Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medical Knowledge Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) .

The Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medical Knowledge Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) aims to safeguard and promote Thai traditional medical knowledge. It establishes a committee to oversee related matters, creates a registration system for traditional medical knowledge, and classifies it into national, general, and personal categories. The Act also protects herbs by regulating their study, use, and export, and sets up a fund to support related activities. The legislation outlines the rights and obligations of holders of traditional medical knowledge, including exclusive rights to produce and distribute registered remedies, and provisions for inheritance and licensing. Additionally, it establishes penalties for violations and specifies fees for various services related to the Act.