Browsing by Author "Kittitrakul, Chalermsak"

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      International Trade Agreements and Impact on the Medicine System: Causal Relations? 

      Akaleephan, Chutima; Kittitrakul, Chalermsak; Kessomboon, Nusaraporn; Kijtiwatchakul, Kannikar; Eksaengsri, Achara; Limpananont, Jiraporn (2020-01-27)

      This article comprehensively reviews and analyses knowledge and information relating to international trade agreements and their implications during the past 17 years, both within and external to Thailand. To reveal the implications and impact systematically, the conceptual framework for analysis was drafted and the implications were mapped along the medicine value chain. The mapping shows cross-link of the implications and took concerns of health sectors. Focusing on medicines, despite of positive impact, international trade agreements have had ...
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      Lessons from India and Thailand for Cambodia's Future Implementation of the TRIPS Agreement for Pharmaceutical Patents 

      Kittitrakul, Chalermsak; Tenni, Brigitte; Lexchin, Joel; Phin, Sovath; Gleeson, Deborah (2023-03-07)

      Cambodia is expected to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in the near future, at which time it will be required to make patents available for pharmaceutical products and processes to meet its obligations under the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Given its impending transition from LDC status, there is a need to balance Cambodia's intellectual property (IP) policies and regulations with public health priorities to ensure access to affordable life‐saving medicines. This will be critical ...