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THAILAND

Since October 2022

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Indicator Adoption of the WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Thailand has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.
Coverage Horizontal

THAILAND

N/A

Pillar Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  |  Indicator Adoption of the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Lack of signature of the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Thailand has not signed the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.
Coverage Horizontal

THAILAND

Since November 2015
Since October 2019
Since January 2020

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Cabinet Resolutions 2015: NOR/ROR 0505/ 356, GOR/KOR 0421/21657 NOR/ROR 0913/228

Thai Innovative Products List (บัญชีนวัตกรรมไทย)

Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Supplies and Procurement Methods for Supplies that the State Must Promote or Support (No. 2) 2020 (กฎกระทรวงกำหนดพัสดุและวิธีการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างพัสดุที่รัฐต้องการส่งเสริมหรือสนับสนุน (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2563)
The Cabinet Resolutions grant privilege to the products listed as Thai Innovative Products. Since 2016, the Budget Bureau has introduced the monthly report of the 'Thai Innovation List' to develop domestic industrial capacity in several innovation-centered economic sectors. The Innovation List grants special government procurement privileges only to the products from authorised Thai majority-owned companies. The list covers products from various sectors, including electrical, electronics, and telecommunications.
The Innovation Products is prescribed in the Ministerial Regulation 2020. The products listed as Innovation Products are those that the state needs to promote or support (Clause 12). Thai governmental departments must spend at least 30% of their budget procuring the listed products (Clause 13).
Coverage "Thai Innovation List" including electrical products, electronics, and telecom equipment
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THAILAND

Since February 2017, entry into force in August 2017
Since August 2017

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Public Procurement and Supplies Administration Act, 2017 (พระราชบัญญัติการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง และการบริหารพัสดุภาครัฐ พ.ศ. 2560)

Ministerial Regulations Stipulating Criteria, Methods and Conditions for Consultant Registration, B.E. 2017 (กฎกระทรวง กำหนดหลักเกณฑ์ วิธีการ และเงื่อนไขการขึ้นทะเบียนที่ปรึกษา พ.ศ. 2560)
According to Art. 73 of the Public Procurement and Supplies Administration Act, Thailand does not permit direct cross-border participation of foreign suppliers in its government procurement contracts. Foreign companies can participate, but they must register with the Comptroller General's Department, following the criteria, procedures, and conditions prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations Stipulating Criteria, Methods and Conditions for Consultant Registration. Clauses 4-5 of this regulation distinguish between two types of consultants: (i) freelance consultants and (ii) juristic person consultants. Generally, eligible suppliers must be juristic persons registered in Thailand, with an office in the country and at least half of the board directors holding Thai citizenship. Freelance consultants must be Thai nationals, and in the case of juristic persons, at least 51% of their total shares must be held by Thai citizens.
Coverage Consultanting services

THAILAND

N/A

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Indicator Signatory of the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) with coverage of the most relevant services sectors (CPC 752, 754, 84)
Lack of participation in the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)
Thailand is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). However, the country has been an observer of the WTO GPA since 2015.
Coverage Horizontal

THAILAND

Since November 2018

Pillar Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors relevant to digital trade  |  Indicator Maximum foreign equity share
Budget Procedure Act, 2018 (พระราชบัญญัติวิธีการงบประมาณ พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๑)
According to Section 4 of the Budget Procedure Act, foreign companies are prohibited from acquiring shares exceeding 50% in publicly controlled firms or state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Coverage State-owned enterprises (SOEs)

THAILAND

Since November 1999
Since November 2001, last amended in January 2006
Since August 2011

Pillar Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors relevant to digital trade  |  Indicator Maximum foreign equity share
Foreign Business Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) (พระราชบัญญัติการประกอบธุรกิจของคน. ต างด าว พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๒)

Telecommunications Business Act, 2001 (พรบ. การประกอบกิจการโทรคมนาคม พ.ศ. 2544)

Notification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission regarding Schedule of Prohibitions of Foreign Dominance Behavior, 2011
The Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999 governs foreign investment in Thailand. The act defines "foreigner" as any company with at least 50% foreign-owned capital or shares, or any limited partnership or registered ordinary partnership where foreigners hold managerial control. Under the Telecommunications Business Act of 2001, foreign applicants are prohibited from obtaining Type 2 and Type 3 telecommunications licenses, limiting foreign ownership in these sectors to 49%.
Additionally, the 2011 Foreign Dominance Notification, enforced by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), establishes criteria for foreign dominance in the telecommunications sector. The regulation restricts foreign dominance, prohibiting actions like holding 50% or more of voting shares, controlling majority votes at shareholder meetings, or appointing or removing half or more of a company's directors. Prohibited behaviours also encompass dominance through shareholders, voting rights, controlling power, financial relationships, intellectual property agreements, procurement arrangements, joint business operations, and transfer pricing.
Coverage Telecommunications sector
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ITA: [{"meta_value":"0.00"}]

THAILAND

ITA signatory? I II

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods  |  Indicator Effective tariff rate on ICT goods (applied weighted average)
Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
0.98%
Coverage rate of zero-tariffs on ICT goods (%)
53.8%
Coverage: ICT goods

THAILAND

Since March 1997
Since December 2015

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods  |  Indicator Participation in the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and 2015 expansion (ITA II)
Information Technology Agreement (ITA)

ITA Expansion Agreement (ITA II)
Thailand is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 and its 2015 expansion (ITA II).
Coverage ICT goods

THAILAND

Since January 2020

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Supplies and Procurement Methods for Supplies that the State Must Promote or Support (No. 2), 2020 (กฎกระทรวงกำหนดพัสดุและวิธีการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างพัสดุที่รัฐต้องการส่งเสริมหรือสนับสนุน (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2563)
Chapter 7/1 of the Ministerial Regulation (No. 2) defines "Promoted domestic manufactured supplies" as those certified as "Made in Thailand" by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This certification is only granted to domestic productions, and the Approval List certified by the FTI is published. Procurement methods must align with the Public Procurement and Supplies Administration Act 2017. If certified supplies are insufficient to meet demand or if imported products are necessary, the government authority must refer the matter to the heads of the government departments for consideration. Additionally, government departments are required to spend at least 60% of their budgets on procuring domestic supplies for construction and certain non-construction work (Clause 27.3).
Coverage Products manufactured in Thailand including electronics and digital goods

TAJIKISTAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Indicator Threshold for ‘De Minimis’ rule
Lack of de minimis threshold
Tajikistan does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.
Coverage Horizontal

TAJIKISTAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Indicator Framework for consumer protection applicable to online commerce
Lack of comprehensive consumer protection law applicable to online commerce
Tajikistan lacks a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that applies to online transactions.
Coverage Horizontal

TAJIKISTAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Indicator Ratification of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Lack of signature of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Tajikistan has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Coverage Horizontal

TAJIKISTAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Indicator UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Lack of adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Tajikistan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.
Coverage Horizontal

TAJIKISTAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Indicator UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Lack of adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Tajikistan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.
Coverage Horizontal

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