Legal Measures Concerning Civil Liability from Oil Spill in Thailand
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The objective of this research article is to study and analyze appropriate legal measures regarding civil liability in the event of an oil spill from oil transportation, petroleum activities and oil leaks from other causes. This is because current legal measures have limitations in proving liability and limitation of measures to compensate for damage including the delayed process of recovering damage. As a result, the injured person may not be able to receive appropriate and speedy compensation. This research article uses a documentary research method by analyzing and comparing legal measures regarding civil liability in the case of oil spills in foreign countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States of America. This is to determine necessary legal measures regarding civil liability in the case of oil spills in order to remedy damages and restore the environment in a sustainable way. The research recommends that Thailand has to amend legal measures to cover all types of damages and establish a variety of damage remedies that cover liability from polluters, the government, and other damage remedies. In addition, Thailand has to specify the processes and agencies involved in compensating damages for appropriated and speedy remedies.
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