Stealing electricity constitutes theft under Section 334 or aggravated theft under Section 335 คำพิพากษาฎีกาที่ 877/2501: คำพิพากษาฎีกาที่ประชุมใหญ่วินิจฉัยว่า กระแสไฟฟ้าเป็นทรัพย์ที่สามารถลัก

SUPREME COURT DECISION No. 877/2501
Year: 1958 (B.E. 2501)
Relevant Code Sections: Criminal — Section(s) 334, 335

SUMMARY
Grand Chamber decision establishing that electricity is 'property' capable of being stolen. The defendant illegally siphoned electrical current. The Supreme Court held that stealing electricity constitutes theft under Section 334 or aggravated theft under Section 335. This landmark ruling expanded the definition of 'property' in Thai criminal law to include intangible forms of energy.

FACTS OF THE CASE
Grand Chamber decision establishing that electricity is 'property' capable of being stolen. The defendant illegally siphoned electrical current.

COURT'S HOLDING
The Supreme Court held that stealing electricity constitutes theft under Section 334 or aggravated theft under Section 335. This landmark ruling expanded the definition of 'property' in Thai criminal law to include intangible forms of energy.

LEGAL ANALYSIS
The Supreme Court held that stealing electricity constitutes theft under Section 334 or aggravated theft under Section 335. This landmark ruling expanded the definition of 'property' in Thai criminal law to include intangible forms of energy.

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS
Fraud and theft require proof of specific intent. Document all agreements clearly. Foreigners are frequent targets of fraud in Thailand.

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