Bangkok, May 29 -- Thailand's cabinet has approved a comprehensive framework to strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights as the country seeks removal from the US Trade Representative (USTR)'s watchlist.

Speaking to the media on May 27, Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said that the initiative, developed in coordination with the USTR Office, is intended to address longstanding concerns over IP protection and enforcement.

He said the Thailand Intellectual Property Work Plan will be shared with US officials and relevant domestic agencies to implement necessary reforms.

Thailand has figured in the US watchlist of intellectual property offenders since 2007. It has worked with the USTR to improve the regulato...