Section 284/3 — Restraining order for harassment
English translation
In the case of an offence under Section 284/1 or Section 284/2, the court has the power to order the offender not to approach or contact the injured person, or a member of the injured person's family, for such period and on such conditions as the court prescribes.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 284/3 is an ancillary protective measure attached to the sexual-harassment offences of Sections 284/1 and 284/2. Rather than defining a separate offence, it empowers the court, upon a conviction for those offences, to impose a no-contact and no-approach order protecting the injured person and the injured person's family, tailored in duration and conditions by the court. It complements the substantive penalties by addressing the ongoing risk of renewed harassment, and works alongside Section 284/4, which targets the removal of harassing data.
Why this matters in practice
For an offender, a Section 284/3 order is a consequence that can extend well beyond the fine or imprisonment: breaching a no-contact or no-approach order set by the court can create further legal jeopardy and should be treated seriously. For a complainant, it is a practical protective tool that can be requested where continued proximity or contact is a concern. Anyone dealing with such an order should understand its scope and duration; the firm's overview of criminal law in Thailand gives useful background.
Frequently asked questions
When can the court issue a no-contact order under Section 284/3?
The court may issue such an order in a sexual-harassment case under Section 284/1 or Section 284/2, directing the offender not to approach or contact the injured person or the injured person's family.
How long does a Section 284/3 order last?
It lasts for the period and on the conditions the court prescribes, which the court sets according to the circumstances of the case.