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Geographical Indication Protection Act
พระราชบัญญัติคุ้มครองสิ่งบ่งชี้ทางภูมิศาสตร์ · GI Act · B.E. 2546 (2003)
Overview
The Geographical Indication Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003) protects names identifying a product's geographical origin where origin gives the product specific quality, reputation, or characteristic. The Department of Intellectual Property registers Thai and foreign GIs. Thailand has over 130 registered GIs including Doi Tung Coffee and Sangyod Phatthalung Rice.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2546 (2003)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections2
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The summaries on this page are plain-English educational paraphrases — not authoritative translations. For the binding wording you must consult the Royal Gazette publication or the consolidated text at the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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