Comparative Analysis of Deficiencies in the Law on Unfair Contract Terms in Thailand and Practical Ways for Amendment

Abstract This article investigates the legislation on unfair contract terms in Thailand – Unfair Contract Terms Act, B.E. 2540 (1997) (Thai ucta ). It provides critical discussion of fundamental provisions and legal concepts this Act comparison with, where relevant, American statutory unconscionability doctrine, 1977 United Kingdom (UK ) Directive Consumer Contracts 1993 European Union. As domestic is principally a product imitation UK , many its are compared contrasted with . brings out deficiencies having long dwelled Thai resulting clouds confusion even judicial decisions Thailand. Practical ways which those can be rectified clearly recommended hope providing insightful information to practitioners scholars alike.