On 21 November 2025, a delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China, led by Mr. Jin Meng, Fourth-Level Investigator of the Economic Crime Investigation Department, in his capacity as the Working Group, visited Thailand to express appreciation for the continued assistance provided by the Office of the Attorney General and to hold discussions with the International Affairs Department regarding extradition matters.
Today (19 November 2025) at 10.00 hrs., Mr. Charoen Tanchatchawan, Deputy Director-General of the Minburi Criminal Litigation Office, acting Director-General of the International Affairs Department, represented the Office of the Attorney General in welcoming Mr. Liu Zhiyuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau, Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China, together with a delegation of prosecutors from the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China. The courtesy call was held to discuss official matters concerning the organization of the 16th China–ASEAN Prosecutors General Conference, for which the delegation requested Thailand to serve as host. The meeting took place in Conference Room 901, 9th Floor, Office of the Attorney General, Rat Burana Direkrit Building, Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana Road, Lak Si District, Bangkok.
On this occasion, the delegation also visited the Official Training Institute of Public Prosecutors, Office of the Attorney General, on Ratchadaphisek Road, where they were welcomed by Mr. Naris Chamnanchanun, Deputy Director-General of the Institute. The delegation later continued their study visit at the Thai Prosecutors Museum
Mr. Liu Zhongyi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Republic of China Paid a Visit to the Attorney General
On Tuesday 28th January 2025, Mr. Phairach Pornsomboonsiri, the Attorney General, welcomed Mr. Liu Zhongyi, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Republic of China and his delegation. The purpose of the visit was to exchange views on extradition and international cooperation between the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Thailand.
Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand met with the Attorney General, Mr. Phairach Pornsomboonsiri, on December 9, 2024.
On December 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Mr. Phairach Pornsomboonsiri, the Attorney General, welcomed H.E. Han Zhiqiang, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand, and his delegation. The visit was to pay a courtesy call to congratulate the Attorney General on his appointment as Attorney General and to express gratitude to the Office of the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Thailand for its longstanding cooperation in the field of justice. Furthermore, in 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Thailand will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to judicial and law enforcement collaboration. The meeting was held at the reception room on the 9th floor of the Office of the Attorney General, Ratchaburidirekrit Building, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok.
The National Commission of Supervision (NCS) of China met with the Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Jumpon Phansumrit, to enhance cooperation on anti-corruption efforts between the two countries and to discuss extradition cases on December 6, 2024.
The National Commission of Supervision (NCS) of China and its delegation met with the Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Jumpon Phansumrit, on December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the reception room on the 9th floor of the Office of the Attorney General. The purpose of the meeting was to express their gratitude for the cooperation between the People’s Republic of China, law enforcement agencies focusing on anti-corruption, and the justice institutions of the Kingdom of Thailand. Over the past year, the NCS and the Office of the Attorney General have closely collaborated, particularly on extradition matters. The NCS expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and support of the Office of the Attorney General, which played a vital role in achieving significant milestones.
Thai delegates attended the 6th Prosecutor Network on Maritime Enforcement Meeting, Tabletop Exercise on Deescalating
Tension at Sea and the 15th Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue Regional Plenary
From October 22-24, 2024, Mr. Boworn Boonlop, Provincial Public Prosecutor attached to the office of the Attorney General and Miss Supattanee Puchadapirom, Assistant Provincial Public Prosecutor, were appointed as representatives of the Office of the Attorney General to attend the 6th Prosecutors’ Network Meeting on Maritime Law, the Tabletop Exercise on Maritime De-escalation, and the 15th Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue Regional Plenary Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with 14 other maritime law enforcement agencies from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Mr. Boworn Boonlop, head of the Thai delegation, presented Thailand’s maritime legal framework during the meetings.
Mr. Dieter Wurche, Customs Liaison Officer of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand
Paying a Courtesy Visit to Deputy Attorney General
On 17 September 2024, Mr. Jumpol Phansumrit, Deputy Attorney General, along with a team of prosecutors from the International Affairs Department, welcomed Mr. Dieter Wurche, Customs Liaison Officer from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand, on the occasion of his official introduction after assuming the position of Customs Liaison Officer in Thailand. The meeting included discussions on official matters and establishing cooperation guidelines between two agencies.
Jan Kaethner, Police Attaché of the Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand Paying a Courtesy Call on the Attorney General of Thailand
and Introducing His Successor
On August 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Jan Kaethner, Police Attaché of the Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Jumpon Phansumrit, the Deputy Attorney General of Thailand, to express gratitude for the cooperation and strong relationship between the two offices. During the visit, Mr. Kaethner also introduced his successor, Mr. Ralph Koch, who will be taking over as the new Police Attaché of the Swiss Embassy in Thailand.
