Reviewed by Wichuda Atthamethakon, LL.M., Thai Bar Licence 3149/2556, for ThaiLawOnline, a Thai law firm acting for foreigners since 2006.
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- 4 November 2026: Added the statute box with Thai, English and French text and checked the page against the official text
Thailand has built a strong legal system to tackle sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and related cybercrimes. This shows its commitment to fighting violence against women. The legal landscape includes numerous laws that protect victims and ensure serious consequences for offenders. Some of these laws focus on modern digital threats and technology abuse. Core Sexual Assault Provisions Under Thai Criminal Law
Last reviewed: 3 September 2026. Two things were checked here and both were wrong. The penalty for Section 277, sexual intercourse with a child not over fifteen, was given as 4 to 20 years, in the text and again in the table; the Code says 5 to 20 years with a fine of 100,000 to 400,000 baht, and the 13-or-under paragraph also allows life imprisonment. And the page carried nothing on the Criminal Code Amendment Act (No. 30) B.E. 2568, in force 30 December 2025, which created the sexual-harassment offence at Section 284/1; that is now in the table. Checked against the Act as published in the Royal Gazette (vol. 142 part 90 Kor, 29 December 2025) and against our own annotated Penal Code.
Reviewed again on 8 September 2026, on the three figures the September review left open. Section 276 was checked and is correct as printed, at 4 to 20 years with a fine of 80,000 to 400,000 baht. The other two were wrong. The weapons and gang-rape aggravation was credited to Section 285; it is Section 276 paragraph three, and Section 285 is the separate one-third increase where the victim is a relative or is otherwise under the offender’s power. The child-pornography row and the paragraph below it both cited Section 287, whose penalty is up to three years or a fine of up to 60,000 baht; the 3 to 10 year band with a 60,000 to 200,000 baht fine that both printed is Section 287/2, where the prison term and the fine are both mandatory. Section 281 was also stated backwards, as a bar on settlement turning on marriage; it is the provision that lists which offences here may be compounded, and the conditions are narrower than marriage alone. Every figure above was read from our own annotated Penal Code, sections 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 284/1, 284/2, 285, 285/2, 287, 287/1 and 287/2.
Still not checked against a primary source, said rather than implied: Section 277 ter, which is not in our annotated Code, the Computer Crime Act figures, the trafficking and child-protection passages, the claim that a 2022 amendment extended the definitions to AI-generated material, and the enforcement and procedure sections. Re-read on 5 October 2026: the grievous-harm and death penalties are Section 277 bis, read in our annotated Code with Section 277 ter; the claim about AI-generated material was removed because the Amendment Act it cited (No. 28 B.E. 2564) is the abortion amendment; an unsourced 2023 Computer Crime Act amendment and an OSCC AI claim were removed; the table no longer says ignorance of the child’s age is irrelevant (Section 59 paragraph three).
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Core Sexual Assault Provisions Under Thai Criminal Law
Thailandâs Criminal Code is the main law for handling sexual crimes, including various forms of sexual violence. Section 276 sets the basic rules for prosecuting sexual assault. This law makes it a crime to have sex without consent. This includes using threats, violence, or taking advantage of someone who cannot resist. It also covers cases where the victim mistakes the perpetratorâs identity. The penalties are serious. They can range from four to twenty years in prison. Fines can be between 80,000 and 400,000 baht. Importance of Early Legal Help
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Section 276Amended on 28 May 2019
This section defines rape: having sexual intercourse with another person through threat, force, exploitation of a state in which the victim cannot resist, or by impersonating someone else. The basic penalty is four to twenty years imprisonment and a fine of 80,000 to 400,000 baht, rising to fifteen to twenty years and a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 baht, or life imprisonment, where the offender carries a firearm or explosive, uses a weapon, or the act is a gang rape.
