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Penal Code (Criminal Code) of Thailand
Thailand's primary criminal code, defining offences, defences, and ranges of penalties. Notable provisions include Section 112 (lese-majeste), Section 326-333 (defamation) and the chapters on property and personal offences.
Criminal Code
ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา
Citation details
- English name
- Penal Code (Criminal Code) of Thailand
- Thai name
- ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา
- Short citation
- Criminal Code B.E. 2499 (1956)
- Instrument type
- Code
- Issuing authority
- Parliament of Thailand — รัฐสภา
- Topic area
- Criminal Law
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-17 by Criminal & Litigation Editor
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