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Copyright Act Section 70 — Infringement penalties
Copyright Act (พระราชบัญญัติลิขสิทธิ์) — Section 70.
Plain-English Summary
Civil damages and criminal penalties; aggravated commercial infringement carries higher penalties.
Official Text
Official Thai text at the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State. Translation summary only.
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Copyright Act
พระราชบัญญัติลิขสิทธิ์ · B.E. 2537 (1994)
The Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (1994) protects original works of authorship in Thailand. Copyright arises automatically on creation; voluntary registration with DIP provides evidentiary benefit. The Act covers literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, audiovisual, sound recording, broadcast, and software works.
The summary above is a plain-English educational paraphrase of Section 70 of the Copyright Act. It is not an authoritative translation. For the binding Thai text, consult the Royal Gazette or the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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