Questions tagged [thailand]

Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the country of Thailand.

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Can the Thai government legally ban Thai citizens from entering Thailand?

I read on https://bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1891790/govt-temporarily-blocks-all-travel that the Thai government will temporarily block all inbound travel. Can the Thai government legally ban Thais from entering Thailand?
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Extradition without treaties?

I came across some new reports about Japanese scammers being extradited from Thailand. But my research seems to suggest that no extradition treaties exist between the two countries as of now. From both Thai and Japanese sources, these news pieces…
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Are taxi drivers in Thailand allowed to charge customers for writing a receipt?

I read: Oh and if you're looking for a receipt – the receipt printer is hidden, right on the dashboard, under a towel. It might not have paper anyway, and if they write a receipt for you, they'll charge you for it. (author: dda) Are taxi drivers…
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Thailand; relationship between defamation lawsuit and criminal defamation procedure

Bangkok Post's The Sea View Resort released a five-page statement on Saturday after news of its legal action against Wesley Barnes attracted widespread attention. The statement was posted on the Twitter account of Richard Barrow, a British expat…
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Is a shopowner in Thailand allowed to ban someone from entering their shop on the grounds of their citizenship?

I read on https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1247426702214451201 (mirror): As a foreigner, it’s a good idea to carry your passport around with you. Some places like banks won’t let foreigners inside unless you can prove that you haven’t been…
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