Let's answer the question of how they are protected a bit more. "Furthermore, nationals and residents of Thailand will be entitled, as from 24 December 2009, to file international applications under the PCT." http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pctndocs/en/2009/pct_news_2009_10.pdf Thailand just updated its patent in 2009. They are considered residents, and the company lives in Thailand. They are recognized by other countries as also being from Thailand. http://afkinsider.com/122856/thailand-company-wins-patent-africa-motorcycle-taxi-tech/ I think I answered enough for today.