Section 30/2 — Revocation of community service order
English translation
If, after the court has issued a permission order under Section 30/1, the person liable to the fine has enough money to pay the fine, or violates or fails to comply with the conditions set by the court, the court may revoke the permission order and order payment of the fine or detention in lieu of the fine. In such case, the number of days of social service or work for the public benefit shall be deducted from the fine amount, one day of work being deemed equal to a fine of two hundred baht per day.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 30/2 is the enforcement backstop for the community-service scheme in Section 30/1. It gives the court two grounds to revoke permission: recovered ability to pay, or breach of the imposed conditions. On revocation the offender reverts to ordinary fine enforcement, payment or detention in lieu under Sections 29 and 30, but with a statutory credit of 200 baht for each day already worked. This conversion rate mirrors the daily rate used for detention in lieu of a fine, keeping the alternatives proportionate.
Why this matters in practice
Being allowed to work off a fine is not permanent relief. If your finances improve or you miss the work conditions, the court can switch you back to payment or detention, though every day already worked counts as 200 baht off the fine. Keep proof of days completed and comply strictly with the supervisor and conditions to avoid revocation.
Frequently asked questions
Can a court cancel permission to work off a fine?
Yes. Under Section 30/2, if the person becomes able to pay or breaches the court's conditions, the court may revoke it and order payment or detention in lieu.
Do days already worked still count if the order is revoked?
Yes. Each day of community service already performed is credited at 200 baht against the remaining fine.