Thailand Criminal Record Check

Who is the source of criminal check data in Thailand?

Royal Thai Police

What is the process in Thailand?

The requesting party will request the check from the ATS or their Zinc account.

• Automated instructions are delivered to provide some personal details in a dynamic web form.
• Zinc submits the request to the authorities.
• Zinc received the results (digitally) and provides a signed digital report
• The candidate receives a notification to say the process is completed

What details are required to submit the check?

• First Name
• Last Name
• Birth Date
• Consent
• Passport/ID Copy

What is covered in the criminal check?

The Criminal History Thailand verification has nationwide coverage, including citizens and foreigners over 18 years of age. The provision of the results is subject to the candidate’s explicit consent and is intended to serve one particular purpose indicated during the application process. 

The verification is requested and provided by our in-country Partner who will visit the Royal Thai Police. Our Partner has been thoroughly vetted according to our highest Partner Management policies and compliance standards. 

The reporting contains information on all the following criminal convictions or offences, except those deleted by rehabilitation laws or considered spent: 

• Petty theft or shoplifting involves the unauthorised taking of property valued at less than 5,000 THB (Thai Baht). Such offences typically result in fines, community service, or short term imprisonment, and are often considered spent after a certain period. (Section 334, Penal Code of Thailand). 
• Disturbances of the peace include behaviours such as public disturbances, loud disputes, or disorderly conduct. Offenders usually face fines or warnings, and these offences are considered minor and can be expunged after a certain period. (Section 370, Penal Code of Thailand). 
• Minor vandalism involves acts like graffiti or minor damage to public or private property. Penalties typically include fines, warnings, or compulsory community service, and these offences can be expunged after a certain period. (Section 358, Penal Code of Thailand). 
• Minor traffic violations include infractions like speeding below a specific threshold, illegal parking, or failure to signal. Penalties often involve fines or brief license suspensions, and these offences are considered minor and can be expunged. (Sections 123 and 134, Traffic Act B.E. 2522 (1979). 
• Noise complaints involve causing excessive noise that disturbs public peace. Offenders are usually subject to fines or warnings, and these offences are considered minor and can be expunged.
• Public nuisance includes activities that cause public inconvenience, such as obstructing pathways or creating unsanitary conditions. Penalties generally involve fines or warnings, and these offenses are considered minor. (Section 397, Penal Code of Thailand).

What is the expected turnaround time?

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Privacy Statement:

The details contained in this report should not be used as the sole reason for making a decision. Zinc Work Ltd is not liable for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the information appearing in this report since it is provided to Zinc Work Ltd by third parties. This report has been produced for the purchaser of the report and Zinc Work Ltd will have no liability to loss.