Article 222/13: Consolidating competing class motions
Statutory text (Thai original)
ในกรณีที่มีการยื่นคำร้องขอให้ดำเนินคดีแบบกลุ่มเกี่ยวกับสิทธิอย่างเดียวกันหลายรายในศาลเดียวกันหรือต่างศาลกัน ให้ศาลรวมการพิจารณาคำร้องขอเหล่านั้นเข้าด้วยกัน และมีคำสั่งให้ผู้ร้องรายหนึ่งรายใดเป็นโจทก์ในการดำเนินคดีแบบกลุ่ม ทั้งนี้ ตามหลักเกณฑ์ วิธีการ และเงื่อนไขในข้อกำหนดของประธานศาลฎีกาตามมาตรา ๒๒๒/๒ คำสั่งของศาลตามมาตรานี้ให้เป็นที่สุด เว้นแต่จะเป็นกรณีตามมาตรา ๒๒๒/๑๒ วรรคสาม
English translation
In the case where motions requesting to proceed as a class action concerning the same right have been filed in several instances, whether in the same court or in different courts, the court shall consolidate the consideration of those motions together and issue an order designating any one of the applicants as the plaintiff in conducting the class action, in accordance with the rules, methods, and conditions in the regulations of the President of the Supreme Court under Section 222/2. The court's order under this Section shall be final, except in a case under Section 222/12 paragraph three.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified. Always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
This provision prevents duplicative and competing class actions over the same right. It obliges the court to consolidate parallel motions and to designate a single lead plaintiff, applying the President of the Supreme Court's regulations issued under Section 222/2. By making the consolidation and selection order final, the section discourages procedural jockeying among rival would be class representatives. The carve out preserves the ordinary right to appeal the underlying certification decision under Section 222/12 paragraph three, so a party is not deprived of that separate review.
Why this matters in practice
If you are one of several groups or individuals racing to bring the same class claim, understand that you cannot each run your own parallel case; the court will fold them together and choose one lead plaintiff. Being organised early, with a credible representative and strong pleadings, improves the odds that the court picks your applicant to steer the case. Because the selection order is final, there is little room to reopen it later. Coordinating claimants before filing, rather than after, is the practical lesson, and our litigation team can help align a group before a motion is filed.
Foire aux questions
Que se passe-t-il si deux groupes intentent des recours collectifs sur le même sujet en Thaïlande ?
En vertu de l'article 222/13, le tribunal doit consolider les requêtes concurrentes, même si elles sont déposées devant des tribunaux différents, et désigner un demandeur comme demandeur principal, conformément aux règlements du président de la Cour suprême.
Le choix du plaignant principal par le tribunal est-il susceptible d'appel ?
L'ordonnance de consolidation et de sélection en vertu de l'article 222/13 est définitive, sauf que le recours en certification préservé en vertu du paragraphe trois de l'article 222/12 s'applique toujours.
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Citation simple
Civil Procedure Code, s. 222/13 (Thailand) -
Citation académique
Civil Procedure Code (Thailand), s. 222/13. ThaiLawOnline, https://www.thailawonline.com/fr/thai-civil-procedure-code/section-222-13/ (accessed 1 septembre 2026). -
Citation thaïlandaise
ป.วิ.พ. มาตรา 222/13 -
Lien permanent
https://www.thailawonline.com/fr/thai-civil-procedure-code/section-222-13/ -
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