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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Phang Nga

Bounced Cheque Lawyer in Phang Nga — 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 Phang Nga

  • 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

  1. 1Gather the cheque, the bank's dishonour slip, and proof of the underlying debt
  2. 2Issue a demand letter requiring payment within a set period
  3. 3File criminal and/or civil action per the right strategy
  4. 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 Phang Nga

Phang Nga holds Khao Lak and the Similan Islands as international destinations, and carries former tin-mining land that was later turned over to development — producing title and land-use questions more complex than in an ordinary tourism province, alongside hotel and hospitality cases, labour matters, and foreign property holding.

Land that was once concession or mining ground usually carries conditions and restrictions attached to the land itself, which a single layer of sale documents will not reveal — only tracing back to the origin does. We complete that check before a decision is made, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Phang Nga and Takua Pa Provincial Courts.

Courts we appear at in Phang Nga

  • Phang Nga Provincial Court
  • Takua Pa Provincial Court
  • Phang Nga Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 8 Labor Court (Phuket)

Mueang Phang Nga, Takua Pa, Khao Lak, Thai Mueang, Takua Thung, Thap Put, and the areas continuing into Phuket, Krabi, and Ranong

Contact our Phang Nga attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — bounced cheque lawyer in Phang Nga

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.