Posting Nude Photos in Thailand: The Legal Risk
Posting nude photos in Thailand can mean prison. Dika 2412/2569 gave six months, unsuspended, under Computer Crime Act section 14 for self-posted images.
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Criminal Law in Thailand
Double Jeopardy in Thailand: Dika 889/2569 Explained
Double jeopardy in Thailand does not cover foreign judgments. Dika 889/2569 lets Thai courts retry offences already judged abroad: what expats must know.
Withdrawing a Criminal Complaint in Thailand: Dika 7211/2568
Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled a criminal complaint cannot be withdrawn after final judgment. What Dika 7211/2568 means for settling criminal cases.
Suspended Sentences in Thailand: Probation Rules for Expats
How suspended sentences work under Section 56 Thai Penal Code: who qualifies, conditions, and lessons from Supreme Court case 736/2569.
Facebook Marketplace Fraud in Thailand: Supreme Court Case 736/2569
Dika 736/2569: a Marketplace listing for goods you do not have is public fraud under Penal Code Section 343 plus Computer Crime Act Section 14(1). Restitution above the loss earns a suspended sentence, and a juvenile record is admissible against an adult defendant.
Harassment Laws in Thailand: Civil and Criminal Remedies
Thailand rewrote its harassment laws on 30 December 2025. Here’s what actually changed, what each offence is worth, and the
Thailand Nominee Company Crackdown: August 2026 Update
Updated August 17, 2026. Order 2/2569 took effect on August 1: the DBD now traces Thai shareholder capital end to end before registering a company with foreign participation. Bank statements on both sides of the transfer plus a signed Investment Explanation Letter are checked at the counter, and Ord
Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand? Cannabis Laws in 2026 Explained
Thailand made global headlines in 2022 when it became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis. But as of June 26, 2025, the rules have changed dramatically. Recreational marijuana is now illegal in Thailand, and only medical use under a valid prescription is permitted. If you are an expat, tourist, or business owner in […]
First Bilingual Annotated Criminal Code of Thailand, and It’s Free
If you have ever looked up a section of the Thai Criminal Code Annotated in English, you know the drill. You find scattered PDFs and outdated translations. There is little context. You also do not find Supreme Court decisions that show how the law works in practice.
We decided to fix that.
ThaiLawOnline is proud to launch the first free, bilingual, annotated Thai Criminal Code Annotated of Thailand. It is a complete digital resource covering all 429+ sections. It is fully up to date as of 2026. It includes the latest Amendment No. 30 (B.E. 2568/2025) which criminalized sexual harassment for the first time in Thai legal history.
Military Courts in Thailand: Understanding Jurisdiction, Procedures, and Defense Implications
Thailand’s military court system represents a parallel judicial structure that has significantly impacted both Thai nationals and expatriates, particularly following the 2014 military coup. It is important to understand when military jurisdiction applies. Knowing how these courts differ from civilian ones is also key. This knowledge is vital for anyone facing possible prosecution in Thailand. […]