Check prescription first
The general prescription period under the Civil and Commercial Code is 10 years, but many claims have shorter periods, such as sale-of-goods or tort claims, so confirm when time started running.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — General Civil Litigation (Contract, Tort, Damages)
A Thai civil case starts with checking prescription and evidence, sending a demand, then filing with the competent court under the Civil Procedure Code. Foreign-language documents need Thai translations.
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- General Civil Litigation (Contract, Tort, Damages)
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A Thai civil case starts with checking prescription and evidence, sending a demand, then filing with the competent court under the Civil Procedure Code. Foreign-language documents need Thai translations.
This page outlines general civil litigation for individuals and companies with a counterparty in Thailand. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
Complete guide: Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs
Gather evidence
Arrange contracts, invoices, chats, emails and transfer records chronologically. Foreign-language documents must be translated into Thai for filing.
Demand letter
A written demand or termination notice fixes the default date and opens room for settlement before filing.
Choose the competent court
Cases are generally filed where the defendant is domiciled or where the cause arose. Some matters belong to specialised courts such as the Labour Court or the IP & International Trade Court.
Court mediation
Courts often schedule mediation before hearing witnesses. A settlement can become a compromise agreement with judgment by consent.
Court fees and enforcement
Court fees follow the schedule annexed to the Civil Procedure Code. After winning, enforcement goes through the Legal Execution Department within the statutory period.
Frequently asked questions
- Can foreigners sue in Thailand?
- Yes, and a lawyer can act under a power of attorney; one signed abroad usually needs legalisation.
- Must I attend court?
- It depends on your role; witnesses may need to attend or testify by video link if the court allows.
- Are English documents accepted?
- They need Thai translations attached.
- How long does a case take?
- It depends on the court, witnesses and appeals; no fixed timeline can be given.
- Do I get paid right after winning?
- Not always; if the debtor does not pay, enforcement is required.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the facts and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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