3.3 Juvenile and Family Courts
Thai Juvenile and Family Courts: • The Central Juvenile and Family Court • The Central Juvenile and Family Court (Minburi Branch) • Regional Juveniles and Family Courts
i : The Juvenile and Family Cases Courts Civil Cases Criminal Cases The Child Protection Act, B.E. 2546 (2003) The Victims of Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act, B.E. 2550 (2007) New Cases Filed in Total Juvenile and Family Courts in Bangkok Central 2,155 300 1 7 2,463 Minburi Branch 413 139 0 6 558 Total 2,568 439 1 13 3,021 Juvenile and Family Courts in other provinces Region I 2,172 786 2 11 2,971 Region II 1,900 440 1 7 2,348 Region III 2,254 2411 7 20 4,692 Region IV 2,534 2239 11 22 4,806 Region V 1,435 664 3 13 2,115 Region VI 1,336 843 22 2,201 Region VII 1,565 518 4 23 2,110 Region VII 1,309 739 23 2,071 Region IX 830 880 1 14 1,725 Total 15,335 9,520 29 155 25,039 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564) – 51 --
5,703 2,551 1,173 1,011 997 Causes of Action 8,064 1,535 1,105 686 421 Offences ii : Top 5 causes of action and offences in new cases 1. Divorce 2. Registration of legitimation of child 3. Parental power/Child custody. 4. Compensation claims. 5. Spousal and child maintenance. 1. Offences relating to Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979). 2. Offences relating to Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522 (1979). 3. Offences of Taking by Stealth and Snatching. 4. Offences relating to Firearm, Ammunition, Explosive, Firework and Imitation Firearm Act B.E. 2490 (1947). 5. Offence Against Liberty. -- 52 -- 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564)
3.4 Specialized Courts
i : The Central Bankruptcy Court Types of Case New Cases Filed Bankruptcy Cases 6,820 Bankruptcy Branch Cases 367 Business Reorganization Cases 19 Business Reorganization Branch Cases 527 Restoration of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Sub-Issue Cases 1 Restoration of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Sub-Issue Branch Cases 0 Application for Payment of Debts 1,495 Civil Cases related to Bankruptcy Cases 6 Criminal Bankruptcy Cases 11 Total 9,246 4,612 1,774 1,107 257 4 Top 5 Causes of Action 1. Absolute receivership order (section 14). 2. Motion for withdrawal. 3. Disapproval business reorganization plan. 4. Adjudication of dismissal (section 14). 5. Temporary receivership order (section 17). Section 173 of Bankruptcy Act, B.E. 2483 (1940). -- 54 -- 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564)
ii : The Central Tax Court Cases New Cases Filed Tax Cases 213 139 111 79 15 7 Top 5 Causes of Action 1. Value Added Tax. 2. Customs Act. 3. Excise Act B.E. 2560 (2017). 4. Personal Income Tax. 5. Corporate Income Tax. 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564) – 55 --
iii : The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court 86 74 46 43 37 Top 5 Causes of Action Court Civil Cases Criminal Cases New Cases Filed in Total Intellectual Property and International Trade Cases 520 1,430 1,950 577 521 216 196 59 Top 5 Offences 1. International trade insurance. 2. International sale contract. 3. Carriage by sea. 4. Letter of Credit and Trust Receipt. 5. To revoke decision of the Trademark Board. 1. Importing, selling and possession for the purpose of disposal of counterfeit goods. 2. Offences relating to Violation of Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (1994). 3. Offences relating to trade, section 271-275. 4. Importing, selling and possession for the purpose of disposal of copied goods. 5. Importing, selling and possession for the purpose of disposal of counterfeit and copied goods. -- 56 -- 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564)
iv : Labour Courts Courts New Cases Filed The Central Labour Court 5,235 The Labour Court, Region I 4,017 The Labour Court, Region II 1,986 The Labour Court, Region III 208 The Labour Court, Region IV 208 The Labour Court, Region V 332 The Labour Court, Region VI 443 The Labour Court, Region VII 441 The Labour Court, Region VII 868 The Labour Court, Region IX 269 Total 14,007 6,581 5,705 3,541 2,500 1,552 Top 5 Causes of Action 1. To pay compensation. 2. To pay remuneration in lieu of advance notice. 3. To pay wages accurately within the specified period. 4. To reinstate in the job and/or pay compensation in case of unfair dismissal. 5. To revoke or change Labor Inspector’s orders. 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564) – 57 --
COURT OF JUSTICE THAILAND Office of the Judiciary, Thailand. June 2022 2021 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT (B.E. 2564) www.coj.go.th