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ARTICLE · 10 JANUARY 2023

The Copyright Act Changes To Match The Technological Advancement In Thailand

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After several discussions in the past, the Copyright Act (No. 5) B.E. 2565 on the amendment to the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 became effective on August 23, 2022.

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Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol
Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol

After several discussions in the past, the Copyright Act (No. 5) B.E. 2565 on the amendment to the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 became effective on August 23, 2022. The amended Copyright Act will ensure and facilitate the protection of copyrighted works in the midst of this technologically advancing age and align Thailand's legislation with the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (“WCT”), of which the nation will become a part. More importantly, this Act will provide additional and appropriate measures to tackle copyright infringement in the growing digital industry of Thailand.

The significant changes included under the Amendment are as follows:

1) Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Safe Harbor and Notice and Takedown System

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