Full text
Whoever rapes another person by threat of any kind, by violence, while that person is in a state in which he or she cannot resist, or by causing that person to mistake the offender for another person, shall be liable to imprisonment from four to twenty years and a fine from eighty thousand to four hundred thousand baht. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed by causing the person against whom it was committed to believe that the offender has a firearm or an explosive, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment from seven to twenty years and a fine from one hundred and forty thousand to four hundred thousand baht. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed while carrying a firearm or an explosive, or by using a weapon, or by two or more persons acting together in the nature of a gang rape of a woman, or against a man in a like manner, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment from fifteen to twenty years and a fine from three hundred thousand to four hundred thousand baht, or to imprisonment for life. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed between spouses and the spouses still wish to live together as husband and wife, the court may impose a punishment less than that prescribed by law to any extent, or may set conditions for supervision of behaviour instead of imposing punishment. Where the court has passed a sentence of imprisonment and one of the spouses no longer wishes to live together as husband and wife and wishes to divorce, that spouse shall so inform the court, and the court shall inform the public prosecutor to bring an action for divorce.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 277Amended on 28 May 2019
This section criminalizes having sexual intercourse with a child not over fifteen years of age who is not the offender's spouse, whether or not the child consents. The penalty is five to twenty years imprisonment and a fine, rising to seven to twenty years or life where the child is not over thirteen, and to mandatory life imprisonment for armed or gang commission.
Full text
Whoever has sexual intercourse with a child not over fifteen years of age, who is not his own wife or her own husband, whether or not the child consents, shall be liable to imprisonment from five to twenty years and a fine from one hundred thousand to four hundred thousand baht. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed against a child not over thirteen years of age, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment from seven to twenty years and a fine from one hundred and forty thousand to four hundred thousand baht, or to imprisonment for life. Where the offence under paragraph one or paragraph two is committed by causing the person to believe that the offender has a firearm or an explosive, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment from ten to twenty years and a fine from two hundred thousand to four hundred thousand baht, or to imprisonment for life. Where the offence under paragraph one or paragraph two is committed while carrying a firearm or an explosive, or by using a weapon, or by two or more persons acting together in the nature of a gang rape of a girl, or against a boy in a like manner, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment for life. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed by a person not over eighteen years of age against a child over thirteen but not over fifteen years of age, with the child's consent, the Juvenile and Family Court may order measures for the welfare protection of the child or of the offender under the law on child protection instead of imposing punishment. In so deciding the court shall have regard to the age, history, conduct, intelligence, education and training, health, state of mind, habits, occupation and environment of the offender and of the child, to the relationship between them, and to any other matter for the benefit of the child. Where welfare protection measures have been taken under the law on child protection, the offender is not punished. Where those measures do not succeed, the court may impose a punishment less than that prescribed by law for the offence to any extent, having regard to the matters in paragraph five.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 277 bisAmended on 28 May 2019
This section sets the penalties where an offence under Section 276 paragraph one, or Section 277 paragraph one or paragraph two, causes grievous bodily harm or death. Grievous bodily harm carries fifteen to twenty years and a fine from 300,000 to 400,000 baht, or imprisonment for life; death carries the death penalty or imprisonment for life.
Full text
Where the offence under Section 276 paragraph one, or Section 277 paragraph one or paragraph two, causes the person against whom it was committed: (1) to suffer grievous bodily harm, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment from fifteen to twenty years and a fine from three hundred thousand to four hundred thousand baht, or to imprisonment for life; (2) to die, the offender shall be liable to death or to imprisonment for life.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 277 terAmended on 28 May 2019
This section raises the penalty by result, and it attaches to the most aggravated rape tiers: Section 276 paragraph three, which covers rape while carrying a firearm or explosive, by using a weapon, or by two or more persons acting together, and Section 277 paragraph four, the equivalent tier where the victim is a child. Where the offence causes grievous bodily harm, the offender is liable to death or to imprisonment for life. Where it causes death, the penalty is death.
Full text
Where the offence under Section 276 paragraph three, or Section 277 paragraph four, causes the person against whom it was committed: (1) to suffer grievous bodily harm, the offender shall be liable to death or to imprisonment for life; (2) to die, the offender shall be liable to death.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 281Amended on 30 December 2025
This section makes two offences compoundable: rape under Section 276 paragraph one, but only where it is committed between spouses, not in public, and without causing grievous bodily harm or death; and the indecent act under Section 278, where it was not committed in public, did not cause grievous bodily harm or death, and was not committed against a person described in Section 285 or Section 285/2.
Full text
The offences under the following provisions are compoundable offences: (1) Section 276 paragraph one, where committed between spouses, provided the offence was not committed in the presence of others and did not cause the person against whom it was committed to suffer grievous bodily harm or to die; (2) Section 278, provided the offence was not committed in the presence of others, did not cause the person against whom it was committed to suffer grievous bodily harm or to die, and was not committed against a person described in Section 285 or Section 285/2.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 284/1Amended on 30 December 2025
This section punishes sexually harassing another person where the act does not constitute the offence of an indecent act. The basic penalty is imprisonment not exceeding one year, or a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. It rises to two years or 40,000 baht where the conduct is continuous or repeated more than once and causes the other person to be unable to lead a normal life; to three years or 60,000 baht where it is committed in a public place, in the presence of others, or in a computer system accessible to the general public; and to five years or 100,000 baht where it is committed against a child not over fifteen years of age, whether or not the child consents. The first three paragraphs are compoundable.
