at the consultation process, elements of the new class action law and provide practical points for the benefit of companies operating both as a business and an employer.
For more information, please contact Chinnawat Thongpakdee or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact.
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