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Criminal Court (Bangkok)
The Bangkok Criminal Court is the principal first-instance criminal court for the metropolis under the Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1934). Jurisdiction covers prosecutions for offences carrying sentences above the District Court's competence — including major property crimes, violence, narcotics, and cybercrime. Specialised divisions handle narcotics (Court for Narcotics Cases) and serious economic offences.
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Address
Ratchadaphisek Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Phone
+66 2 541 2284
Jurisdiction
Criminal cases in Bangkok
Cases Handled
Important Notes
Defendants have right to bail under CPC §106 except where specific grounds for denial exist
Public prosecutors handle most cases through the Office of the Attorney General
Private prosecution available for compoundable offences under CPC §28+
Foreign defendants entitled to interpretation (CPC §13) and embassy notification (Vienna Convention Art. 36)
Appeals to Court of Appeal within 1 month under CPC §198
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