Legal and Social Responsibility That Reviewers Should be Aware of

Abstract

The rise of online media has made reviewing a popular way of communicating. Reviewing anything can be done according to the desire of those who want to share their experiences and express their opinions through social media. Reviews are utilized as a marketing and advertising tool that has a significant impact on consumer decisions. However, there are limitations to reviews, and Thai reviewers should be aware of the laws that govern their actions. There are several laws that Thai reviewers should be aware of, including: (1) The Penal Code, (2) the Civil and Commercial Code, which contain significant clauses that allow for the expression of opinions that could result in defamation or infringement. (3) The Food Act, (4) the Cosmetics Act, (5) the Food and Drug Administration Regulations regarding the Food Advertisement Announcement, which regulate the description of product properties that could be illegal and the requirements for obtaining permission. And, (6) the Computer-Related Crime Act, which contains important provisions that regulate the distribution of distorted, false, or untrue information through computer systems. Reviewers who violate these laws may be subject to fines or imprisonment.”
The following recommendations for reviewers are provided in this article regarding social responsibility: (1) When using social media, information should be thoroughly filtered and vetted. (2) Caution should be exercised when presenting content that could easily mislead people. (3) Being aware of the importance of shaping values for teenagers, including the value of seeking attention in inappropriate ways, language usage, blindly imitating misguided trends, and patriotic values, is crucial.