Thailand maintains bilateral extradition treaties with approximately 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and China, plus participates in regional agreements under ASEAN frameworks. If the requesting state has a treaty with Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Attorney General’s Office will process formal extradition requests through the Criminal Court. Treaty obligations significantly increase extradition risk compared to non-treaty states. Understanding which treaty applies—and its specific grounds for refusal, such as political offense exceptions or dual criminality requirements—directly shapes the defense strategy.
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