The Agriculture Ministry says Thailand has not decided whether to join UPOV 1991. The draft plant variety law still lets small farmers save seed of staple crops such as rice, maize and beans for replanting. Native, traditional, local and common commercial varieties can still be used, exchanged and sold without permission. Public comment runs until mid-2027. For a seed or agri-input business, the draft may still change, so watch the consultation rather than act now.