Nation Thailand
Chiang Mai raids uncover cross-border copyrighted film piracy
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A cross-border online piracy operation serving users in Thailand and Malaysia has been dismantled after Thai authorities, working with foreign law enforcement agencies and copyright owners, moved against an illegal film-streaming network.
Key facts
- The Department of Intellectual Property ( DIP ) said the case involved copyrighted films being made available without permission to subscribers who paid to access the service.
- Under Thai law, copyright infringement carries fines from 20,000 baht (US$609) to 200,000 baht.
- Oramon told reporters on Monday (June 8).
- Where offences are committed for commercial gain, penalties can include up to four years in prison, fines of 100,000 baht to 800,000 baht, or both.
Summary
The Department of Intellectual Property ( DIP ) said the case involved copyrighted films being made available without permission to subscribers who paid to access the service.
Investigators searched two locations in Chiang Mai province, including business premises in Suthep subdistrict and a residence in Mae Hia subdistrict.