Thai Legal Studies

⏰ Our submission deadlines for Vol. 6 No. 1 (publication July 2026):
- 31 March 2026: Submission of articles for peer review
- 15 June 2026: Submission of commentaries, translations & book reviews

We are pleased to announce that Thai Legal Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (December 2025) has been published: https://tls.law.tu.ac.th

The issue features an original article on the legal uncertainties of cohabitation in Thailand.

It also contains two commentaries on constitutional law and referendums, and two book reviews.

We wish you an enjoyable read!

Articles:

Teetouch Tanommitvatana, The Legal Uncertainties Surrounding the Property of Thai Cohabitants
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.283298

Commentaries:

Rawin Leelapatana, Constituent Power in the Binary-Star Scenario: Insights from Constitutional Court Decision No. 18/2568 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.283933

William Roth, Thailand’s MOUs: Are They Appropriate for a Referendum?
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.284746

Book reviews:

Suprawee Asanasak, Review of Mespiti Poolsavasdi, Postcolonial Copyright Law: Lessons on Community and Coloniality from Thailand
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.284880

Wasan Luangprapat, Review of Andrew Harding, Territorial Governance in Southeast Asia
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.284773

Addendum:

William Roth, Addendum to Exhibit C of “The 2001 MoU Between Thailand and Cambodia”
https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.284666

⏰ Our submission deadlines for Vol. 5 No. 2 (publication Dec 2025):
- 31 Aug 2025: Submission of articles
- 15 Nov 2025: Submission of commentaries, translations & book reviews

📣 Thai Legal Studies is inviting submissions for inclusion in the December 2025 issue (Vol. 5 No. 2). More info on our website: https://tls.law.tu.ac.th

🖋️ We welcome a diverse range of contributions, including:

1️⃣ Articles (6,000–12,000 words): Research and analyses focusing on the Thai legal system, its laws, institutions, and jurisprudence. We also encourage submissions addressing legal issues that impact Thailand more broadly.

Peer review: A minimum of two reviewers will be chosen. On request by an author, a third reviewer will be chosen if such is required for purposes of academic advancement. 🥈Thai Legal Studies is accredited in Tier 2 of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI).

2️⃣ Commentaries: Scholarly discussions and perspectives on recent legal developments, cases or legislation in Thailand

3️⃣ Translations: English translations of eminent Thai academic articles, judgments and other materials

4️⃣ Book reviews: Critical evaluations of books related to Thai law or legal issues affecting Thailand

🔍 We offer free English language editing for all accepted submissions.

⏰ Important deadlines for the December 2025 issue:

31 August 2025: Submission of articles
15 November 2025: Submission of commentaries, translations and book reviews

We are pleased to announce that Thai Legal Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (July 2025) has been published: https://tls.law.tu.ac.th

The issue features original articles on the interpretation of contracts
in Thai private law and on the protection of vulnerable victims in Thai criminal procedure.

It also contains a commentary on environmental cases at the Supreme Administrative Court, a translation of the Constitutional Court’s decision to dissolve the Move Forward Party, and two book reviews.

We wish you an enjoyable read!

Articles:

Korrasut Khopuangklang, Theoretical Problems of theInterpretation of Contracts in the Thai Civil and Commercial Code https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.279055

Yada Dejchai Tianprasit, Safeguarding Vulnerable Victims under the Criminal Procedure Code: Has Thailand Done Enough? https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.279620

Commentary:

Lasse Schuldt and Supakorn Wilartratsami, Environmental Cases at the Supreme Administrative Court 2021–24 https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.282333

Translation:

Chalermrat Chandranee, Translation of Constitutional Court Ruling No. 20/2567 re: Dissolution of the Move Forward Party Based on Actions Concerning the Amendment or Repeal of the Criminal Code Section 112 https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.278613

Book reviews:

Phattharaphong Saengkrai, Review of Tyrell Haberkorn, Dictatorship on Trial: Coups and the Future of Justice in Thailand https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.282379

Stefan Brenneisen, Review of Korrasut Khopuangklang, Juristic Acts,
Contracts and Promises https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.282141

📣 Thai Legal Studies is inviting submissions for inclusion in the December 2025 issue (Vol. 5 No. 2). More info on our website: https://tls.law.tu.ac.th

🖋️ We welcome a diverse range of contributions, including:

1️⃣ Articles (6,000–12,000 words): Research and analyses focusing on the Thai legal system, its laws, institutions, and jurisprudence. We also encourage submissions addressing legal issues that impact Thailand more broadly.

Peer review: A minimum of two reviewers will be chosen. On request by an author, a third reviewer will be chosen if such is required for purposes of academic advancement. 🥈Thai Legal Studies is accredited in Tier 2 of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI).

2️⃣ Commentaries: Scholarly discussions and perspectives on recent legal developments, cases or legislation in Thailand

3️⃣ Translations: English translations of eminent Thai academic articles, judgments and other materials

4️⃣ Book reviews: Critical evaluations of books related to Thai law or legal issues affecting Thailand

🔍 We offer free English language editing for all accepted submissions.

⏰ Important deadlines for the December 2025 issue:

31 August 2025: Submission of articles
15 November 2025: Submission of commentaries, translations and book reviews

ACCREDITATION UPDATE: TLS NOW BECOMES TIER 2!

Thai Legal Studies (TLS) is pleased to announce that the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) has accredited our journal in Tier 2.

What does this mean?
Being a Tier 2 journal allows academic authors in Thailand to use publication of articles in TLS to advance their careers, such as to Assistant and Associate Professor.

