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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Criminal Defence

Defence representation from police station to court — including for foreign nationals unfamiliar with Thai procedure.

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Who this is for

  • Individuals under police investigation
  • Foreign nationals arrested or charged in Thailand
  • Business owners facing regulatory or fraud allegations
  • Complainants pursuing a private criminal case

What we handle

Scope of work

Police station attendance and interview representation

Bail applications

Defence at trial

Fraud, defamation, cheque and property offences

Private prosecutions

Appeals

How it works

How we run the matter

  1. Immediate advice and attendance where an interview is imminent
  2. Review of the allegation and evidence
  3. Bail application
  4. Defence strategy and evidence gathering
  5. Trial representation
  6. Appeal if required

Documents to prepare

  • Any police or court documents received
  • Passport, visa and identification documents
  • Statements already given
  • Contact details of witnesses

Common questions

Statements given without advice are difficult to walk back. You are entitled to have a lawyer present.
Yes. We work in English and arrange court interpreters where required.
Frequently, depending on the charge and security offered. BAIL_PRACTICE_NOTE

Lawyers for this matter

Generation 1 Chanin Taongern

Founding Partner

Chanin Taongern

40+ years of courtroom and advisory experience

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Generation 2 Pongsanan Taongern

Partner

Pongsanan Taongern

Modern legal practice, business advisory and international client support

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Official sources

The Thai authorities and legislation this work is carried out under. Requirements change; we confirm the current position for your matter.

  • Courts of Justice of Thailand
  • Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Code
  • Legal Execution Department — enforcement of judgments
  • Thai Arbitration Institute — arbitration under an arbitration clause

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