Section 44 — Prohibition from designated zone
English translation
Prohibition from entering a designated zone is the prohibition against entering the locality or place specified in the judgment.
This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified — always rely on the Thai original.
Firm annotation
Section 44 is a definitional provision in the Book on Punishments and Measures of Safety. It fixes the meaning of the measure known as prohibition from a designated zone, namely a ban on entering the specific locality or place stated in the judgment. It works together with the following sections, which set when the court may impose such a ban, notably Section 45 (ban after release for up to five years) and Section 46 (ban as an alternative to detention where a person refuses to enter into a peace bond).
Why this matters in practice
On its own this section imposes nothing; it only defines the measure. What matters in practice is the section under which a ban is actually ordered, so check whether the court relied on Section 45 (post-release ban) or Section 46 (alternative to a peace bond). The scope of the ban is limited to the specific locality or place named in the judgment, so the precise wording of that order controls where the person may not go.
Frequently asked questions
What does prohibition from a designated zone mean under Thai law?
Under Section 44 it means barring the person from entering the specific locality or place named in the court's judgment. It is a safety measure, not a criminal penalty in itself.
Does Section 44 set the penalty by itself?
No. Section 44 only defines the measure. The power to actually order a ban comes from Section 45 or Section 46.