Police Lieutenant General Pham Ngoc Viet met with Mr. Jumpol Samrit to discuss and exchange information
regarding cooperation in handling extradition requests.
A delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, led by Police Lieutenant General Pham Ngoc Viet, Director-General of the Department of Internal Security, met with Mr. Jumpol Samrit, Deputy Attorney General, and a team of prosecutors from the International Affairs Department on 12 July 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and exchange information regarding cooperation in handling extradition requests.
Thai delegates attend a 10-day training program in China from May 12 to 21, 2024
To implement the Joint Declaration of the 13th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference and to enhance cooperation and exchange between the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China and the Office of the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Thailand, 13 Thai prosecutors from the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand participated in a 10-day training program. Led by Mr. Sathaporn Phakdeewong, Deputy Director General of the Department of Criminal Litigation, the delegation attended sessions on “Prosecutor’s Role in Combatting Telecom Fraud and Cybercrimes” at the China-ASEAN Prosecutors Exchange and Training Base in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from May 12 to 21, 2024.
H.E. Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian Ambassador Paying a Courtesy Call on Attorney General of Thailand
and Strengthening Bilateral Relations
On 28 November 2023, H.E. Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, the Ambassador of Russia to Thailand, together with his delegation, paid a courtesy call on
Mr. Amnat Chetcharoenrak, Attorney General of Thailand, to congratulate on his inauguration. During the meeting, both sides shared views on various current issues of cooperation to strengthen the relationship between both countries.
A Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Han Zhiqiang,
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Thailand
On November 3, 2023, His Excellency Dr.Han Zhiqiang Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Amnat Chetcharoenrak, Attorney General of Thailand. The purpose of this meeting was convened to discuss the ongoing relationship and to explore opportunities for further enhancing relations and cooperation in criminal matters and extradition.
H.E. Dr. Angela Macdonald, Australian Ambassador
Paying a Courtesy Call on Attorney General of Thailand
and Discussing about Missions.
On 2 November 2023 at 10:30 hrs. Her Excellency Dr. Angela Macdonald, Ambassador of Australia to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Mr.Amnat Chetcharoenrak, Attorney General of Thailand to congratulate him on his promotion to Attorney general of Thailand and initiate discussions concerning cooperation between Australia and Thailand in the framework of Australia –Thailand Strategic Partnership.
A Courtesy Meeting from Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S.
Ambassador to Thailand
On 7 April 2023, Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, along with the representatives from the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Agency, had a courtesy meeting with Ms. Naree Tantasathien, Attorney General of Thailand to discuss opportunities to advance the long-standing partnership between Thailand and the United States in the justice sector.
A Courtesy Call from Mr. Igor Viktorovich Krasnov,
the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation
Mr. Igor Viktorovich Kranov, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, together with his delegation paid Ms. Naree Tantasathien, the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Thailand, a visit on Thursday, 23 March 2023. The purposes of the visit were to discuss on international legal cooperation as well as to sign the “Program of Cooperation between the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation and the Office of the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Thailand for 2023-2024.” Furthermore, the delegation visited the Thai Parliament and also went to the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The delegation returned to the Russian Federation at 19.35 hrs.
An Introductory Meeting from Dr. Angela Macdonald,
Australian Ambassador to Thailand
On 20th February 2023, Dr. Angela Macdonald, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, had an introductory meeting with Ms. Naree Tantasathien, Attorney General of Thailand, and the delegation from International Affairs Department at the Office of the Attorney General. Dr. Angela also took this occasion to congratulate Ms. Naree on her appointment and share her appreciation for a strong relationship and collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of Australia.
A Visit of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite
The Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite, along with other delegates from US Department of Justice (US DoJ), paid an official visit to Ms. Naree Tantasathien, Attorney General of Thailand. The meeting was held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Guest Reception Room. Mr. Polite and the delegation took this occasion to congratulate on Ms. Naree’s historic appointment and express their gratitude for the decades of solid relationship between OAG and US DoJ especially on the 30th anniversary of mutual legal assistance treaty.
The OAG Delegation to attend a Research Visit on Asset
Recovery Management in the U.S.
