Thailand Legal Updates

Commentary from our lawyers on extradition, INTERPOL notices and international criminal law in Thailand.

Can Thailand Refuse an Extradition Request?

Key takeaways Extradition is a complex and sensitive legal process in which one state formally requests another to surrender an

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (MLAT) in Thailand

Key takeaways Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) form a cornerstone of international cooperation in criminal investigations and prosecutions. These treaties

Legal Aspects of International Criminal Law in Thailand

Key takeaways International criminal law in Thailand covers a broad range of mechanisms designed to address crimes that cross national

ASEAN Extradition Treaty: What It Means for Thailand

Key takeaways Transnational crimes in Southeast Asia, including human trafficking, cybercrime, drug smuggling, and financial fraud, increasingly require cross-border law

Extradition vs Deportation in Thailand: What Is the Difference?

Key takeaways Extradition and deportation are often misunderstood as the same legal process, but in Thailand, they are fundamentally distinct.