Chiang Mai
Bounced Cheque Lawyer in Chiang Mai — Criminal Action & Civil Claim to Recover the Cheque
A cheque the bank refuses to honour can be both a criminal offence under Thailand's cheque-offence law and a civil debt you can sue to recover. We usually pursue both tracks together — increasing pressure on the debtor to pay while protecting your right to recover as much as possible.
Scope of bounced cheque lawyer work in Chiang Mai
- Criminal action under the cheque-offence law
- Civil claim to recover the cheque amount plus interest
- Demand letters and settlement negotiation
- Checking limitation periods and filing deadlines for cheque cases
- Enforcement — asset tracing, seizure, and garnishment
Process
- 1Gather the cheque, the bank's dishonour slip, and proof of the underlying debt
- 2Issue a demand letter requiring payment within a set period
- 3File criminal and/or civil action per the right strategy
- 4Negotiate settlement or litigate through to judgment and enforcement
Documents to prepare
- •The original cheque and the bank's dishonour slip
- •The contract or proof of the debt the cheque was meant to pay
- •ID card / company affidavit
- •Any record of prior demands (if available)
About our team in Chiang Mai
Service for Chiang Mai — capital of the North and a destination for Chinese and Western investors. We handle real estate investment, condominiums, and hospitality businesses.
Chiang Mai attracts Chinese investors and Western retirees. Our 3-language service covers Long-Stay Visas, condo ownership, and investment structuring.
Courts we appear at in Chiang Mai
- •Chiang Mai Provincial Court
- •Region 5 Labor Court
Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son
Past matters in Chiang Mai
- Counsel for Chinese investor purchasing 5 condos
Contact our Chiang Mai attorneys
We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions — bounced cheque lawyer in Chiang Mai
5 questions answered
Not always. It must meet the elements of the cheque-offence law — for example, a cheque issued to pay a real, enforceable debt. We check the facts first to decide whether a criminal case is viable or a civil claim is the better route.
Cheque cases have relatively short and important deadlines; waiting too long can forfeit the right to a criminal action. We recommend bringing the cheque and dishonour slip in promptly so we can protect your rights.
We trace assets and enforce against what we find — seizing property or garnishing accounts/wages — alongside criminal-case pressure to improve the odds of getting paid.
No — initial phone, LINE, and email consultations are free so you can assess your case before any commitment. Call +66 92 254 2045.
Fees depend on case type, complexity, and estimated timeline. We provide a written quote before any engagement begins — no hidden fees.