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Supreme Court (Dika Court)
The Supreme Court (ศาลฎีกา / Sarn Dika) is the highest court of the courts-of-justice system, hearing final appeals from the Court of Appeal on questions of law (and limited factual review). Specialised divisions handle criminal, civil, labour, tax, IP, and election cases. Decisions ('Dika rulings' / ฎีกา) form highly persuasive though not strictly binding precedent. The Court's Plenary Session decides questions of fundamental significance.
ศาลฎีกา
Address
Sanam Chai Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone
+66 2 221 3161
Jurisdiction
Final court of appeal for all cases from courts of justice
Cases Handled
Important Notes
Leave to appeal required under CPC §247-§249 (civil) and §218-§221 (criminal)
Typically decides on points of law, not fact
Average processing: 1-3 years from filing
Decisions form persuasive precedent — Dika rulings cited in lower-court argument
Published in the official Supreme Court reporter and online
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