Thailand has introduced a new Copyright Act that grants copyright contents that are illegally published online to be immediately removed from online platforms without filing a lawsuit, effective on Tuesday, August 23rd.

 

Sinit Lertkrai, Deputy Minister of Commerce, told the Associated Press that the new Copyright Act was put into effect today and allowed online platforms to legally remove pirated/illegal works from free online platforms immediately.

 

The Act will also extend the copyright protection term to a lifetime of a creator and for another 50 years after death. The penalties for pirates and illegal pirating equipment distributors are also intensified to build confidence among original entrepreneurs and investors while supporting the government’s soft power policy.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/23/thailand-implements-copyright-act-that-grants-online-platforms-the-ability-to-remove-pirated-contents-upon-notification-immediately/

 

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Will they be as quick to remove copyrighted goods from the Thai markets? Lolex watches and Leebok trainers for example.

Slippery slope, for sure. Who watches the watchers? And who's going to verify that such claims are not reported as a gridge or for commercial advantage?

 

Copyright protection 50 years after death? Grandkids will be living on the proceeds.

 

Barmy--just keeping up with the Joneses with stripes on their flag.

I wonder if this  will affect Lazada, Shopee and Aliexpress in any way here in Thailand.