Warrants of Search

Under Thai law, as specified in Section 69. You will note that a search warrant may only be issued under particular circumstances. Likewise these include the need to find and seize evidence relevant to a police investigation, inquiry, or trial.

The ability to locate and confiscate illegal items, items unlawfully obtained. Likewise any items reasonably suspected to have been used in committing an offense or intended for such use. Also to rescue a person who is being unlawfully detained. 

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Additionally to locate a fugitive named in an arrest warrant and to seize property required by a court judgment. Likewise an order when it cannot be obtained through other means. In addition there is Section 70 which further stipulates that if the purpose of the search is to find and arrest a person.

In these circumstances a search warrant cannot be issued unless an arrest warrant for that individual already exists. Lastly you will note that In such cases, the officer conducting the search must be in possession of both the search warrant and the corresponding arrest warrant.

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Section 69

The Grounds for Issuing a Search Warrant in Thailand In Thailand the search warrant can only be issued under the following circumstances in the country: 1. Firstly to find and seize evidence that is relevant to a police investigation, inquiry, or trial.

2. To find and seize illegal items, items unlawfully obtained, or items reasonably suspected to have been:

– Used in committing an offense, or – Intended for use in committing an offense.

3. To locate and rescue a person unlawfully detained. 4. This is to search for a person who is the fugitive in an arrest warrant. 5. Lastly to seize property as required by a court judgment or a court order. This occurs when it cannot be found or seized through other means.

Section 70

Requirement of a Thai Arrest Warrant When Searching for a Person or Persons – The search warrant is issued to find and to also arrest a person cannot be issued unless:

– Where there is an arrest warrant for that person already. There cant be duplicates – Where the executing officer or the policeman must possess both: – The search warrant, as well as the arrest warrant.

Lastly also look at the rest of the criminal procedure code in Thailand. Specifically Criminal Warrants in Thailand as well as the Penal Actions.

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