The Administrative Court of Thailand

Structure and Jurisdiction

    The Administrative Courts have the competence to try and adjudicate administrative cases as prescribed by law. The Courts are divided into two levels: the Supreme Administrative Court and the Administrative Courts of First Instance.

1. The Supreme Administrative Court

     The Supreme Administrative Court is a single court and therefore has jurisdiction over the whole country. A case within the competence of the Supreme Administrative Court (under Section 11) shall be filed directly with the Supreme Administrative Court, no matter where the cause of action arose or the plaintiff is domiciled. However, a case needs to be filed in accordance with the rules provided by the law.

      In the Supreme Administrative Court, there are administrative judges holding the following positions:

          1) President of the Supreme Administrative Court;

          2) Vice Presidents of the Supreme Administrative Court;

          3) Presidents of chambers of the Supreme Administrative Court;

          4) Judges of the Supreme Administrative Court;

          5) Judges of the Supreme Administrative Court called by other names as provided in the Notification of the Judicial Commission of the Administrative Courts (J.C.A.C.).

Quorum for Trial and Adjudication of Cases in the Supreme Administrative Court

        In the Supreme Administrative Court, a quorum for trial and adjudication requires at least five Supreme Administrative Court judges.

     In Administrative Court procedure, there are two important positions which are not attached to the salary scale and emolument scale of administrative judges: a judge-rapporteur and a judge-commissioner of justice. The judge-rapporteur is appointed by the President of a chamber of the Supreme Administrative Court from administrative judges in his or her chamber. The judge-commissioner of justice is appointed by the President of the Supreme Administrative Court from administrative judges of the Supreme Administrative Court or the Administrative Courts of First Instance.

2. The Administrative Courts of First Instance

    The Administrative Courts of First Instance are divided into the Central Administrative Court and Regional Administrative Courts.

   1) The Central Administrative Court has jurisdiction over Bangkok Metropolitan Area and the provinces of Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon as well as provinces outside the jurisdiction of Regional Administrative Courts. At present, such provinces include Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi. It can also accept to try and adjudicate cases within the jurisdiction of Regional Administrative Courts which are filed with the Central Administrative Court.

    2) Regional Administrative Courts having jurisdiction over local provinces as prescribed under Section 94 shall be set up and prescribed their jurisdictions in consideration of the amount of litigation and personnel administration of an Administrative Court. However, it is not yet possible to open Regional Administrative Courts in all provinces as prescribed in the Act so the General Assembly of Judges of the Supreme Administrative Court has the power to prescribe Regional Administrative Courts already in operation to have additional jurisdiction over nearby provinces as may be required in order to render justice to the people. At present, there are fourteen Regional Administrative Courts having jurisdiction over all provinces across the country.       

     In each Administrative Court of First Instance, there are administrative judges holding the following positions:

          1) President of an Administrative Court of First Instance;

          2) Vice Presidents of an Administrative Court of First Instance;

          3) Presidents of chambers of an Administrative Court of First Instance;

          4) Judges of an Administrative Court of First Instance; and

          5) Judges of an Administrative Court of First Instance called by other names as provided in the Notification of the Judicial Commission of the Administrative Courts (J.C.A.C.).

Quorum for Trial and Adjudication of Cases in the Administrative Courts of First Instance

     In the Administrative Courts of First Instance, a quorum requires at least three judges for trial and adjudication.

    In Administrative Court procedure, there are two important positions: a judge-rapporteur and a judge-commissioner of justice. President of a chamber of an Administrative Court of First Instance shall appoint himself/herself or an administrative judge in his or her chamber as the judge-rapporteur. A chamber of an Administrative Court of First Instance may include the President, Vice President, President of a chamber or judge of an Administrative Court of First Instance. Any of these judges can be appointed as the judge-rapporteur. 

    In addition, the President of an Administrative Court of First Instance shall appoint a judge-commissioner of justice from administrative judges in that Court who is not a judge in the chamber carrying out the trial and adjudication of the case concerned. 

