Key Features of Thai Criminal Law by Dr. Ronnakorn Bunmee:
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Comprehensive coverage: The book provides a detailed treatment of the general principles of criminal law together with in-depth analysis of specific offences under Thai law. Each chapter examines core doctrines, supported by discussion of key statutory provisions and leading court decisions.
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Authoritative expertise: Authored by an experienced Thai legal specialist, the textbook offers nuanced insights into Thai criminal law, addressing the needs of both domestic practitioners and international scholars.
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International focus: Structured with a global audience in mind, the book is designed to assist readers outside Thailand as well as those within. By drawing on internationally recognised principles and comparative case references, it presents Thai criminal law in a broader legal context that is accessible and engaging for foreign academics and professionals.
This publication stands out as an essential resource for understanding the evolution of criminal justice in Thailand, combining rigorous academic analysis with practical relevance to strengthen the reader’s legal knowledge and expertise.
Chapter 2: Application of Criminal Law
Chapter 3: Acts and Omissions
Chapter 4: Causation
Chapter 5: The Mental Elements
Chapter 6: Justifications
Chapter 7: Excuses
Chapter 8: Mistake
Chapter 9: Attempts
Chapter 10: Participations
Chapter 11: Mitigating Circumstances
Chapter 12: Homicide Offences
Chapter 13: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person
Chapter 14: Sexual Offences
Chapter 15: Non-Violent Property Offences
Chapter 16: Violent Property Offences
Annex - Selected Provisions of the Thai Penal Code: An English Translation
About the Author:
Ronnakorn Bunmee is an Assistant Professor of Law and serves as Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Legal Affairs at Thammasat University, with academic expertise in criminal law and human rights law. He is a member of the Committee on the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance and acts as an adviser to the National Human Rights Commission on the protection of vulnerable groups. Dr. Bunmee has contributed to the preparation of United Nations human rights reports on behalf of the Thai government and has appeared as an expert witness in significant criminal proceedings, including Neville v Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWHC 957 (Admin) and Thai Constitutional Court Decision No. 3/2567 (2024). He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and a Doctor of Laws from Thammasat University, as well as an LLM in Human Rights Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science as a Chevening Scholar, and an LLM in Criminal Law from Thammasat University.
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