BANGKOK, Aug 13 (TNA) – Eight out of 10 Bangkokians or 79.9 per cent of respondents in the Thai capital conceded that they rented or bought pirated goods because cheaper prices are a major factor, according to a recent survey released on Thursday.

The survey was conducted by the Research Institute of Bangkok University among 1,104 Bangkok residents aged over 18 years old.

Among those who bought pirated goods, 40 per cent bought entertainment DVDs, 21 per cent bought counterfeit bags, shoes, glasses and watches.

One in five persons – 20.1 per cent of those surveyed -- said they had never bought pirated goods, reasoning that counterfeit goods were illegal and sub-standard.

Forty per cent found pirated goods are still a problem in Thailand because licensed goods are too expensive, and one in five -- 19.6 per cent -- blamed negligent or corrupt officials and their alleged vested interests in profiting from pirated goods.

Inexpensive prices remain the most tempting factor influencing nearly half -- 48.6 per cent -- of persons buying counterfeit goods, while 26 per cent said the availability of fake products influenced their decision to buy.

Asked if the problem related to pirated goods and trademark infringement should be solved, 95 per cent of respondents agreed while about one in 20 persons -- 4.6 per cent -- said there was no need to solve the problem.

Regarding possible solution, two in five respondents -- 39 per cent-- said lowering the price of licensed goods was the best solution while one in five -- 19 per cent -- suggested heavy penalties should be imposed on offenders.

Meanwhile, Aunya Singsangob, Dean of School of Law, Bangkok University said the problem of copyright piracy in Thailand was mainly the result of the lack of awareness among consumers and the lack of respect for other people’s creative ideas and work.

Government agencies should boost understanding among people that buying pirated goods is a copyright violation, she said. (TNA

http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=11282

-- TNA 13/08/09

Only 80% rented or bought pirated goods!!? May be they mean in this week. I am a local and I am sure at least 99% had bought some in their live times.

Sir, don't trust the poll. It is just another way to sell the news in TL.

I guess also 90% of the farangs use pirated goods.

For the forum rules, I cannot say if I am one of the 90%

BANGKOK, Aug 13 (TNA) – Eight out of 10 Bangkokians or 79.9 per cent of respondents in the Thai capital conceded that they rented or bought pirated goods because cheaper prices are a major factor, according to a recent survey released on Thursday.

The survey was conducted by the Research Institute of Bangkok University among 1,104 Bangkok residents aged over 18 years old.

Among those who bought pirated goods, 40 per cent bought entertainment DVDs, 21 per cent bought counterfeit bags, shoes, glasses and watches.

One in five persons – 20.1 per cent of those surveyed -- said they had never bought pirated goods, reasoning that counterfeit goods were illegal and sub-standard.

Forty per cent found pirated goods are still a problem in Thailand because licensed goods are too expensive, and one in five -- 19.6 per cent -- blamed negligent or corrupt officials and their alleged vested interests in profiting from pirated goods.

Inexpensive prices remain the most tempting factor influencing nearly half -- 48.6 per cent -- of persons buying counterfeit goods, while 26 per cent said the availability of fake products influenced their decision to buy.

Asked if the problem related to pirated goods and trademark infringement should be solved, 95 per cent of respondents agreed while about one in 20 persons -- 4.6 per cent -- said there was no need to solve the problem.

Regarding possible solution, two in five respondents -- 39 per cent-- said lowering the price of licensed goods was the best solution while one in five -- 19 per cent -- suggested heavy penalties should be imposed on offenders.

Meanwhile, Aunya Singsangob, Dean of School of Law, Bangkok University said the problem of copyright piracy in Thailand was mainly the result of the lack of awareness among consumers and the lack of respect for other people's creative ideas and work.

Government agencies should boost understanding among people that buying pirated goods is a copyright violation, she said. (TNA

http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=11282

-- TNA 13/08/09

I buy pirated goods all the time. Only small things like sunglasses, clothes etc. I don't have the money, or the inclination to be a 'poser' with the 'genuine' thing. I know they don't last as long but really I dont care.

I was so disappointed when the bevel on my Rolex came unglued and dropped off.

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