Foreigners in Thailand are subject to the same laws and legal procedures as Thai citizens.
However, the process of arrest, trial, and conviction for foreigners may differ slightly from that of Thai citizens.
One thing that certainly differs is incarceration itself. Thai jails are very different to those you will find in the UK, US, Australia, or much of Europe.
In this article, I’ll give you the lowdown on the important basics a foreign national should know about the Thai justice and prison system.
Please note: I am not a lawyer, or qualified in any legal discipline. A such, this article is not intended to be advice. If you require any legal advice, you should consult a Thai lawyer.
Getting Arrested
If a foreigner is suspected of committing a crime in Thailand, they may be arrested by Thai authorities. The arrest may be made by the police or other law enforcement agencies, such as…
