Department ramps up piracy inspections as tourists return

Tourists visit Wat Phra Chetuphon, better known as Wat Pho, on July 1, 2022. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

The Intellectual Property Department vows to tighten its inspection of pirated products, especially in tourist destinations, as they are projected to proliferate after the country's reopening.

According to deputy director-general Jittima Srithaporn, the department recently had discussions with the Royal Thai Police, the Department of Special Investigation, the Customs Department, owners of trading areas and intellectual property (IP) owners to set guidelines for the supervision, protection and suppression of IP violations.