Thailand Steps Up Efforts to Combat Counterfeit Goods

Thailand is taking strong measures to combat the proliferation of counterfeit products online in order to safeguard property rights and uphold its international reputation.

Thailand is stepping up its efforts to combat the production and distribution of counterfeit goods, which pose a serious threat to the country’s economy, public health and reputation. The government has launched a new campaign to raise awareness among consumers and businesses about the dangers and consequences of buying and selling fake products, as well as to encourage them to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

The country still faces challenges in enforcing intellectual property rights and protecting innovation from piracy and infringement. The DIP estimates that the value of counterfeit goods seized in Thailand in 2019 was over 2.5 billion baht (about 75 million US dollars), with cosmetics,…