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Arbitration Act
พระราชบัญญัติอนุญาโตตุลาการ · Arbitration Act · B.E. 2545 (2002)
Overview
The Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002) is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. It governs domestic and international arbitration, recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards (Thailand is party to the 1958 New York Convention), and arbitration before specialist institutions including the Thai Arbitration Institute (THAC) and the Thai Arbitration Centre.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2545 (2002)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections3
The 3 sections most frequently cited in practice or relevant to foreigners. Click any section for a deep-linkable page suitable for sharing.
Section 11
— Arbitration agreementWritten form requirement; severability from underlying contract.
Section 40
— EnforcementAwards enforced through the Central IP and International Trade Court (CIPITC) or the civil court depending on type.
Section 43
— Refusal of enforcementLimited grounds for refusal aligned with New York Convention Article V.
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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