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(...) During most of the review period Thailand's production assistance legislation remained relatively unchanged until the announcement of the 2014 policies and incentives which were not yet notified to the WTO (section 3.4.2.1). Other changes involved BOI (Board of Investment) support for flood affected investment in 2012 and investment promotion for sustainable development in 2013.

(...) BOI (Board of Investment)'s current policy is to promote valuable domestic and overseas investment that: (...) is environment friendly, saves energy or uses alternative energy to drive balanced and sustainable growth (...)

Under the new [BOI] rules project approval depends on the fulfilment of conditions almost identical to the old rules including: (...) environmental protection (...)

(...) In order to qualify for tax incentives by the BOI (Board of Investment), a project has to meet value-added, debt to equity ratio, machinery, environmental protection, and investment capital criteria. (...)

(…) Investment in certain activities of special importance and benefit to the country are granted unlimited corporate income tax exemption (i.e., without an exemption cap). [121]

[121] These activities relate to: (…) production of electricity or steam power from waste or refuse-derived fuel; (...)

Protection under the sui generis Plant Varieties Protection Act B.E. 2542 (1999), is for up to 27 years. It defines plant varieties eligible for protection and stipulates that genetically modified varieties may only be registered after they are officially appraised as safe for the environment, health, and public welfare. (...)

Table 3.6 State involvement in the economy, 2015
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Natural resources
Forest Industry Organization Plantation management, reforestation and forest industries / generate income from forest industry and related activities
Zoological Park Organization Cater for endangered species and participate in animal breeding programmes; facilitate visitors and community education and wildlife conservation

Public utility
Waste Water Management Authority Manage wastewater management system
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Thailand's participation in the WTO's TRIPS Council's work was limited during the review period, compared to past involvement which, inter alia, was related to biopiracy and inappropriate patenting, as well as protection for geographical indications and traditional knowledge. (...)

The National Intellectual Property Strategy prescribes agency actions during the 2013-2016 period by different agencies in seven areas as follows:
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(3) IP Protection: to build a modern and efficient IP system that encourages creativity and innovation and provides for effective protection of genetic resources and traditional knowledge; (...)

(...) Thailand is a signatory to the 2007 Bandung Declaration on the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources, an outcome of the Asian-African Forum on Intellectual Property and Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources.