Damage Compensation
COMPENSATION OF DAMAGE
Damages compensation lawsuits - Execution of Court Ruling – Court Mediations – Extrajudicial agreements
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DAMAGE COMPENSATION THAILAND
How to obtain damage compensation in Thailand
Victim Compensation and Criminal & Civil Legal Representation in Thailand
Legal Protection and Compensation for Foreigners and Thai Clients in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Throughout Thailand
If you are involved in an accident, criminal investigation, or legal dispute in Thailand, the legal consequences can be serious and immediate.
Thai law provides clear mechanisms allowing victims to obtain financial compensation. At the same time, Thai criminal and civil procedures are formal, strictly enforced, and fundamentally different from Western jurisdictions.
Whether you are in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chonburi, Rayong, Phuket, or elsewhere in Thailand, proper legal representation is essential to protect your rights, your financial interests, and—when necessary—your personal liberty.
When legal risk arises in Thailand, experience, procedural precision, and reliability make a decisive difference.
Your Legal Right to Compensation Under Thai Law
Under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code and the Thai Criminal Procedure Code, victims may seek full legal compensation for damages resulting from:
Compensation may include:
These legal protections apply equally to Thai citizens and foreign nationals.
The Most Effective Legal Paths to Obtain Compensation.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be obtained through three lawful procedures:
Civil Claim within Criminal Proceedings (Highly Efficient).
Thai law allows victims to file a compensation claim directly within a criminal case.
This procedure often allows the court to award financial compensation as part of the criminal judgment, reducing delays and procedural complexity.
This approach is frequently the most efficient solution when the responsible party has been identified.
Civil Litigation for Full Financial Recovery
A separate civil case may be filed to recover full financial damages, particularly in cases involving significant injury, long-term consequences, or substantial economic loss.
This process requires proper legal strategy, admissible evidence, and careful procedural handling.
Government Compensation for Victims of Crime
Under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act B.E. 2544, compensation may be available through government mechanisms in qualifying cases, including situations where the offender cannot compensate the victim.
Foreign nationals may qualify under applicable legal conditions.
Legal Representation for Foreigners in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Across Thailand
Foreign nationals involved in legal matters in Thailand often face unfamiliar procedures, language barriers, and legal risks.
Even situations initially perceived as routine—such as accidents or disputes—may evolve into criminal or civil proceedings.
Professional legal assistance helps ensure:
Early legal guidance is often decisive.
Legal Assistance Throughout Thailand
We provide legal representation and assistance to clients in:
Our practice focuses on:
Our approach is based on procedural accuracy, discretion, and strict compliance with Thai law.
Clients choose serious legal representation because legal matters in Thailand require competence, reliability, and careful handling from the outset.
When Legal Risk Is Serious, Legal Representation Must Be Serious
Thailand enforces its laws with rigor. Criminal allegations, civil liability, and legal disputes require careful handling and proper legal positioning.
Choosing competent legal representation ensures that your rights are protected and your legal interests are properly defended.
Legal Consultation in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Thailand
If you require legal assistance, compensation, or legal protection in Thailand, timely consultation allows proper evaluation of your legal position and available remedies.
To obtain what most foreigners expect to be a fair compensation for damages could be not so easy in Thailand.
In fact, unless we are the victims of a crime (see the dedicated section); to obtain a proper compensation, the sufferer of a "civil default", a delinquency or a misconduct, must produce clear evidence of the suffered damage as, for example, medical expenses, days of forced absence from work together with a proof of the received or declared income etc.
Moral damages (non-material damage) is, to the Thai Legal System, a foreign concept
The Thailand Civil and Commercial Code asserts that, when a person committed a felony against another person, causing the latter an injury, they are mandated to compensate the victim for the damages that they may have suffered. In Thailand, damages are decided by the courts. The amount of compensation to be granted is usually defined by the gravity of the felony committed and changes according to the elements of each case. Compensation may be in the form of financial obligation and may also include restitution of properties (revocation of a juristic act) in cases the wrongful act resulted in the privation of one’s property.
TIME LIMIT.
.Requests for compensation must commonly be produced within one year from the day the injury took place. Some exceptions apply, most distinctly where claims also fall under the ambit of the criminal law, wherever the time limit is that prescribed by the applicable (criminal) law, assuming the period of prescription is longer. The law also grants longer time limits if it is not clear who is liable for providing compensation.
FILING A LAWSUIT FROM ABROAD.
A lawsuit can be filed on behalf of an applicant (plaintiff) by power of attorney. However, it is crucial to be aware that claimants usually are required to appear in court to render testimony physically. At least one or two trips in Thailand will be required.
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