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- Law · official textArbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002)Lets you resolve disputes in private arbitration instead of court: awards, including foreign ones under the New York Convention, are enforceable in Thailand.
- Law · official textCivil Procedure Code of ThailandThailand's civil lawsuit rulebook: where to sue, deadlines, evidence, appeals and collecting a judgment, including against real estate.
- Law · official textCriminal Procedure Code of Thailand (Complaints and Reports)How to file a criminal complaint: the victim can seek punishment and prosecute independently, and for compoundable offences no case starts without their complaint.
- Law · official textDispute Mediation Act B.E. 2562 (2019)Mediation as a fast, confidential alternative to court: a settlement can be made enforceable, and starting it pauses the limitation period.
Articles
- Article · plain wordsDispute Resolution in Thailand: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and CourtA practical guide for foreigners on resolving disputes in Thailand involving rental agreements, property purchases, or contracts: four pathways from negotiation to litigation, covering costs, timelines, and enforceability of outcomes.
- Article · plain wordsHow to File a Civil Lawsuit in a Thai Court (คำฟ้อง): A Step-by-Step Guide for ForeignersA clear breakdown for Russian-speaking expats: which court to use, what a statement of claim (kham fong) is, court fees, why you need a Thai lawyer, timelines, appeals, and the practical enforcement of a judgment.
- Article · plain wordsHow to File a Police Report in Thailand (แจ้งความ): A Step-by-Step Guide for ForeignersWe break down how a 'notification of fact' (jaeng khwam) differs from a criminal complaint (rong thuk), which station to go to, what to bring, and how to obtain a report number for insurance purposes.