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Unlike in the American Legal system, in the Thai system, the plaintiff is not required to turn up which makes one wonder why someone would even file the case in the first place.

Thai Law Enforcement is not only cracking down on foreigners working in restricted occupations, they are seriously cracking down on foreign nationals using nominee structures to buy Thai land which is against the law.

Violating Customs Laws is a serious offence in Thailand which is punishable under Thailand law, most especially if it could be seen as also involving scam centres in Thailand.

The number of Westerners imprisoned in Thailand may not be as high as many assume, which could be attributed to the fact that a large number are probably deported and blacklisted rather than incarcerated.

Thai Police have carried out yet another successful operation against a foreign national running a drug ring in Thailand, yet another indication that Law Enforcement continues to be proactive towards foreign crime.

Crackdowns and raids by Thai Law enforcement has recently resulted in the seizing of crypto-currency machines and mining operations made possible due to outstanding electricity bills.

A very tragic situation which occurred recently in Thailand has resulted in a foreign man being arrested before he could flee the country.

Pornography in Thailand is illegal for which the law regarding making and distributing pornography is clear and will result in significant criminal penalties when caught in such activities.

The recent crime in Thailand involving a foreigner and a teenage girl is still ongoing, but the subject stated self-defence which is presently being investigated.

Those waiting for Court proceedings in Thailand should bear in mind that the Detention System is able to detain an alleged criminal for quite a long period of time while they are investigating the case.