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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Trat

Bounced Cheque Lawyer in Trat — 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 Trat

  • 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 Trat

Trat borders Cambodia at the Hat Lek crossing and contains Ko Chang, a tourism centre with a substantial foreign operator and resident population. The caseload covers cross-border trade and debt, fisheries and migrant labour, island lease and landholding arrangements, accommodation licensing, and family cases involving a foreign spouse.

Island businesses often run on holding structures and leases inherited from previous operators and never tested in court; the weak points appear only on transfer or when a dispute starts. We review the structure so the exposure is visible first, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Trat Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at in Trat

  • Trat Provincial Court
  • Trat Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 2 Labor Court (Chonburi)

Mueang Trat, Ko Chang, Khlong Yai, Khao Saming, Laem Ngop, and the areas continuing into Chanthaburi

Contact our Trat attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — bounced cheque lawyer in Trat

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.