Section 30/3 — Finality of fine-service orders
English translation
The court's orders under Section 30/1 and Section 30/2 shall be final.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 30/3 closes the community-service scheme by making the trial court's orders under Sections 30/1 and 30/2 final. Whether the court grants, refuses, or later revokes permission to work off a fine, that specific order is not subject to appeal, reflecting the discretionary and welfare-oriented nature of the measure. It does not affect appeal rights against the underlying conviction or sentence, only the ancillary order on the mode of satisfying the fine.
Why this matters in practice
Do not expect to appeal a refusal or revocation of community service in lieu of a fine: Section 30/3 makes that order final. Your effort is best spent making a strong initial petition to the trial court on your means and circumstances. Appeal rights on the conviction or the fine itself are separate and unaffected.
Frequently asked questions
Can you appeal a decision on community service in lieu of a fine?
No. Section 30/3 makes the trial court's orders under Sections 30/1 and 30/2 final, so they cannot be appealed.
Does finality under Section 30/3 also block appealing the conviction?
No. Only the order on how the fine is satisfied is final; appeal rights against the conviction and sentence remain separate.