Criminal Complaint Assistance
Introductory guidance for anyone considering filing a criminal complaint in Thailand, organised by common problems, so you understand the procedure, the evidence, and your lawful options before deciding
How a complaint is first presented affects the direction of a case: the completeness of the complaint, the coherence of the evidence, and communication with the inquiry officer. These pages explain problems commonly faced in each situation, with practical steps you can take yourself and the points at which a lawyer can assist.
Choose the Situation Closest to Yours
Reported Fraud to Thai Police but No Progress?
You filed a fraud complaint months ago, but you do not know what stage the case is at or what to do next
Read article ↗Scammed into Transferring Money in Thailand? What Should You Do?
You just transferred money to someone you now suspect is a scammer; what you do in the first hour matters
Read article ↗Police Refuse to Accept Your Criminal Complaint in Thailand?
You went to report an offence, but were told it cannot be accepted, or were passed between units until the matter stalled
Read article ↗How to Report Assault to the Police in Thailand
Your safety comes first. Once you are safe, evidence against time is the most important part of the case
Read article ↗How to Report Threats and Harassment in Thailand
Threatening messages, repeated calls, or stalking may not always be a crime — but every instance should be fully documented
Read article ↗How to Report Online Defamation in Thailand
The post is being shared. The longer you wait, the more the evidence and your legal options shrink — but you must first confirm whether the post truly qualifies
Read article ↗How to Report Suspected Embezzlement in Thailand
You entrusted money or property, then found it converted for personal use; proof of the entrustment and the conversion is the heart of the case
Read article ↗How to Report Document Forgery in Thailand
You found a document bearing your name or signature that you never signed — do not write on the original, and do not conclude on your own that it is "definitely forged"
Read article ↗When Does a Business Dispute Become Criminal Fraud in Thailand?
The money is gone, and the question is whether this was business risk — or deception from the very beginning
Read article ↗How Can Foreigners File a Police Complaint in Thailand?
You are a victim in Thailand with limited Thai; the better you understand the process, the less overwhelming it becomes
Read article ↗How to Report Sexual Assault in Thailand and Obtain Legal Support
Your safety and health come before any rush to report, and you do not have to face this process alone
Read article ↗Investment Fraud or Business Dispute in Thailand?
The money that vanished does not by itself prove a crime; the decisive factor is the conduct before and after it was received
Read article ↗What If You Suspect Your Lawyer Has Misappropriated Your Money in Thailand?
When professional trust is tested, you have more than one route — and each has its own conditions
Read article ↗Threatened or Coerced into Sexual Conduct in Thailand?
Being pressured into unwanted conduct is not something to face silently; evidence of the threats is where a way out begins
Read article ↗How to Report Suspected Illegal Online Gambling Promotion in Thailand
Reporting illegal gambling helps the community, but your status as the reporter determines your rights and risks
Read article ↗Land Trespass in Thailand: Police Complaint or Civil Property Dispute?
Entering another’s land is not always the simple crime it seems — criminal trespass must be separated from possession disputes
Read article ↗Borrowed Money Not Repaid in Thailand: Is It Fraud or a Civil Debt?
The classic question whose answer is not yes or no, but depends on whether there was deception from the start
Read article ↗Summoned as a Witness by Thai Police? Understanding Your Legal Position
Being summoned as a witness is not being named a suspect — but understanding your status before you go is the best protection
Read article ↗Can a Victim File a Criminal Case Directly with a Thai Court?
Thai law allows victims to appear as plaintiff and file a criminal case directly in court — a route with conditions and risks to understand before using it
Read article ↗Suspected Forged Signature in a Thai Inheritance Case
A document claimed to bear the deceased’s signature is a question affecting the whole estate; acting in the right order protects every heir’s rights
Read article ↗Evidence-First Criminal Complaint Preparation
Our working approach: the facts, documents, and available evidence are reviewed first, so that the proposed complaint strategy fits the law and the evidence of each matter. This is a working method, not a promise of outcomes.