Defamation, Libel & Online Slander
ทนายคดีหมิ่นประมาท (สื่อและออนไลน์) · § Litigation
Quick Answer
Criminal: up to 1 yr imprisonment + THB 20,000 fine. Civil: damages + take-down + published apology. We preserve evidence via notarized screenshots before posts are deleted.
Timeline: Criminal 8–14 months · Civil 10–18 months · Preliminary examination 60 days
Official fee: Criminal: no filing fee · Civil: 2% of claimed damages (cap THB 200,000)
Legal Basis
Criminal Code §326–333 (criminal defamation) + Civil & Commercial Code §423 (reputation tort) + Computer Crime Act B.E. 2560 §14(1) for online posts.
Who Needs This
Individuals falsely accused on social media, executives facing hyperbolic criticism, brands with fabricated reviews.
Required Documents
- Notarized screenshots (timestamp + URL)
- Damages evidence: canceled contracts, revenue drop
- Poster identification trail (if anonymous)
Common Pitfalls
- File within 3 months of learning perpetrator's identity or criminal claim is time-barred
- True statements of public interest are exempt under §329
- Sharing/retweeting counts as republication — sharer may be jointly liable
Typical Use-cases
- Restaurant hit by fabricated Google review — 40% sales drop
- Executive falsely accused of embezzlement
- Influencer accused of promoting counterfeit goods
FAQ
- How do we unmask an anonymous poster?
- Court order to Meta/Google/TikTok/X for IP, then subpoena the ISP for subscriber data. Typically 3–6 months.
- Must monetary damages be proven?
- Not for criminal. Civil requires proof, but courts award non-pecuniary damages of THB 50,000–500,000 for psychological harm.
- Defense against SLAPP suits?
- Motion to dismiss under CPC §161/1 for bad-faith prosecution, plus §329 good-faith opinion defense.
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