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Introduction to Thai Courts & Basic Legal Terms

Learn fundamental vocabulary for understanding the Thai legal system and court proceedings.

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ศาล sǎan — Court
ผู้พิพากษา pôo pí-pâak-sǎa — Judge
ทนายความ tá-naai kwaam — Lawyer
คดี ká-dee — Case / Lawsuit
โจทก์ jôht — Plaintiff
จำเลย jam-leuy — Defendant

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