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Court of Appeal Region 5 (Chiang Mai)
Hears civil and criminal appeals from all Courts of First Instance in the eight provinces of northern Thailand. Particularly significant for digital nomads, retirees, and the growing expat community in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Pai — and for cross-border drug, immigration, and stateless-person cases originating along the Myanmar/Lao borders.
ศาลอุทธรณ์ภาค 5
Address
Court of Appeal Region 5 Building, Mahidol Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai, 50100
Phone
+66 53 270 100
Jurisdiction
Civil and criminal appeals from the eight northern provinces — Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Phayao, Mae Hong Son
Cases Handled
Important Notes
Appeal window is the same 1-month rule (CPC Section 229; Criminal Procedure Code Section 198)
Interpreter services available for hill-tribe languages on advance request
Higher proportion of immigration-overstay and border-province criminal appeals than other regions
Many appeals are heard remotely via the e-Court video system since 2024
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Professional Legal Assistance
When a matter involves investigation, arrest, detention, litigation, or regulatory action, professional legal representation becomes essential.
Anglo Siam Legal provides experienced legal services across Thailand for both Thai nationals and foreigners.
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