Arbitration agreement
Must be in writing, naming the institution, rules, number of arbitrators, language and seat. Vague clauses can trigger jurisdiction disputes.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Mediation & Arbitration (THAC / ICC / SIAC Institutions)
Arbitration in Thailand is governed by the Arbitration Act 2002. Main institutions are THAC and the Thai Arbitration Institute. Thailand is a New York Convention party, and awards can be enforced through the court within 3 years.
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Arbitration in Thailand is governed by the Arbitration Act 2002. Main institutions are THAC and the Thai Arbitration Institute. Thailand is a New York Convention party, and awards can be enforced through the court within 3 years.
This page explains out-of-court dispute resolution for Thai and foreign contracting parties. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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THAC and TAI
The Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) and the Thai Arbitration Institute of the Office of the Judiciary (TAI) have their own rules and panels; institutional fees follow their published schedules.
Government contracts
Contracts between state agencies and private parties may use arbitration only with approval required by law; check before signing.
Mediation
Mediation under the Dispute Mediation Act 2019 or court-annexed mediation is faster; settlements can become consent judgments or be enforced under specific law.
Enforcing awards
Petition the competent court within 3 years from when the award became enforceable. Foreign awards from New York Convention states are enforceable; refusal is limited to statutory grounds.
Language and documents
Parties may arbitrate in English, but enforcement filings in Thai courts need Thai translations certified as the court requires.
Frequently asked questions
- Can arbitration be in English?
- Yes, if the parties agree.
- Are foreign awards enforceable?
- Yes, under the New York Convention through a Thai court.
- Deadline to enforce?
- Within 3 years.
- Arbitration with the state?
- Possible with legal approval.
- Mediation vs arbitration?
- In mediation parties agree; in arbitration a tribunal decides.
- 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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