Cabinet Acknowledges Report: State Agencies Not Compliant with Chapter 5

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

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The Thai Cabinet acknowledged a report detailing state agencies' incomplete adherence to constitutional duties concerning consumer protection.

•The Thai Cabinet met on May 5, 2026.
•A report indicated that government agencies have not fully complied with Chapter 5 of the 2017 Constitution regarding state duties.
•The report, submitted by the Ombudsman, focuses on integrated consumer protection and relief measures.

•On May 5, 2026, the Cabinet acknowledged a report concerning state agency compliance.
•The Cabinet acknowledged the report that government agencies have not fully complied with Chapter 5 of the 2017 Constitution.
•The Cabinet designated the Office of the Prime Minister (specifically OCPB) as the primary agency to consider recommendations from the Ombudsman.
•The report addresses the need for integrated consumer protection and relief measures.
•The Office of the Prime Minister is to summarize findings and submit them to the Secretariat of the Cabinet within 30 days.
•The report highlights that the current consumer protection frameworks in Thailand, established by the 1979 Consumer Protection Act, face issues in administration, legal frameworks, and resources.
•The Ombudsman proposed recommendations for more effective integrated consumer protection and relief measures.
•Government agencies have not fully implemented their duties as mandated by Chapter 5 of the 2017 Constitution.

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Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️

The executive body of the Thai government that acknowledged the report on consumer protection compliance.

Ombudsman(ผู้ตรวจการแผ่นดิน)ℹ️

The entity that submitted the report detailing state agencies' compliance issues with consumer protection duties.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

Designated as the lead agency to review and act on the Ombudsman's recommendations regarding consumer protection.

Office of the Consumer Protection Board(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค)ℹ️

A key part of the Office of the Prime Minister, tasked with considering the Ombudsman's recommendations on consumer protection.

Secretariat of the Cabinet(สำนักเลขาธิการคณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The office that will receive the summary of findings from the Office of the Prime Minister.

Constitution 2017(รัฐธรรมนูญ 2017)

The legal framework under which state duties, including consumer protection, are mandated.

Consumer Protection Act B.E. 1979(พระราชบัญญัติคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค พ.ศ. 1979)

The foundational law enacted in 1979 to protect consumer rights, which is now facing challenges.

Ms. Ploytalay Laksameesangchan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who announced the Cabinet's acknowledgment of the report.