Full text
Whoever sexually harasses another person, where the act does not constitute the offence of an indecent act, shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding one year, or a fine not exceeding twenty thousand baht, or both. Where the offence under paragraph one is committed continuously or is repeated more than once, and causes the other person to be unable to lead a normal life, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years, or a fine not exceeding forty thousand baht, or both. Where the offence under paragraph one or paragraph two is committed in a public place, in the presence of others, or in a computer system accessible to the general public, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding three years, or a fine not exceeding sixty thousand baht, or both. Where the offence under this Section is committed against a child not over fifteen years of age, whether or not the child consents, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding five years, or a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand baht, or both. The offences under paragraph one, paragraph two and paragraph three are compoundable offences.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 285Amended on 28 May 2019
This section increases the penalty by one third for the sexual offences listed (Sections 276, 277, 277 bis, 277 ter, 278, 279, 280, 282 and 283) when they are committed against a person in a relationship of trust or authority with the offender, such as an ascendant, a descendant, a sibling of full or half blood, a blood relative, a pupil under care, a person under control by virtue of official duty, a person under guardianship, custody or curatorship, or anyone otherwise under the offender's power.
Full text
If an offence under section 276, 277, 277 bis, 277 ter, 278, 279, 280, 282 or 283 is committed against an ascendant, a descendant, a sibling of the same parents or of the same father or mother only, a blood relative, a pupil under the offender's care, a person under the offender's control in the course of official duty, a person under the offender's guardianship, curatorship or care as guardian of an incompetent, or a person under the offender's authority in any other way, the offender shall be liable to a punishment one third heavier than that provided in that section.
ThaiLawOnline translation
Section 287/2Amended on 7 December 2015
This section targets the trade in child pornography: making, producing, possessing, importing, exporting, conveying or disseminating it for trade, distribution or public exhibition, and carrying on such a trade or taking part in it.
Full text
Whoever: (1) for the purpose of trade, or by trade, for distribution or for public exhibition, makes, produces, possesses, imports or causes to be imported into the Kingdom, exports or causes to be exported from the Kingdom, conveys or causes to be conveyed, or in any manner disseminates child pornography; (2) carries on a trade in, or takes part or is concerned in a trade in, child pornography, distributes or publicly exhibits it, or lets it out on hire; (3) in order to assist the dissemination or the trade in child pornography, advertises or makes known by any means that a person is committing an offence under this Section, or advertises or makes known from whom or by what means child pornography may be obtained, shall be liable to imprisonment from three to ten years and a fine from sixty thousand to two hundred thousand baht.
ThaiLawOnline translation
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āļāļĢāļāļāļēāļĄāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļļāđāļāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)
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āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļāļ āđāļāđāļāđāļŦāļāļļāđāļŦāđāļāļđāđāļāļđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģ (āđ) āļĢāļąāļāļāļąāļāļāļĢāļēāļĒāļŠāļēāļŦāļąāļŠ āļāļđāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļģāļāļļāļāļāļąāđāļāđāļāđāļŠāļīāļāļŦāđāļēāļāļĩāļāļķāļāļĒāļĩāđāļŠāļīāļāļāļĩ āđāļĨāļ°āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļąāđāļāđāļāđāļŠāļēāļĄāđāļŠāļāļāļēāļāļāļķāļāļŠāļĩāđāđāļŠāļāļāļēāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļģāļāļļāļāļāļĨāļāļāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ (āđ) āļāļķāļāđāļāđāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļĒ āļāļđāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļĢāļ°āļŦāļēāļĢāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļģāļāļļāļāļāļĨāļāļāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ
āļāļĢāļāļāļēāļĄāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļļāđāļāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)
