Three organizations jointly organized the "Right to Repair for Electronic Devices in Thailand" event to support consumer rights and reduce e-waste
Experts from government, academia, and industry convened at the Right to Repair whitepaper launch hosted at Thammasat University's Faculty of Law, to discuss Thailand's role in advancing consumer rights and sustainability. Organized by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and Rangsit University, the event featured key discussions on Right to Repair (R2R) legislation, which could significantly reduce Thailand's 450,000 tons of annual e-waste and strengthen consumer protections.
Lead author of the report, Edward Ratcliffe, Executive Director, Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute [first from the right], along with co-authors, Tanomlap Ratchawat, Senior Researcher, Thailand Environment Institute [sixth from the left] and Khun Krisda Saengcharoensap, Director of Master of Laws Program, Faculty of Law, Rangsit University [second from the left] highlighted the urgent need for Right to Repair (R2R) legislation in Thailand—a critical policy move as Thailand's draft 'Lemon Law' undergoes review.
The event was graced by Krit Uewong [seventh from the left], Advisor to the Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, who presided over the ceremony. He was joined by experts from the government, academic institutions, and honored guests. The event was held at the Marut Conference Room, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, in Room 211 (the Marut Bunnak Mock Court Room) at Thammasat University, Tha Prachan.
The newly released report reveals that 54% of independent repair shops lack access to repair manuals, while 96% struggle to obtain parts from manufacturers, underscoring the challenges consumers and repair businesses face. With 14 million smartphones shipped in 2023 and smartphone penetration expected to reach 97% by 2029, Thailand is in a prime position to lead Southeast Asia in repairability and sustainable consumption.
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