Country Summary for THAILAND

I. Relevant Legislation
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II. Regulated Cultural Property

Definitions
“[A]ncient monument” means an immovable property which, by its age or architectural characteristics or historical evidence, is useful in the field of art, history or archaeology and shall include places which are archaeological sites, historic sites and historic parks. (Act of 1961, amended 1992, § 4)

“[A]ntique” means an archaic movable property, whether produced by man or by nature, or being any part of ancient monument or of human skeleton or animal carcass which, by its age or characteristics of production or historical evidence, is useful in the field of art, history or archaeology. (Act of 1961, amended 1992, § 4)

“[O]bjects of art” means a thing skillfully produced by craftsmanship which is high valuable in the field of art. (Act of 1961, amended 1992, § 4)
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III. Export Restrictions
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IV. Ownership Rights and Restrictions
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V. Violations, Penalties and Sanctions
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VI. International Conventions and Bilateral Agreements