Southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, have very stringent laws regarding drug use, production, and sale. Being convicted of selling certain narcotics can still technically bring about the death penalty in Thailand, although spending decades in prison is a more likely result, as case history shows. Like Western countries, there are different categories of drugs in Thailand. For example, being charged with possessing a small amount of cannabis (1 gram) could result in bail being given and receiving a short prison sentence, but possessing that same amount of crystal methamphetamine (“ya-ice”) could result in bail being rejected and receiving a sentence that lasts for several years. Sometimes, it does not even matter if drugs are found on your person; simply being in the same room or the same vehicle as someone with a large amount of drugs can be enough to charge you with the same crime. If you are with a friend or partner, be sure that you know what kind of person he / she is, because Thai Read more

Getting arrested in Thailand can be a confusing experience both for the person arrested, as well as for the family of that person. After Thailand Bail bails out one of our clients, that person must still go through the legal proceedings in the Thai Criminal Court. While each and every case is unique and different, there are some similarities in the procedures of a Thai court that you should be aware of. Without understanding the legal process, it is impossible to successfully defend against it. Most other Thai lawyers will hide these details from their clients, because they think that keeping you in the dark will force you to keep them. However, we at Thailand Bail believe that the more you know, the more likely you will be to choose us for bail and criminal defense legal services. The following article Read more