Section 325 — Secrecy offences are compoundable
English translation
The offences in this Chapter are compoundable offences.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 325 is a general-part rule for the chapter rather than an offence in itself. It classifies the secrecy offences in Sections 322 to 324 as compoundable, which has two practical consequences: prosecution requires a complaint by the injured person, and a lawful compromise or withdrawal of the complaint extinguishes the right to prosecute. This mirrors the parallel provision for defamation in Section 333 and reflects that these offences primarily protect private, personal interests rather than public order.
Why this matters in practice
For anyone involved in a secrecy dispute this is the most important lever. Because the offence is compoundable, the injured person controls whether the case starts and can end it by settlement at any stage before final judgment. In practice these matters are often resolved with a written settlement, sometimes combined with compensation. If you are the accused, negotiating a compromise is frequently the most efficient outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Are the secret-disclosure offences compoundable in Thailand?
Yes. Section 325 makes every offence in the chapter, Sections 322 to 324, compoundable, so prosecution needs a complaint and a valid settlement ends the case.