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āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē 277 āļāļĢāļĩāđāļāđāđāļāđāļĄāļ·āđāļ 28 āļāļĪāļĐāļ āļēāļāļĄ 2562
āļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđāļĄ
āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļēāļĄ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļĩāđ āđāļāđāļāđāļŦāļāļļāđāļŦāđāļāļđāđāļāļđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģ (āđ) āļĢāļąāļāļāļąāļāļāļĢāļēāļĒāļŠāļēāļŦāļąāļŠ āļāļđāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļĢāļ°āļŦāļēāļĢāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļģāļāļļāļāļāļĨāļāļāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ (āđ) āļāļķāļāđāļāđāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļĒ āļāļđāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļĢāļ°āļŦāļēāļĢāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļ
āļāļĢāļāļāļēāļĄāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļļāđāļāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļĢāđāļāļĄāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāđāļŦāļāļļāļāļāļāđāļĢāļēāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļāļāļēāļĢ
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē 281āđāļāđāđāļāđāļĄāļ·āđāļ 30 āļāļąāļāļ§āļēāļāļĄ 2568
āļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđāļĄ
āļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļąāļāļāđāļāđāļāļāļĩāđāđāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļąāļāļĒāļāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđ (āđ) āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļ āļāļķāđāļāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļĢāļ°āļŦāļ§āđāļēāļāļāļđāđāļŠāļĄāļĢāļŠ āļāđāļēāļĄāļīāđāļāđāđāļāļīāļāļāđāļāļŦāļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļģāļāļąāļĨāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāđāļĄāđāđāļāđāļāđāļŦāļāļļāđāļŦāđāļāļđāđāļāļđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļĢāļąāļāļāļąāļāļāļĢāļēāļĒāļŠāļēāļŦāļąāļŠāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļķāļāđāļāđāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļĒ (āđ) āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļāđāļēāļĄāļīāđāļāđāđāļāļīāļāļāđāļāļŦāļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļģāļāļąāļĨ āđāļĄāđāđāļāđāļāđāļŦāļāļļāđāļŦāđāļāļđāđāļāļđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļĢāļąāļāļāļąāļāļāļĢāļēāļĒāļŠāļēāļŦāļąāļŠāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļķāļāđāļāđāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļĒ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĄāļīāđāļāđāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāđāļāđāļāļļāļāļāļĨāļāļąāļāļĢāļ°āļāļļāđāļ§āđāđāļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āđāļĨāļ°āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ/āđ
āļāļĢāļāļāļēāļĄāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļļāđāļāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļĢāđāļāļĄāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāđāļŦāļāļļāļāļāļāđāļĢāļēāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļāļāļēāļĢ
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē 284/1āđāļāđāđāļāđāļĄāļ·āđāļ 30 āļāļąāļāļ§āļēāļāļĄ 2568
āļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđāļĄ
āļāļđāđāđāļāļāļļāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļēāļāđāļāļĻāļāđāļāļāļđāđāļāļ·āđāļ āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļąāđāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļēāļāļēāļĢ āļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļģāļāļļāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļāļāļĩ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļĢāļąāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŠāļāļāļŦāļĄāļ·āđāļāļāļēāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļąāđāļāļāļģāļāļąāđāļāļāļĢāļąāļ āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļĒāđāļēāļāļāđāļāđāļāļ·āđāļāļāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļģāļĄāļēāļāļāļ§āđāļēāļŦāļāļķāđāļāļāļĢāļąāđāļ āđāļĨāļ°āđāļāđāļāđāļŦāļāļļāđāļŦāđāļāļđāđāļāļ·āđāļāđāļĄāđāļŠāļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļāļāļģāđāļāļīāļāļāļĩāļ§āļīāļāđāļāđāļāļēāļĄāļāļāļāļī āļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļģāļāļļāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŠāļāļāļāļĩ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļĢāļąāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŠāļĩāđāļŦāļĄāļ·āđāļāļāļēāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļąāđāļāļāļģāļāļąāđāļāļāļĢāļąāļ āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļāļāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāđāļāļāļĩāđāļŠāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļŠāļāļēāļ āļāđāļāļŦāļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļģāļāļąāļĨ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļāļāļāļĄāļāļīāļ§āđāļāļāļĢāđāļāļĩāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļēāļāļāļāļąāđāļ§āđāļāđāļāđāļēāļāļķāļāđāļāđ āļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļģāļāļļāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŠāļēāļĄāļāļĩ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļĢāļąāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŦāļāļŦāļĄāļ·āđāļāļāļēāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļąāđāļāļāļģāļāļąāđāļāļāļĢāļąāļ āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļĩāđāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāđāļāđāđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĒāļļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŠāļīāļāļŦāđāļēāļāļĩ āđāļāļĒāđāļāđāļāļāļąāđāļāļāļ°āļĒāļīāļāļĒāļāļĄāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāđāļĄāđāļāđāļāļēāļĄ āļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļāļģāļāļļāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŦāđāļēāļāļĩ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļĢāļąāļāđāļĄāđāđāļāļīāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļāđāļŠāļāļāļēāļ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļąāđāļāļāļģāļāļąāđāļāļāļĢāļąāļ āļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŦāļāļķāđāļ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļāļ āđāļĨāļ°āļ§āļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļēāļĄ āđāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļąāļāļĒāļāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđ
āļāļĢāļāļāļēāļĄāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĢāļēāļāļāļīāļāļāļēāļāļļāđāļāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļāļąāļāļāļēāļāļāļāļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļĢāđāļāļĄāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāđāļŦāļāļļāļāļāļāđāļĢāļēāļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļēāļāļāļēāļĢ
āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē 285āđāļāđāđāļāđāļĄāļ·āđāļ 28 āļāļĪāļĐāļ āļēāļāļĄ 2562
āļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāđāļĄ
āļāđāļēāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļāļ§āļī āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļāļĢāļĩ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļē āđāđāđ āđāļāđāļāļāļēāļĢāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāđāļāđāļāļļāļāļāļēāļĢāļĩ āļāļđāđāļŠāļ·āļāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ āļāļĩāđāļāđāļāļāļĢāđāļ§āļĄāļāļīāļāļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļāļēāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĢāđāļ§āļĄāđāļāđāļāļīāļāļēāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļĄāļēāļĢāļāļē āļāļēāļāļīāļŠāļ·āļāļŠāļēāļĒāđāļĨāļŦāļīāļ āļĻāļīāļĐāļĒāđāļāļķāđāļāļāļĒāļđāđāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļđāđāļĨ āļāļđāđāļāļĒāļđāđāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļ§āļāļāļļāļĄāļāļēāļĄāļŦāļāđāļēāļāļĩāđāļĢāļēāļāļāļēāļĢ āļāļđāđāļāļĒāļđāđāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļāļāļĢāļāļ āđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļīāļāļąāļāļĐāđāļŦāļĢāļ·āļāđāļāļāļ§āļēāļĄāļāļāļļāļāļēāļĨ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļāļāļđāđāļāļĒāļđāđāļ āļēāļĒāđāļāđāļāļģāļāļēāļāļāđāļ§āļĒāļāļĢāļ°āļāļēāļĢāļāļ·āđāļāđāļ āļāļđāđāļāļĢāļ°āļāļģāļāđāļāļāļĢāļ°āļ§āļēāļāđāļāļĐāļŦāļāļąāļāļāļ§āđāļēāļāļĩāđāļāļąāļāļāļąāļāļīāđāļ§āđāđāļāļĄāļēāļāļĢāļēāļāļąāđāļ āđ āļŦāļāļķāđāļāđāļāļŠāļēāļĄ
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Article 276ModifiÃĐ le 28 mai 2019
Viol par menace, violence, abus d'un ÃĐtat empÊchant de rÃĐsister ou tromperie sur l'identitÃĐ: 4 à 20 ans et 80 000 à 400 000 bahts; 7 à 20 ans, arme feinte; 15 à 20 ans ou perpÃĐtuitÃĐ, arme ou rÃĐunion. Entre ÃĐpoux voulant rester ensemble: attÃĐnuation ou mise à l'ÃĐpreuve.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 277ModifiÃĐ le 28 mai 2019
Rapport sexuel avec enfant de 15 ans au plus, hors conjoint, mÊme consentant: 5 à 20 ans et amende. 13 ans au plus: 7 à 20 ans et amende, ou perpÃĐtuitÃĐ. Arme, explosif, viol collectif: perpÃĐtuitÃĐ. Auteur de 18 ans au plus, enfant consentant dÃĐpassant 13 ans: protection possible.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 277 bisModifiÃĐ le 28 mai 2019
Si l'infraction prÃĐvue à l'article 276, alinÃĐa 1, ou à l'article 277, alinÃĐa 1 ou 2, cause à la victime : (1) des blessures graves, l'auteur encourt un emprisonnement de 15 à 20 ans et amende de 300 000 à 400 000 bahts, ou l'emprisonnement à perpÃĐtuitÃĐ ; (2) la mort, l'auteur encourt la peine de mort ou l'emprisonnement à perpÃĐtuitÃĐ.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 277 terModifiÃĐ le 28 mai 2019
