Criminal Law Offences: Complete List &amp; Penalties

Section 341-348 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 10,000 THB

Deceiving another person to obtain property, benefits, or to cause damage.

Criminal Defamation

Section 326-333 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 2 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 200,000 THB

Making statements that damage another person's reputation, character, or standing.

Assault & Battery

Section 295-300 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 10 years imprisonment (for grievous bodily harm)

Causing physical harm or injury to another person through violence.

Drug Offences

Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979), Psychotropic Substances ActMax: Death penalty or life imprisonment (for serious trafficking)

Production, distribution, possession, or consumption of controlled substances.

Theft

Section 334-336 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 6,000 THB

Taking property belonging to another person with dishonest intent.

Computer Crime

Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007)Max: Up to 20 years imprisonment for serious offences

Offences involving unauthorized access, data interference, or online misconduct.

Robbery

Section 339-340 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 15 years imprisonment (or life imprisonment if involving weapons or causing serious injury)

Taking property from another person using violence, threats, or force.

Gang Robbery

Section 340 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 20 years imprisonment or life imprisonment

Robbery committed by three or more persons acting together.

Embezzlement

Section 352-354 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 10,000 THB (up to 10 years if by a fiduciary)

Dishonestly appropriating property that has been entrusted to one's care.

Criminal Breach of Trust

Section 352-354 Criminal Code, Section 353 (Fiduciary Enhancement)Max: Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 20,000 THB

Violation of fiduciary duty by persons in positions of trust such as directors, managers, or agents.

Forgery

Section 264-269 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 10 years imprisonment (up to 20 years for public documents)

Creating or altering documents with intent to deceive or cause damage.

Forgery of Public Documents

Section 265-266 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 20 years imprisonment

Creating or altering official government documents, seals, or certificates.

Using Forged Documents

Section 268 Criminal CodeMax: Same penalty as forgery (up to 10-20 years depending on document type)

Knowingly using or presenting a forged document as genuine.

Bribery of Officials

Section 144 Criminal Code, Organic Act on Counter Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018)Max: Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 10,000 THB

Giving or offering benefits to public officials to influence their official duties.

Receiving Bribes (Official Corruption)

Section 149-157 Criminal Code, Organic Act on Counter Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018)Max: Up to life imprisonment or death penalty (for officials in justice system)

Public officials accepting benefits in exchange for performing or omitting official duties.

Commercial Bribery

Section 341 Criminal Code (Fraud), Trade Competition Act B.E. 2560 (2017)Max: Up to 5 years imprisonment under fraud provisions; additional regulatory penalties

Bribery in private commercial transactions, including kickbacks and secret commissions.

Extortion

Section 337-338 Criminal CodeMax: Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 10,000 THB (up to 10 years for aggravated cases)

Obtaining property or benefits through threats, intimidation, or abuse of power.

Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999)Max: Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or fine up to 200,000 THB; forfeiture of assets

Concealing or transferring proceeds of crime to disguise their illegal origin.

Cheque Fraud (Dishonored Cheques)