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    Administrative Court

    Central Administrative Court

    The Central Administrative Court is the first-instance administrative court for Bangkok and central provinces under the Act on Establishment of Administrative Courts B.E. 2542 (1999). It reviews the legality of administrative acts, omissions, and administrative-contract disputes. The administrative court system is constitutionally separate from the courts of justice; cases use an inquisitorial procedure with active judicial fact-finding.

    ศาลปกครองกลาง

    Address

    Chaeng Watthana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210

    Phone

    +66 2 141 1111

    Jurisdiction

    Disputes between individuals and government agencies

    Cases Handled

    Unlawful administrative orders (visa denials, licence revocations, deportation orders)
    Permit / licence denials and conditions
    Government procurement contract disputes
    Environmental regulatory disputes
    Immigration detention challenges (parallel to criminal court routes)
    Civil service personnel disputes
    Tort by state officials

    Important Notes

    Separate from the courts of justice system — distinct procedural rules

    Inquisitorial system (court-led investigation rather than party-led)

    Can order government compensation and quash administrative acts

    90-day filing deadline from knowledge of cause of action

    Appeals to Supreme Administrative Court within 30 days

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