The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Commerce to prepare an MOU to expedite protection of intellectual property rights for Thai entrepreneurs in the Chinese market, along with approving draft MOUs on industrial and supply chain cooperation and measurement standards in weighing and measuring.
At the Cabinet meeting on 14 July 2026, Ms. Lalida Pertvivattana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet approved the preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Market Regulation Administration of the People's Republic of China on cooperation in enforcing intellectual property rights. The Minister of Commerce or an authorized representative was approved to sign the MOU to provide concrete support channels for Thai entrepreneurs affected by intellectual property infringements in the Chinese market and on Chinese online platforms.
Ms. Lalida said the cooperation will strengthen the proactive role of the Ministry of Commerce in coordinating assistance for Thai entrepreneurs, especially regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents, or other intellectual property rights that have been legally protected under Chinese law, alongside rights enforcement and legal actions undertaken by private rights holders themselves.
Approval was given to the draft MOU on industrial and supply chain cooperation between Thailand and China.
Ms. Lalida also disclosed that the Cabinet approved the draft memorandum of understanding on enhancing economic cooperation in industrial and supply chain sectors between the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. The Minister of Commerce or an authorized representative was approved to sign the MOU to elevate economic and trade cooperation in line with the rapidly changing global economic context. This aims to facilitate businesses from both countries, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and supports collaboration among government sectors, private sector, financial institutions, and research bodies to develop long-term economic cooperation.
"China has been Thailand's number one trading partner for 13 consecutive years and is one of the world's major production bases. Signing this MOU will further economic cooperation, information exchange, and joint activities in promising sectors, creating new opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs, especially MSMEs, to connect more deeply with regional and global supply chains," she said.
Approval was granted for the MOU on Thai-Chinese measurement standards to intensify the crackdown on illegal weighing devices.
Ms. Lalida further revealed that the Cabinet approved the draft memorandum of understanding on cooperation in measurement standards between the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Market Regulation Administration of the People's Republic of China. The Minister of Commerce or an authorized representative was approved to sign the MOU to enhance cooperation on measurement standards, prevent the sale of illegal weighing and measuring devices on online platforms, and facilitate trade between the two countries, thereby ensuring fairness for consumers and entrepreneurs.
Ms. Lalida explained that this draft MOU serves as a framework for cooperation between agencies of both countries and does not have binding international legal effect, so it is not a treaty or contract under Section 178 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand. However, it is a key mechanism to upgrade Thailand's measurement standards to keep pace with technological and global trade changes, alongside protecting consumers and promoting fair and transparent trade in the long term.