Si l'infraction prÃĐvue à l'article 276, alinÃĐa 3, ou à l'article 277, alinÃĐa 4, cause à la victime : (1) des blessures graves, l'auteur encourt la peine de mort ou l'emprisonnement à perpÃĐtuitÃĐ ; (2) la mort, l'auteur encourt la peine de mort.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 281ModifiÃĐ le 30 dÃĐcembre 2025
Sont susceptibles de transaction le viol entre ÃĐpoux (article 276, alinÃĐa 1) et l'infraction de l'article 278, s'ils ne sont pas commis en public et n'entraÃŪnent ni blessure grave ni dÃĐcÃĻs, et, pour l'article 278, ne visent pas les personnes des articles 285 et 285/2.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 284/1ModifiÃĐ le 30 dÃĐcembre 2025
HarcÃĻlement sexuel hors attentat à la pudeur: 1 an ou 20 000 bahts au plus, ou les deux. RÃĐpÃĐtÃĐ et perturbant la vie: 2 ans maximum. En public ou en ligne: 3 ans maximum. Enfant de 15 ans au plus, mÊme consentant: 5 ans maximum. Trois premiers alinÃĐas: transaction possible.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 285ModifiÃĐ le 28 mai 2019
Peine aggravÃĐe d'un tiers lorsque les infractions des articles 276 Ã 283 ÃĐnumÃĐrÃĐs visent un ascendant, descendant, frÃĻre, sÅur, parent par le sang, ÃĐlÃĻve sous surveillance, personne sous contrÃīle officiel, tutelle, curatelle, ou sous l'autoritÃĐ de l'auteur.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Article 287/2ModifiÃĐ le 7 dÃĐcembre 2015
Est puni d'emprisonnement de 3 Ã 10 ans et amende de 60 000 Ã 200 000 bahts quiconque : (1) par ou pour commerce, distribution ou exhibition publique, fabrique, produit, dÃĐtient, importe, exporte, transporte ou diffuse de la pÃĐdopornographie, ou le fait faire ; (2) en fait commerce ou y participe, la distribue, l'exhibe au public ou la loue ; (3) pour en favoriser diffusion ou commerce, annonce qu'on commet cette infraction, ou auprÃĻs de qui ou comment s'en procurer.
rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel
Supreme Court decisions
- 2417/2540 (1997): Where Penetration Does Not Occur the Offense Is Attempted Rape
Sources
- Penal Code, Office of the Council of State, retrieved 31 October 2026
- deka.supremecourt.or.th, Supreme Court of Thailand decisions database (copy held in our library), retrieved 19 February 2026
Importance of Early Legal Intervention in Sexual Crimes in Thailand
It is important to hire a lawyer right away if you are accused of sexual assault or similar crimes. Early legal representation allows us to negotiate directly with the police and the prosecutor. At this stage, we can often change the direction of the case. This may help reduce the charges or get a better outcome. Once the case goes to court, it becomes much harder, if not impossible, to reach the same level of negotiation or success.
Bail and Its Significance
Bail can be a critical part of a legal strategy. In Thailand, bail is given in some cases. It often needs help from a skilled lawyer. The lawyer must show that the defendant will not flee and will not interfere with witnesses or evidence. Taking action early to get bail can stop long pre-trial detention in cases of rape in Thailand. This lets people keep living their daily lives while they wait for trial. However, the process can be complex, and the chances of success diminish if not handled promptly. Aggravated Circumstances and Penalties
Aggravated Circumstances and Penalties for sexual crimes in Thailand
Where the victim is a relative, a pupil in the offender’s care, or otherwise under the offender’s power, Section 285 requires the penalty for the underlying offence to be increased by one third; Section 285/2 does the same where the victim cannot protect themselves through disability, mental illness, sickness, old age or pregnancy. Where rape under Section 276 paragraph one or Section 277 paragraphs one or two causes grievous bodily harm, Section 277 bis sets 15 to 20 years and a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 baht, or life imprisonment; where it causes death, death or life imprisonment. Section 277 ter is heavier again for the armed or gang forms: death or life for grievous harm, and death where the victim dies. Section 278 covers indecent assault, a separate offence. Where the offender carries a firearm or an explosive, uses a weapon, or acts with one or more others in the nature of a gang rape, the penalty comes from Section 276 paragraph three: 15 to 20 years and a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 baht, or imprisonment for life. That is a different provision from Section 285, which is the one-third increase described above.
