The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives says Thailand has not decided whether to join UPOV 1991 in the Thai-EU FTA talks, and it is still studying the issue and taking public comment. It says it will not proceed with any term that costs farmers their rights. Farmers may still save and replant their existing traditional seed, though protection would apply to newly bred varieties bought from breeders. No change for your business yet; if you buy or sell seed or farm inputs, watch for a final decision and any amendment to the Plant Variety Protection Act.
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