Section 26 — Confinement at own residence
English translation
A person confined at that person's own residence may continue to carry on that person's occupation or profession, but the court may impose conditions concerning the acts or activities that are permitted.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 26 supplements the home-confinement option in Section 24 by preserving the person's livelihood: someone confined at their own residence may continue their occupation or profession. This reflects the rehabilitative, low-disruption character of confinement as a lighter alternative to imprisonment. The court's power to impose conditions on permitted acts or activities lets it tailor the order, allowing normal work while restricting conduct connected to the offense or that could facilitate escape or further wrongdoing. It works together with Sections 23, 24, 25 and 27 in the framework for carrying out confinement.
Why this matters in practice
For a defendant who can secure home confinement, this section is what protects their income: they may keep running their job or business while serving the sentence, subject to any conditions the court sets. When proposing home confinement under Section 24, it helps to show the court a realistic plan for continuing lawful work within workable conditions. This can make confinement a far less damaging outcome than a short prison term.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep working if confined at home?
Yes. Under Section 26, a person confined at their own residence may continue their occupation or profession, subject to any conditions the court imposes on permitted activities.
Can the court restrict what I do during home confinement?
Yes. Section 26 allows the court to impose conditions on the acts or activities that are permitted while a person is confined at home.