Core Sexual Assault Provisions
Marital rape, once a gray area in Thai law, was explicitly criminalized through Amendment No. 19 to the Criminal Code in 2007. Today the same 4-20 year range and fines up to 400,000 baht apply, but where the spouses still wish to live together the court may impose less than the minimum or substitute probation conditions (Section 276 paragraph four). For expats married to Thai partners, this is particularly relevant in family law disputes or divorce proceedings. If youâre facing such allegations or are a victim, early consultation with a lawyer experienced in both criminal and family matters can help protect your rights and navigate cultural nuances.â
Protection of Minors and Age of Consent Framework
Thailand maintains a complex age-based protection system with the age of consent set at 15 years. However, the legal framework provides layered protections that extend beyond this basic threshold. Section 277 specifically criminalizes sexual intercourse with children aged 15 or under, regardless of apparent consent, and its penalties are heavier than those for the general offence: imprisonment of 5 to 20 years and a fine of 100,000 to 400,000 baht. For victims aged 13 or under, the range rises to 7 to 20 years, or life, reflecting the heightened vulnerability of younger children. For ages 15-18, there are extra protections under the Child Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003) and anti-trafficking laws. In these cases, âconsentâ can be invalid if there is exploitation, abuse of authority, or inducement. Read our article about âage of consent in Thailandâ for more information on the subject.
| Legal Framework on Sexual Assault | Penalties |
|---|---|
| Sexual Assault (Section 276) | 4-20 years imprisonment, fines of 80,000-400,000 baht |
| Marital Rape (Amendment No. 19) | Equal treatment as sexual assault, with penalties of 4-20 years. Marital rape (amended in 2007) can be compounded only if it was not committed in public and caused neither grievous bodily harm nor death (Section 281(1)). Where the spouses still wish to live together, the court may impose less than the minimum or set probation conditions instead (Section 276 paragraph four). |
| Sexual Assault with Aggravated Circumstances | 15 to 20 years and a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 baht, or life, for the armed or gang forms (Section 276 paragraph three); death or life where rape causes death (Section 277 bis), and death where an armed or gang rape causes death (Section 277 ter) |
| Sexual Assault on Minors (Section 277) | 5-20 years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000-400,000 baht (child aged 15 or under). Age is an element of the offence, so under Section 59 paragraph three a defendant who genuinely did not know it lacks intent; the court decides on the evidence whether that is believed. 7-20 years or life where the child is not over 13. |
| Sexual Harassment (Section 284/1, added December 2025) | Up to 1 year, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both; up to 2 years if repeated so the victim cannot lead a normal life; up to 3 years in public or in a computer system the general public can reach; up to 5 years where the victim is a child not over 15. Section 284/2 adds up to 3 years where the offender is a superior or an employer. |
| Child pornography, trade or distribution (Section 287/2) | 3 to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of 60,000 to 200,000 baht. Both are mandatory, unlike most offences in this table where the court may choose. Simple possession is a separate offence under Section 287/1: up to 5 years or a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. |
Child Pornography and Digital Exploitation Laws
Thailand has implemented comprehensive legislation targeting child sexual abuse material, recognizing the particular harm these crimes cause to victims. The 2015 Penal Code Amendment Act (No.24) introduced specific child pornography provisions that significantly strengthened protection for minors. Section 287/1 makes it illegal to possess child pornography for the sexual gratification of oneself or another. The penalties can be up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. Distribution, production and trade are a separate and heavier offence under Section 287/2, carrying 3 to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of 60,000 to 200,000 baht, both of which the court must impose.
The Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (2007) gives important legal tools to fight technology-related sexual crimes and violence. Section 14(4) makes it a crime to upload pornographic computer data to public systems. The penalties can be up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. It was amended in 2017 by the Computer Crime Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560.
Consent and Settlement Provisions related to Sexual Crimes in Thailand
Section 281 sets out which offences in this chapter can be compounded, that is settled and discontinued, and the list is short. Rape under Section 276 paragraph one is compoundable only where it was committed between spouses, was not committed in the presence of others, and caused neither grievous bodily harm nor death. Indecent assault under Section 278 is compoundable on those same two conditions, and only where the victim is not a person described in Section 285 or Section 285/2, which cover a victim who is a relative or otherwise under the offender’s power and a victim unable to protect herself or himself through disability, illness, old age or pregnancy. Everything else, including rape outside marriage and the offences against children, is non-compoundable: the case proceeds whether or not the victim later wishes to withdraw. Sexual harassment under Section 284/1 is dealt with separately, by that section’s own final paragraph. Jurisdictional and Enforcement considerations are providing comprehensive and coordinated support.