Mr. Jumpon Phansumrit (Deputy Attorney General), Miss Somjai Kesornsiricharoen (Director General) and the delegation of the International Affairs Department, the Office of the Attorney General attended a Research Visit on Asset Recovery Management in Washington DC during January 23-27, 2023. In this occasion, the delegation together with Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the U.S., had a meeting with Mr. Bruce Swartz, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice on cooperation in the area of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition. Both sides showed appreciation toward excellent cooperation between the Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice. The meeting also talked on a possibility to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Extradition Treaty this year.
About Us
Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of the Kingdom of Thailand:
Roles and Functions
Under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is designated as one of the independent organizations under the Constitution, as mentioned in Section 248. The OAG is the principal agency responsible for criminal prosecutions, providing legal advice to state agencies, representing the government in court, and facilitating international cooperation in criminal matters. The OAG operates autonomously in its prosecutorial functions and the administration of justice without any political influence. The personnel management, budgetary affairs, and other activities of the OAG are also independent and separate from those of ordinary civil servants.
One notable responsibility of the OAG is its extraterritorial investigative power. When an offense punishable under Thai law is committed outside the Kingdom of Thailand, the Attorney General serves as the responsible inquiry official, as stipulated in Section 20 of the Thai Criminal Procedure Code. Additionally, the OAG facilitates international cooperation in criminal matters, with the Attorney General acting as the Central Authority in Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (MLA) and Extradition, and also as the Central Authority under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
These enhanced roles and responsibilities empower the OAG to render justice to people both domestically and internationally. The OAG responds to the current pattern of crimes, increasingly perpetrated not only within the jurisdiction but also across borders in the form of transnational organized crimes. Moreover, the OAG continues to collaborate closely with prosecutorial agencies in different jurisdictions to facilitate inter-agency cooperation.
Authorities and Functions
The main authorities and functions of the OAG, both domestically and internationally, include:
- National Interests Safeguard
Public prosecutors act as legal counselors to government agencies and state enterprises, providing legal advice and reviewing draft contracts. They also represent government agencies in lawsuits involving civil, tax, labor, or administrative matters. - Criminal Justice Administration
• Investigation
Generally, public prosecutors do not have investigative power. For criminal cases, the police are solely responsible for the investigation upon receiving a complaint. Once completed, the prosecutor evaluates the evidence and determines if the case should proceed to court. However, public prosecutors do have investigative power in specific instances such as juvenile cases, post-mortem inquests, extraterritorial offenses, and special case investigations.
• Prosecution and Trial
The public prosecutor examines the evidence submitted by the inquiry official and determines whether it is sufficient to issue a prosecution or non-prosecution order. If a prosecution order is made, the public prosecutor files an indictment with the court and presents all relevant evidence. The public prosecutor also handles claims for restitution or compensation on behalf of injured persons and can appeal judgments to higher courts if necessary. - Civil Rights Protection and Legal Aid Provision
Public prosecutors represent individuals seeking court orders to endorse their legal rights, such as managing an ancestor’s property or adopting a child. They also provide legal aid to economically challenged individuals residing in Thailand and abroad, offering services like legal advice and dispute settlement. Various offices have been established for these purposes, including the Executive Director’s Office for Consumer Protection and the Office of International Human Rights Protection. - International Cooperation
The OAG plays a significant role in international cooperation concerning the prevention and suppression of transnational organized crime, including money laundering, human trafficking, and internet defamation. The Attorney General acts as the Central Authority for mutual assistance in criminal matters and extradition, and under the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The OAG is also responsible for countering transnational organized crime and ensuring compliance with relevant international agreements. The International Affairs Department is a crucial organ supporting this aspect of the OAG’s mission. - Research and Legal Development
The OAG keeps up with new trends in legal issues through its Department of Technical Affairs, which reviews related laws and regulations and serves as the center for research and legal development. The Nitivajra Institute, established on October 1, 2020, supports the OAG’s policy initiatives. It aims to develop Thailand’s justice system based on international principles and standards, fostering cooperation with national and international stakeholders.
These comprehensive roles and responsibilities ensure the OAG’s capacity to effectively administer justice and uphold the rule of law in Thailand and beyond.
