Guidance

Thailand: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems, in Thailand, for British nationals abroad.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
13 March 2013
Last updated
9 August 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Thailand

HTML

Department of Corrections guide to International Transfer of Prisoners

PDF, 450 KB, 6 pages

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Details

This guidance explains how to:

  • arrange visits
  • send money to a prisoner
  • apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information.

The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 13 March 2013
Last updated 9 August 2023 + show all updates

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