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    Courts of First Instance

    Civil Court (Bangkok)

    The Bangkok Civil Court is the principal first-instance civil court for the metropolis under the Civil Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1934). Jurisdiction covers contract breach, property disputes, debt recovery, tort / wrongful-act claims, commercial disputes, and family-related civil matters not assigned to specialised courts — for claims exceeding THB 300,000. Cases at lower values go to the Kwaeng (District) Court.

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    Address

    Ratchadaphisek Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

    Phone

    +66 2 541 2298

    Jurisdiction

    Civil disputes in Bangkok with claims exceeding THB 300,000

    Cases Handled

    Contract disputes
    Property claims (rental, real estate, possession)
    Debt recovery
    Tort / wrongful-act (CCC §420)
    Inheritance and succession disputes
    Commercial disputes between businesses
    Civil consumer-protection claims

    Important Notes

    Claims under THB 300,000 go to Kwaeng Court

    Filing fees calculated as a sliding percentage of claim amount under CPC §149+

    Average case duration: 6-18 months at first instance

    Mediation Centre on-site — many disputes resolved without full trial

    Appeal to Court of Appeal within 1 month under CPC §229

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