Reporting Sexual Crimes: Steps for Victims and Expats
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault in Thailand, prompt reporting is essential for preserving evidence and accessing support. Start by contacting the police (dial 191 for emergencies) or visiting a One Stop Crisis Center (OSCC), available at major hospitals nationwide. These centers provide immediate medical exams, counseling, and legal guidance in a single location, crucial for expats who may face language barriers.
As a foreigner, you can request an interpreter, and NGOs like ECPAT or the Thai Womenâs Foundation offer free assistance. Time limits do apply. For an offence that can be compounded, such as rape between spouses or sexual harassment under Section 284/1 paragraphs one to three, the complaint must be made within three months of learning of the offence and the offender (Section 96). Every other offence must be brought to court within the period in Section 95, which depends on the maximum penalty. Acting quickly also strengthens your case. Our team at ThaiLawOnline.com can guide you through the process, from filing a complaint to court representation, ensuring your voice is heard in Thailandâs justice system.
Jurisdictional and Enforcement Considerations
Thailandâs legal framework provides extraterritorial jurisdiction in certain circumstances, particularly for computer-related crimes involving Thai nationals as victims. This provision enables prosecution of perpetrators who target Thai citizens from abroad, recognizing that digital crimes transcend traditional geographic boundaries. Under Section 8 of the Criminal Code, a Thai national who commits rape (Section 276) abroad can be punished in Thailand if the government of that country or the victim requests it, while procuring and trafficking for sexual purposes (Sections 282 and 283) are punishable in Thailand under Section 7(2 bis) whoever commits them abroad, with no request needed.
Recent legal changes, like One Stop Crisis Centers (OSCC) established in 2006 and extended in 2013, provide complete support for sexual assault victims. This includes legal advice, medical help, and help with police reports. This approach is critical for the victimsâ recovery, providing comprehensive and coordinated support.
FAQs about Sexual Crimes in Thailand
What are the laws regarding sexual crimes in Thailand?
In Thailand, sexual crimes are governed by the Criminal Code, which outlines substantial penalties for offenders. The government has been working to improve laws against violence toward women, ensuring victims get protection and legal support.
How does Thailand address violence against women?
The Thai government has created several laws to fight violence against women, including measures addressing rape and sexual assault. Many NGOs and groups support these efforts. They work to raise awareness and help victims.
How does the criminal law in Thailand handle rape cases?
Under Thai law, rape cases are taken very seriously, with offenders facing substantial penalties including imprisonment. The Criminal Code gives a clear way to prosecute these crimes. The public prosecutor plays a key role in ensuring justice for victims of sexual violence in Thailand. This is especially true in cases involving ECPAT.
What is the role of NGOs in combating sexual crimes in Thailand?
NGOs in Thailand are key stakeholders in the fight against sexual crimes. They offer important support services for victims. They also push for comprehensive legal services in Thailand to support victims. Additionally, they work to raise awareness about violence against women and child sexual exploitation. Their efforts complement the actions of government agencies in addressing these critical issues.
What legal services are available for victims of sexual violence in Thailand?
Victims of sexual violence in Thailand can get legal help from law firms that focus on full legal support. These services help people understand the criminal justice system. They include court representation and advice on protections under Thailandâs laws.
How can Thailand strengthen its laws against sexual violence? How can it become a leader in protecting women?
To improve its laws against sexual violence, Thailand should strengthen its legal frameworks. It can also increase public awareness campaigns. Additionally, training for law enforcement on handling sexual crimes should be enhanced. Collaboration with international organizations and participation in forums can also provide insights and strategies to better protect victims.
What are the penalties for child sexual exploitation and abuse in Thailand?
In Thailand, penalties for child sexual exploitation and abuse are harsh. Offenders can face long prison sentences and large fines. The Criminal Code of Thailand clearly states these penalties for rape and sexual assault. It shows that the government cares about protecting children and young people from these terrible acts.
By getting a lawyer early, you increase your chances of a better outcome. A lawyer can help you understand bail laws. They can negotiate with the prosecutor and protect your rights from the start. Once the case reaches court, your options become more limited. Always seek professional legal assistance as soon as possible to ensure that you are fully protected under Thai law.
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