BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has agreed with rights holders and online platform operators on four measures to strengthen protection against intellectual property (IP) infringement on the internet. DIP Director-General Auramon Supthaweethum said the measures were developed in line with the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, following discussions with private-sector rights holders and online platforms. All parties agreed that online IP infringement is becoming more widespread and increasingly sophisticated with advances in technology, requiring faster and better-connected systems to identify and respond to violations.
The first measure is faster blocking of websites and live streams carrying copyright-infringing content. DIP will coordinate with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to accelerate the suspension or removal of illegal content, particularly unauthorized films, music and other copyrighted material distributed through websites and social media platforms.
The second measure is the real-time exchange of IP information between DIP and online platforms through an automated API system. Platforms will be able to check information including application numbers, rights holders, application status and registered product details, allowing them to improve screening of sellers and products.
The third measure is the introduction of an “IP Verified” mark for shops authorized to use intellectual property legally. DIP will work with online platforms to identify verified shops, giving consumers an easier way to distinguish legitimate sellers while encouraging businesses to operate within the law.
The fourth measure is stronger legal action against infringers and wider investigations into their networks. Authorities will coordinate with IP enforcement agencies and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to examine financial transactions and pursue possible money-laundering offences, while investigations will be expanded to suppliers, importers, beneficiaries and other parties involved in infringement networks.
Oramon said closer cooperation among rights holders, online platforms and government agencies would make IP protection faster and more effective while creating a digital environment that supports legitimate businesses and strengthens the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs.
DIP has previously signed memorandums of understanding with online platforms on internet IP protection and introduced a Notice and Takedown system to allow infringing products to be reported and removed more quickly.
During the first seven months of 2026, authorities made 140 arrests in online IP infringement cases and seized 322,077 items, with total estimated damages of 104.34 million baht. A total of 1,471 listings for infringing products were also suspended from online platforms.
Members of the public who encounter suspected IP infringement can report it to DIP’s Intellectual Property Infringement Prevention Division or through the department’s hotline at 1368.
DIP also works with e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, LINE and Nex Gen Commerce under its Notice and Takedown cooperation framework to investigate reports and suspend the sale of infringing products.
