According to the latest update dated 29 August 2026, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has moved its Digital IP Enforcement Center (DIPEC) into regular operation. The center is intended to serve as a direct coordination hub linking DIP with major e-commerce platforms, including Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, as well as internet service providers. Under the mechanism described, owners of Thai-registered trademarks and copyright holders may use a fast-track channel for clear-cut infringement cases, such as counterfeit listings that directly copy protected marks or unauthorized sports and audiovisual streaming, with takedown or access-blocking measures targeted for execution within 48 hours once sufficient evidence is submitted.
For brands and content owners, the practical value lies less in the label of the new center than in a more centralized and time-bound enforcement route. The 48-hour track should not be read as a promise that complex ownership disputes or infringement questions will be conclusively resolved within two days; it is better suited to cases where rights and evidence are already well documented. Rights holders that want to benefit from the faster process should therefore keep Thai registration records, authorization chains, URLs, screenshots and comparison evidence ready for rapid filing. Faster platform governance also raises the stakes for accused sellers and service providers, which may need equally fast internal review and appeal procedures.
