Section 95 — Owner may accompany property search
Statutory text (Thai original)
ในกรณีค้นหาสิ่งของที่หาย ถ้าพอทำได้ จะให้เจ้าของหรือผู้ครอบครองสิ่งของนั้นหรือผู้แทนของเขาไปกับเจ้าพนักงานในการค้นนั้นด้วยก็ได้
English translation
In a search for lost property, if it is practicable, the owner or possessor of that property, or his representative, may be allowed to accompany the officer in the search.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 95 is a short facilitative provision within Chapter 2 (Search). It does not create a right so much as a discretion: where a search is aimed at finding lost property, the officer may permit the owner, possessor, or their representative to be present to help identify the items. It supports the accuracy of a search and sits alongside the identification and verification duties in Sections 101 to 103 concerning seized property.
Why this matters in practice
If your property has been stolen or lost and police are searching for it, you can ask to accompany the search or send a representative, which helps ensure the right items are identified and recorded. This is discretionary, not a guaranteed right, so cooperation with the investigating officer matters. For help recovering property or dealing with the investigation, consider an online consultation with a Thai lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go with the police when they search for my stolen property?
Under Section 95, if practicable, the owner or possessor of lost property, or their representative, may be allowed to accompany the officers during the search, though it remains at the officer's discretion.
Does Section 95 give a legal right to be present at the search?
No. It is a discretionary allowance, not an absolute right; the officer may permit the owner or representative to accompany the search where it is practicable to do so.