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Phuket court dismisses cake shop's 5 million baht defamation suit
A Phuket court has thrown out a 5 million baht lawsuit against a customer who posted a one-star review, but the case highlights Thailand's harsh defamation laws where online criticism can trigger lawsuits or criminal prosecution. Foreign tourists and expats should be aware that posting negative reviews in Thailand carries far greater legal risk than in many other countries.
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