Criminal Warrants in Thailand

Under Thai law, as outlined in Chapter 2, Part 2 on Warrants of Arrest. You will note that under Section 66 which allows the court to issue an arrest warrant at its discretion when one of two conditions is met. Firstly, if there is reasonable evidence that a person has committed a criminal offense punishable by more than three years of imprisonment. Secondly where there is reasonable evidence suggests that a person is about to commit a criminal offense and there is reason to believe they may flee, tamper with or destroy evidence, or cause additional harm. Lastly you can also see the Thailand kidnapping rate on this website as well as the need to speak to a law firm Bangkok

Criminal Warrants in Thailand

Likewise there is a presumption of intent to escape exists if the individual has no known residence or fails to appear after being properly summoned without valid reason. Lastly under the following section being Section 67 provides that a warrant may also be issued for an unnamed suspect. This providing the warrant includes as much identifying information or description as possible. Finally there is also the following section under Section 68 which establishes that such arrest warrants remain valid indefinitely until the person is apprehended, the statute of limitations for the offense expires, or the court decides to revoke the warrant. Lastly see also the changes in Thai law with regards to how to get married in thailand for lgbt foreigners as well as Thailand permanent residency by marriage as well. 

 

Warrants of Arrest

 

Section 66

The Grounds for Issuing an Arrest Warrant in Thailand The court in Thailand has the discretion to issue the warrant and may issue an arrest warrant when either of the following two conditions are met: 1. The Reasonable evidence suggests a person has committed a criminal offense. This punishable by more than three years of imprisonment; or

2. Reasonable evidence suggests a person is about to commit a criminal offense and there is reason to believe they might:

– Flee – Destroy or tamper with evidence – Cause other harm > Presumption of intent to escape exists if: – The person has no known residence – The person fails to appear after being summoned or appointed without good reason

 

Section 67

Unnamed Suspects A warrant may be issued for a person whose name is unknown, as long as:

– The warrant clearly describes the person’s identity or characteristics as much as possible

 

Section 68

Validity of Arrest Warrants An arrest warrant:

– Remains valid indefinitely until: – The person is arrested, – The offense expires (i.e., statute of limitations runs out), – Or the court revokes the warrant

 

Lastly also see the remainder of the Thai criminal procedure code under Criminal Warrants as well as Summonses and Criminal Warrants as well. 

 

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