If you are considering litigation in Thailand then it is always best to try mediation first. The cost of litigation and the wheels of justice turn very slow and it ends up being very costly. With Thailand becoming home to large corporates and more foreigners in the economy litigation has slowed the justice system down.

Even the courts during the pre-trial conference always try to encourage mediation and settlement outside of litigation.

In order the fill this gap and to ensure that the justice system does not grind to a halt the Thai government started the ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution Office’ in Thailand. The Office of the Judiciary oversees this department and the hope was that most disagreements could normally be settled by compromise rather than lengthy litigation. There are 2 methods available in Thailand and this we will cover now which is very important if you are seeking justice without the related cost of litigation.

The first option in arbitration where a third party listens to both parties and then renders a judgement which is legally binding. The second option is mediation where there is only a mediator trying to find common ground between the two parties in settling the dispute. Those are the options available. Mediation is funded by the Office of the Judiciary and this is normally for small amounts of money considering the cost of litigation.

If you are seeking advice with regards to mediation or arbitration then speak to us online today ow walk into our offices in thailand for legal advice and guidance. You can also send us an email on our main website or call us on our toll-free telephone numbers.

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