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Thailand Law Journal
2009 Spring (Issue 1) Volume 12

Protection of Traditional Knowledge in the Face of Globalisation: Balancing Mechanism between CBD and TRIPS

jakkrit kuanpoth

The author explains the background of legal efforts to protect traditional knowledge. The article discusses international agreements, treaties, and conventions as well as Thailand laws and legislation protecting traditional knowledge. Professor Jakkrit Kuanpoth also describes the importance of protecting traditional knowledge in developing countries and makes recommendations for enhancing legal protection of traditional knowledge.

THAI TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS IN THAILAND

PIYABUTR BUNARAMRUEANG

The article, presented at the 2007 ALIN International Academic Conference at Chulalongkorn University, analyzes the regulation of the telecommunications industry in Thailand. The article contrasts the evolution of telecommunications regulation in the US and the EU with regulation in Thailand. The article argues that asymmetric regulations (regulations applicable to powerful incumbent competitors rather than applicable generally) are not necessary for the Thai telecommunications industry in order for that industry to achieve a high level of competition on a level playing field and argues further for a “light-handed approach” by the National Telecommunication Commission.

CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND LEGAL FACTORS UNDERLYING TRAFFICKING IN THAILAND AND THEIR IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS FROM BURMA

CHRISTA FOSTER CRAWFORD

The article provides a critical analysis of factors contributing to trafficking of Burmese women and girls for the purposes of sexual exploitation and governmental polices to prevent this exploitation.

MONEY FOR NOTHING, YOUR CRISES FOR FREE?: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER CREDIT POLICIES IN POST-1997 SOUTH KOREA AND THAILAND

JASPER KIM AND KEMAVIT BHANGANANDA

The article discusses governmental polices of Thailand and South Korea in response to the 1997-1995 Asian financial crisis. In particular, the article analyzes government efforts to encourage consumer spending through credit card usage and the practical effect of these policies. This article is published with the kind permission of Jasper Kim and Kemavit Bhangananda.

ARE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ALWAYS COMPLEMENTS? EVIDENCE FROM THAILAND

Kenn Ariga, Giorgio Brunello

The author analyzes the relationship between employer provided training, specifically on-the-job training and off-the-job training, and education from a survey of Thai employees in the manufacturing business. This article is published with the kind permission of Kenn Ariga and Giorgio Brunello.

LIFE AND DEATH AWAY FROM THE GOLDEN LAND: THE PLIGHT OF BURMESE
MIGRANT WORKERS IN THAILAND

Bryant Yuan Fu Yang

The author discusses the migration of large numbers of Burmese to Thailand. He examines the reasons for the migration, the demographics of migrants, and Thai government policy to control migration into Thailand through registration programs and international treaties and agreements. He argues that Thai laws entitle migrants to education, safe work conditions, and access to health care, although there is great disparity between the rights afforded migrants under the law and the migrants’ true living conditions. The author also reviews the issue of stateless Burmese children born of migrant parents in Thailand.

ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

NATHANIEL LIPKUS

The article examines the background, merits and challenges of the use of public-private partnerships for providing drugs and vaccines to poor regions of the world. Public-private partnerships are examined as a bridge between governments and non-profits and commercial entities, providing advantages in effectiveness that each type of organization may not be able to provide operating alone.

TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INDIGENOUS RESOURCES STANDARDS FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

PANUMAS KUDNGAONGARM

The author compares the disparate standards of intellectual property law in regard to protecting traditional and indigenous knowledge as opposed to the protection provided to modern inventions. The author examines the history and issues regarding protecting traditional and indigenous knowledge and also analyzes the human rights issues involved with such protection of traditional and indigenous knowledge under intellectual property law regimes.

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