Title Page
ABSTRACT
Contents
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 13
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 15
1-1. Rationale 15
1-2. Objectives of Study 17
1-3. Scope and Limitation of Study 20
CHAPTER II. INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION LAW AND LAW ON THE CONSUMER PROTECTION 22
2-1. Introduction to Competition Law 22
2-1.1. Competition Policy 23
2-1.2. Competition law in EU and ASEAN 27
2-1.3. Other Regulations related to Competition Practice in Cambodia 31
2-2. Introduction to Law on Consumer Protection 34
2-2.1. The general concept of Consumer Protection 34
2-2.2. Consumer Protection in EU and ASEAN 38
2-2.3. Other Regulations to protect consumers in Cambodia 41
2-3. Conclusion 42
CHAPTER III. COMPETITION LAW OF CAMBODIA AND LAW ON THE CONSUMER PROTECTION 44
3-1. Studying on Draft of Competition Law of Cambodia 44
3-1.1. Procedure of drafting 44
3-1.2. About Authority 46
3-1.3. Unfair Trade Practices 49
3-1.4. Complaint, Procedure and Penalties 62
3-2. Studying on Law on Consumer Protection of Cambodia 64
3-2.1. Procedure of adopting 64
3-2.2. About Authority 64
3-2.3. Unfair Practices 69
3-2.4. The Rights of Consumers 73
3-2.5. Complaint, Procedure and Penalties 76
3-3. Conclusion 77
CHAPTER IV. LEGAL STUDY ON TRADE COMPETITION ACT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF THAILAND 79
4-1. Trade Competition Act 79
4-1.1. Overview 79
4-1.2. About Authority 81
4-1.3. Unfair Trade Practices 82
4-1.4. Complaint and Penalties 86
4-1.5. Case Studies on Unfair Trade Practice in Thailand 86
4-2. Consumer Protection Act 89
4-2.1. Overview 89
4-2.2. About Authority 90
4-2.3. Types of Consumer Protection 91
4-2.4. Complaint and Penalties 93
4-3. Conclusion 94
CHAPTER V. LEGAL STUDY ON COMPETITION ACT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF MALAYSIA 95
5-1. Competition Act 95
5-1.1. Overview 95
5-1.2. About Authority 96
5-1.3. Unfair Trade Practices 96
5-1.4. Complain and Penalties 101
5-1.5. Case Studies on Unfair Trade Practice in Malaysia 102
5-2. Consumer Protection Act 105
5-2.1. Overview 105
5-2.2. About Authority 106
5-2.3. Unfair Practices 107
5-2.4. Complaint and Penalties 109
5-3. Conclusion 110
CHAPTER VI. CONCLUSION 112
References 116