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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Samut Prakan

Bounced Cheque Lawyer in Samut Prakan — 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 Samut Prakan

  • 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 Samut Prakan

Samut Prakan is the industrial base of greater Bangkok, home to the Bangpoo and Bang Phli estates near Suvarnabhumi airport and the port. Matters center on factories — labor and termination, environmental and safety, customs, and logistics.

We act for factories and operators across the Bangkok-Samut Prakan estates with a bilingual team specializing in labor cases and factory compliance.

Courts we appear at in Samut Prakan

  • Samut Prakan Provincial Court
  • Samut Prakan Juvenile and Family Court

Samut Prakan, Bangkok, and Chachoengsao

Contact our Samut Prakan attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — bounced cheque lawyer in Samut Prakan

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.