Consensual sexual intercourse by a Buddhist monk is a grave breach of monastic discipline, but it is not automatically a Thai criminal offence. This article explains Section 206, Supreme Court Judgment No. 736/2505, monk-official status and possible liability involving temple funds.
Is Sexual Intercourse by a Buddhist Monk a Crime in Thailand? Read More »
A practical Thai-law guide explaining why a police daily record may not start a criminal case, what makes a valid complaint, and the three-month deadline for compoundable offences.
Police Complaint vs Daily Record in Thailand: Why Has Your Case Not Progressed? Read More »
Alleged diversion of temple donations can engage Section 147 of the Thai Penal Code, carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. This guide explains an abbot’s legal status, outsider liability, money laundering, asset seizure and bail—without prejudging the recently reported case.
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A threat to report alleged theft does not automatically invalidate a resignation in Thailand. Courts examine the employer’s good faith, the employee’s true intention, and whether a dismissal was disguised as resignation.
Forced Resignation in Thailand: Can an Employer Threaten a Theft Complaint? Read More »
Standing on a public road and shouting outside a home is not automatically trespass in Thailand. The boundary, physical intrusion, intent and surrounding conduct determine whether Sections 362, 364 or 365 apply—and whether other offences may arise.
Is Shouting Abuse Outside Someone’s Home Trespass in Thailand? Read More »
Can a registered mortgage be enforced after Thai land is forfeited in a drug case? Supreme Court Judgment No. 521/2569 explains when mortgage rights survive, what evidence proves a genuine loan, and why the amount actually advanced matters.
Secret audio evidence is not automatically admissible in a Thai criminal defamation case. Section 226/1 requires the court to balance its value against harm to justice standards and fundamental rights.
Can Secret Audio Recordings Prove Defamation in Thailand? Read More »
If an ex-partner refuses to return a car in Thailand, the safest response depends on ownership, financing and whether the couple was legally married. A registration name alone may not settle the dispute.
How to Recover a Car from an Ex-Partner in Thailand Read More »
A Thai criminal complaint must normally state where the alleged offence occurred. Supreme Court Judgment No. 28/2569 confirms, however, that an apparent accidental omission may be curable rather than requiring immediate dismissal.
Place of Offence Missing from a Thai Criminal Complaint: Must the Court Dismiss? Read More »
A wrong bank transfer in Thailand should be reported to the sending bank immediately. The bank can coordinate with the receiving bank and ask the recipient to consent to a return, but it cannot simply debit the recipient’s account without consent or lawful authority. If the recipient knowingly and dishonestly keeps, spends or transfers the
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