Cross-Border Extradition Authority And Mutual Legal Assistance Requests
The Office of the Attorney General plays a significant role in criminal matters, specifically relating to cross-border extradition and mutual legal assistance. Regarding cross-border extradition, the Office of the Attorney General has the authority to issue an order for the extradition of a person by forwarding an individual to the requesting state. Furthermore, the Office of the Attorney General receives arrest warrants issued by other countries and brings individuals back to Thailand. Additionally, the Office of the Attorney General holds a key role within the National Committee for Extradition, which is responsible for negotiating extradition treaties with other countries. Currently, Thailand has extradition treaties with 10 countries: Belgium, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United States, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Laos, Korea, China, and .