Jurisdiction, Contact Information, and Inauguration of the Administrative Courts

	1. Central Administrative Court has jurisdiction over Bangkok Metropolitan Area and the provinces of Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon as well as provinces outside the jurisdiction of Regional Administrative Courts. At present, such provinces include Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi. Office of the Administrative Courts 120 Moo 3, Chaeng Wattana Road, Thung Song Hong Sub-district, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210 Tel. +66 2141 1111 Call Center: 1355 Inauguration March 9th, 2001
	2. Chiang Mai Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, and additional jurisdiction over the provinces of Nan, Phayao, and Phrae. Office of the Chiang Mai Administrative Court 333 Chotana Road (in Chiang Mai Government Center), Chang Phueak Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300 Tel. +66 5310 7999 Fax. +66 5310 7336-8 Inauguration July 30th, 2001
	3.  Songkhla Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Songkhla, Trang, Phatthalung and Satun. Office of the Songkhla Administrative Court 1111 Moo 2, Songkhla - Ko Yo Road, Phawong Sub-district, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100 Tel. +66 7433 4945-8 Fax. +66 7433 4931 Inauguration August 31st, 2001
	4.  Nakhon Ratchasima Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, and additional jurisdiction over the provinces of Buri Ram and Surin. Office of the Nakhon Ratchasima Administrative Court 345 Moo 6, Mittraphap Road, Nong Krathum Sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Tel. +66 4430 7300-2 Fax. +66 4430 7300-2 ext. 1122 Inauguration October 3rd, 2001
	5. Khon Kaen Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, and additional jurisdiction over the province of Mukdahan. Office of the Khon Kaen Administrative Court 333 Moo 2, Lao Na Dee Road, Mueang Kao Sub-district, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000 Tel. +66 4325 8681-2 Fax. +66 4325 8660 Inauguration April 30th, 2002
	6. Phitsanulok Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Phichit, Sukhothai, and additional jurisdiction over the province of Uttaradit. Office of the Phitsanulok Administrative Court 111 Moo 8, Phitsanulok-Nakhon Sawan Road, Tha Thong Sub-district, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000 Tel. +66 5590 9550-9 Fax. +66 5590 9560 Inauguration October 1st, 2002
	7. Rayong Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Trat, Prachin Buri, and Sa Kaeo. Office of the Rayong Administrative Court 777 Sukhumvit Road, Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21150 Tel. +66 3869 4513-30 Fax. +66 3869 4511-12 Inauguration January 28th, 2003
	8. Nakhon Si Thammarat Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, and additional jurisdiction over the province of Chumphon. Office of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Administrative Court C.P. Tower Nakhon Si Thammarat 345 Pattanakarn Khu Khwang Road, Nai Mueang Sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000 Tel. +66 7535 5130-5 Fax. +66 7535 5136-9 Inauguration August 15th, 2003
	9. Udon Thani Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of  Udon Thani, Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lam Phu, and additional jurisdiction over the provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan, and Sakon Nakhon. Office of the Udon Thani Administrative Court 999 Moo 7, Ban Khao Sub-district, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani 41000 Tel. +66 4223 0664-6 Fax. +66 4223 0627 Inauguration September 24th, 2010
	10. Ubon Ratchathani Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, and Amnat Charoen. Office of the Ubon Ratchathani Administrative Court 444 Moo 3, Chaeng Sanit Road, Chaeramae Sub-district, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani 34000 Tel. +66 4531 9600-04 Fax. +66 4531 9600-4 ext. 119 Inauguration April 1st, 2011
	11. Phetchaburi Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, and Samut Songkhram. Office of the Phetchaburi Administrative Court 980/98 Phetkasem Road, Cha-am Sub-district, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120 Tel. +66 3270 9400 Fax. +66 3270 9444 Inauguration January 19th, 2015
	12. Nakhon Sawan Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Phetchabun, Uthai Thani, and additional jurisdiction over the province of Lop Buri. Office of the Nakhon Sawan Administrative Court 9/9 Moo 7, Klang Daet Sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Nakhon Sawan 60000 Tel. +66 5621 9234 Fax. +66 5621 9244 Inauguration May 17th, 2016
	13. Suphan Buri Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Sing Buri, and Ang Thong. Office of the Suphan Buri Administrative Court 333 Moo 6, Sanam Chai Sub-district, Mueang Suphan Buri District, Suphan Buri 72000 Tel. +66 3543 2333 Inauguration October 1st, 2018
	14. Phuket Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Phuket, Krabi, Phangnga, and Ranong. Office of the Phuket Administrative Court 33/3 Moo 5, Mai Khao Sub-district, Thalang District, Phuket 83110 Tel. +66 7639 7400 Inauguration October 1st, 2018
	15. Yala Administrative Court has jurisdiction throughout the provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Office of the Yala Administrative Court 199 Moo 1, Tha Sap Sub-district, Mueang Yala District, Yala 95000 Tel. +66 7336 2462 Inauguration January 18th, 2019