Thailand
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- constitutional monarchy; note - interim military-affiliated government since May 2014 Constitutional monarchy - provisional military government since May 2014
- CONSTITUTION
- many precedents; final draft concluded on March 29, 2016, approved by referendum on August 7, 2016, signed by the king on April 6, 2017; note - the final version has several amendments not reflected in the one adopted by the referendum (2016)
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on the civil system with influences of English common law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- In transition; following the military coup of May 2014 - National Legislative Assembly or Sapha Nitibanyat Haeng Chat
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, judges appointed by the King
RELIGIONS
94.6% Buddhists; 4.6% Muslims; 0.7% Christians; 0.1% others
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2001ThailandDEATH PENALTY
It is never known in advance when a death warrant is...
It is never known in advance when a death warrant is to be issued, and executions are performed only once in a while
- JANUARY 1, 2001ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment sentences are mostly commuted under...
Capital punishment sentences are mostly commuted under Royal clemency
- JANUARY 1, 2001ThailandDEATH PENALTY
According to Section 31 of the Constitution, "A person...
According to Section 31 of the Constitution, "A person shall enjoy rights and liberties in his/her life and person
- DECEMBER 12, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
A bill to ban the death penalty and life imprisonment...
A bill to ban the death penalty and life imprisonment for juvenile offenders was submitted by the Attorney-General's office to be put on the agenda for a cabinet meeting
- OCTOBER 31, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Court sentenced Anupat Saefan to death...
The Criminal Court sentenced Anupat Saefan to death for possessing 994,000 amphetamine tablets with intent to sell
- SEPTEMBER 28, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Appeal Court Judge Jaran Pukditanakul broadly outlined...
Appeal Court Judge Jaran Pukditanakul broadly outlined key areas that the National Human Rights Commission needed to address, including a study of whether existing laws and government rules and regulations infringed on or contained elements which violate
- AUGUST 31, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Court sentenced to death Somsak Sinkhao,...
The Criminal Court sentenced to death Somsak Sinkhao, Thawil Srilimpanon, Worachet Yakhet, Pitak Pisailert, and Pathomchai Walee-anurak
- AUGUST 19, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Four men were sentenced to death for possessing 800,000...
Four men were sentenced to death for possessing 800,000 methamphetamine pills with intent to sell
- AUGUST 12, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia executed two Thai men in Mecca after...
Saudi Arabia executed two Thai men in Mecca after they were found guilty of smuggling drugs into Saudi Arabia
- AUGUST 9, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Flt Lt Prachin Imcharoen, 56, Nuang Kruchwong, 44,...
Flt Lt Prachin Imcharoen, 56, Nuang Kruchwong, 44, Vichien Sriyatyaem, 52, and Booncherd Yoddee, 30, were sentenced to death by the Criminal Court for possessing 40,000 methamphetamine pills with intent to sell
- AUGUST 1, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
The Supreme Court passed a verdict on an amphetamine's...
The Supreme Court passed a verdict on an amphetamine's case, sentencing a millionaire to execution by firing squad
- JULY 31, 2000ThailandDEATH PENALTY
The Bangkok Criminal Court sentenced seven people to...
The Bangkok Criminal Court sentenced seven people to death in three separate drug trafficking cases