We sincerely thank the authors who have previously submitted their work to TLS, and, going forward, encourage all scholars to consider submitting articles in English to the journal.

For more information about TLS and its submission policies, please visit our website at https://tls.law.tu.ac.th.

Thai Legal Studies Vol. 4 No. 2

We are delighted to announce that Thai Legal Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (December 2024) has been published. The issue features three original articles, two commentaries on recent legal developments, and two book reviews.

📌 Read Thai Legal Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (December 2024): http://tls.law.tu.ac.th/

We wish you an enjoyable read.

Articles:

Khemmapat Trisadikoon, The Junction of Economic Ideologies: A Study of Economic Principles in the Constitution of Thailand

Meg Fitzgerald, Protecting Forced Offenders: Applying the Non-Punishment Principle to Victims of Trafficking into Scam Centres

Peerawat Leekaosoong, The Constitutionality of “Possession” and “Possession for Consumption” in the Thai Narcotics Code Regarding the Presumption of Innocence

Commentary:

Apinop Atipiboonsin, Thai Ethical Standards: A New Constitutional Mechanism for Checks and Balances?

William Roth, The 2001 MoU Between Thailand and Cambodia: Demystifying the Koh K*t Kerfuffle

Book reviews:

Benjamin Ivry, Review of Alin Kadfak, Kate Barclay, and Andrew M. Song, EU Trade-Related Measures Against Illegal Fishing: Policy Diffusion and Effectiveness in Thailand and Australia

Lasse Schuldt, Review of Ronnakorn Bunmee, Thai Criminal Law

Our new website design is online! Come and read Thai Legal Studies here: http://tls.law.tu.ac.th

📣 Thai Legal Studies accepts Commentaries on current legal developments!

For more information on what we publish, please see below or visit http://tls.law.tu.ac.th.

1️⃣ Articles: In-depth analysis, research, and insights on various legal topics, focusing on the Thai legal system, its laws, institutions, and jurisprudence.

2️⃣ Commentaries: Scholarly discussion and perspectives on recent legal developments, cases, or legislation in Thailand.

3️⃣ Translations of Thai articles, judgments, and other materials into English.

4️⃣ Book Reviews: Reviews and critical evaluations of books related to Thai law or legal issues affecting Thailand.

🔍 We offer free English language editing for all submitted articles and materials to present them in the most polished and impactful manner.

⏰ Please note these deadlines for Vol. 4 No. 2 (December 2024):

📝 Articles: Submit by 31 August 2024
📚 Other materials: Submit by 15 November 2024

Thai Legal Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (July 2024) has been published!

https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tls

The issue features two original articles, a commentary on the Marriage Equality Act, two translations related to a recent Constitutional Court case, and two book reviews. We wish you an enjoyable read.

Articles:

Norravich Limpanukorn, Redefining Ownership Under Thai Law: Is It a Right or Title?

Paweenwat Thongprasop, Almost Happiness, But Not Quite: Reluctant Rule by Law and Thai Legal History in Seni Pramoj’s Legal Autobiography

Commentary:

Nada Chaiyajit, Analyzing Thailand’s Amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code on Marriage Equality: Progress, Shortcomings, and the Struggle for LGBTIQAN+ Rights to Family Establishment

Translations:

Tyrell Haberkorn, Translated Judgment: Drafting a Law Is Not Overthrow: Constitutional Court Ruling No. 3/2567

Ronnakorn Bunmee, Translated Memorandum: Expert Witness Statement on the Law of Defamation Against the Monarchy in Foreign Countries

Book reviews:

Andrew Harding, Review of Duncan McCargo, Fighting for Virtue: Justice and Politics in Thailand

Papawadee Tanodomdej, Review of Owart Suthiwartnarueput, From Extraterritoriality to Equality: Thailand’s Foreign Relations 1855–1939

Submit your work to Thai Legal Studies!
Our upcoming deadlines for Vol. 4 No. 1 (July issue):
📝 Articles : Submit by 31 March 2024
📚 Other materials: Submit by 31 May 2024
Submit here: https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tls/about/submissions

📣 Thai Legal Studies is inviting submissions for inclusion in Volume 4 No. 1, slated for publication in July 2024.

🖋️ We welcome a diverse range of contributions, including:

1️⃣ Articles: Share your in-depth analysis, research, and insights on various legal topics, focusing on the Thai legal system, its laws, institutions, and jurisprudence. We also encourage submissions addressing legal issues that impact Thailand more broadly.

2️⃣ Commentaries: Engage in scholarly discussion and offer your perspectives on recent legal developments, cases, or legislation in Thailand.

3️⃣ Translations: Enable wider access to important legal knowledge by translating articles and judgments into English.

4️⃣ Book Reviews: Provide thoughtful reviews and critical evaluations of books related to Thai law or legal issues affecting Thailand.

🌐 At Thai Legal Studies, we prioritize accessibility and timely publication. As soon as your submission passes our internal process, we publish it online and subsequently include it in Vol. 4 No. 1 (July 2023). All article submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review, ensuring the highest quality of publications.

🔍 To support our contributors, we offer complimentary English language editing for all submitted articles and materials. We believe in empowering authors to present their work in the most polished and impactful manner.

⏰ Important Deadlines for Vol. 4 No. 1 (July 2024):

📝 Articles: Submit by 29 February 2024
📚 Other materials: Submit by 31 May 2024

ℹ️ For more information, visit: http://tls.law.tu.ac.th/submissions/

📖 Thai Legal Studies is an open-access online journal published in English by the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University. We aim to foster a vibrant academic community focused on legal scholarship related to Thailand.