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| Mutual Legal Assistance The Attorney General of Thailand acts as the Central Authority of Thailand for cooperation with foreign counterparts in the matters of mutual assistance in criminal matters. The public prosecutor in International Affairs Department handles and processes all formal requests for assistance in accordance with the provisions of the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act of Thailand and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties between Thailand and bilateral partners. Thailand currently concluded bilateral treaties with Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, India, Republic of Korea, Norway, Peru, Poland, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, while the ASEAN countries shall be subjected to multi-lateral treaty so-called ASEAN MLAT. Types of assistance The types of mutual legal assistance that Office of the Attorney General may provide in respect of criminal matters include the following: · taking of evidence · obtaining witness’ statement · locating or identifying persons · transfer of persons in custody for testimonial purposesin foreign country · service of document · search and seizure · asset recovery · initiating criminal proceedings Transmission of requests 1. The country which has a mutual legal assistance treaty with Thailand can send the request to the following address: “International Affairs Department, Office of the Attorney General, Rajaburi Direkriddhi Building, Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana Road Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand Tel: +66 2142 1637, Fax: +66 2143 9791, +66 2143 9792 Email: inter@ago.go.th” 2. The country which does not have a mutual legal assistance treaty with Thailand can send the request through diplomatic channel at the following addresses: “Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 443 Thanon Si Ayutthaya, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Tel: +662-203-5000” Questions in relation to mutual legal assistance Any question in relation to mutual legal assistance may be sent to the correspondence address abovementioned or to inter@ago.go.th |
| Extradition The purpose of extradition is to prevent crimes and to punish the criminals escaped from the punishment and reside in another country. The extradition process enables governments to bring back the fugitives for prosecution, standing trial and serving sentence. The Attorney General of Thailand is the Central Authority for extradition matters. International affairs Department handles and processes all incoming and outgoing requests for extradition in accordance with the provisions of the the Extradition Act B.E. 2551 (2008) and any applicable extradition treaty with foreign countries. Requests for extradition Thailand can extradite fugitives to the requesting countries in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the applicable extradition treaty on the basis of Double Criminality, Double Jeopardy, Rule of Specialty and Rule of Reciprocity. The extraditable offence shall not be either the political or military offence. Requirement of Incoming Extradition · Identity and possible location of the person sought · Facts and procedural history of the case · Legal provisions (a description of the offence and applicable penalty) · Statute of limitations · Legal basis (a description of the basis upon which the request is made such as Bilateral Treaty) · Warrants of arrest or Conviction/detention order All documents need to be translated into Thai Transmission of requests The extradition requests shall be sent by the Central Authority of the requesting country via diplomatic channel. The foreign Central Authorities may also direct queries regarding extradition requests by email to inter@ago.go.th |
| International Cooperation in Civil Matters regarding Breach of Custody Rights The Attorney General or the designated person as ‘the Central Authority’ has the power and duty to coordinate the provision of assistance under the Act on International Cooperation in Civil Matters regarding Breach of Custody Rights B.E. 2555 (2012) (‘the Act’) as follows: 1. Receiving the application for assistance from the applicant; 2. Considering and determining whether or not to provide or seek assistance; 3. Cooperating with the Central Authority or the Competent Authority of a foreign country including following up and accelerating the prompt return the child and fulfilling the objects of the Act; 4. Locating the whereabouts of the child being removed or retained under the Act; 5. Undertaking to protect the child from harm or prevent all interested parties from an unjust treatment; 6. Undertaking to secure the voluntary child return or to bring about an amicable and equitable resolution of the issues; 7. Exchanging the information of the child; 8. Providing information relating to the laws of Thailand on the implementation of the Act; 9. Undertaking to effectively secure the child return or exercising the access rights; 10. Providing public prosecutors, legal counsel or advisors for effectively securing the child return or exercising the access rights; 11. Undertaking other acts for the fulfilment of providing or seeking assistance under the Act |
Contact
International Affairs Department,
Government Complex, Building A (5th Floor),
120 Moo 3, Chaengwattana Road, Tungsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok 10210
Tel: +66 2142 1637
Fax: +66 2143 9791, +66 2143 9792
E-mail: inter@ago.mail.go.th
Executive Director’s Office of International Relations
Tel: +66 2142 1639
Fax: +66 2143 9793
E-mail: interrd@ago.mail.go.th
Executive Director’s Office of International Affairs 1
Tel: +66 2142 1660
Fax: +66 2143 9797
E-mail: inter1@ago.mail.go.th
Executive Director’s Office of International Affairs 2
Tel: 0 2142 1440
Fax: 0 2143 9795
E-mail: inter2@ago.mail.go.th
Executive Director’s Office of International Affairs 3
Tel: +66 2142 1632
Fax: +66 2143 9789
E-mail: inter3@ago.mail.go.th
ASEAN Center for International Legal Cooperation
Tel: +66 2142 1630, +66 2142 3032
Fax: +66 2143 9790
E-mail: asean@ago.mail.go.th , asean.ago@gmail.com
