FAQs:
Transportation
Aviation
Q.
Is Thailand a party to the Warsaw Convention?
A. No.
The general rules of carriage of goods and carriage of passengers
apply to disputes on loss of or damage to goods or delay in delivery
and loss of life and personal injury to passengers and loss of
or damage to their baggage.
Q.
Does the Thai court allow the
application of relevant international conventions as the governing
law of contract?
A. Yes,
as long as they are not in conflict with the general rules of
the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand.
Q.
Is there any limitation of liability
for the carrier?
A. No.
The carrier is liable for full damages proved to be suffered by
an injured party.
Q.
Will there be any change in the law
in the near future?
A. Yes.
Thailand is now preparing a draft Bill on Carriage of Goods by
Air in line with the Montreal Convention 1999. It is expected
to become law in the near future.
(October 12, 2007)
The above is
intended to provide general information only. The contents do
not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services
of competent professionals should be sought.
For
further information, please contact Ms.
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, Partner & Head of Transportation
Group
(june.v@tillekeandgibbins.com).
