Thailand is speeding up registration of geographical indication (GI) products in four countries to prevent foreign sellers from claiming they make the products and helping to increase Thai exports during the pandemic this year.
GI is a certificate indicating goods with unique characteristics come from certain localities, provinces, regions or countries.
Applications for the registration have been sent to authorities in China, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia, said Prayoth Benyasut, deputy chief of the Intellectual Property Department.
The products are Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice, Pakpanang Tub Tim Siam pomelo and Phetchabun sweet tamarind in China; Doi Chaang and Doi Tung coffee as well as Huay Mon pineapple in Japan;…
