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Administrative Procedure Act
พระราชบัญญัติวิธีปฏิบัติราชการทางปกครอง · APA · B.E. 2539 (1996)
Overview
The Administrative Procedure Act B.E. 2539 (1996) sets minimum procedural standards for Thai administrative decision-making. It establishes notice-and-hearing rights, reason-giving, and internal appeal pathways for adverse administrative actions. Combined with the Administrative Court Act, it provides the framework for administrative due process.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2539 (1996)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections2
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The summaries on this page are plain-English educational paraphrases — not authoritative translations. For the binding wording you must consult the Royal Gazette publication or the consolidated text at the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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