Section 111 — Release without security
Statutory text (Thai original)
เมื่อจะปล่อยชั่วคราวโดยไม่มีประกันเลย ก่อนที่จะปล่อยไป ให้ผู้ต้องหาหรือจำเลยสาบานหรือปฏิญาณตนว่าจะมาตามนัดหรือหมายเรียก
English translation
When provisional release is to be granted with no bond at all, before the release the accused or defendant shall swear or affirm that he will appear as appointed or upon summons.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 111 governs the lightest form of provisional release, release on the person's own undertaking with no bond, which Section 110 permits in cases outside the ten-year band. The safeguard here is not money but a personal oath or affirmation to appear as appointed or on summons, taken before release. It marks the floor of the security scale: no bond under this section, a bond under Section 112, and a bond with security under Section 114. If the person then fails to appear, the arrest power in Section 117 applies.
Why this matters in practice
Release on an oath alone is realistic mainly in minor cases; in most matters an official or court will ask for a bond or security under Sections 112 to 114. The oath is not a formality: breaking it exposes the person to arrest under Section 117 and undermines any later bail request. If you are unsure what security a given charge will attract, an early consultation clarifies it: /online-consultation-with-a-thai-lawyer/.
Frequently asked questions
Can you be released on bail without paying any security?
Yes. Section 111 provides for release with no bond at all, but before release the accused or defendant must swear or affirm to appear as appointed or on summons. This is usually reserved for minor cases.
What happens if a person released without a bond fails to appear?
Breaking the oath to appear is a serious matter; the person becomes liable to arrest under Section 117 and their prospects for future bail are weakened.