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Criminal Law
Total: 3 months to 3+ years
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Timeline: Criminal Case from Arrest to Sentencing in Thailand
Complete visual overview of how a criminal case progresses through the Thai justice system — from police investigation to final sentencing and possible appeal.
Updated 2026
Step-by-Step Timeline
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Key Takeaways
- A criminal case in Thailand typically takes 6 months to 3 years from arrest to final resolution
- Guilty pleas at the preliminary stage can reduce sentences by one-third
- The Thai system is inquisitorial-adversarial hybrid — judges play an active role
- Two levels of appeal are available: Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
- Foreigners should arrange qualified legal representation and interpretation from the outset
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