Law students and legal professionals studying Thai criminal law, particularly offenses related to public order and assembly.
This is the first lecture of the criminal law course, covering articles 209-287 and petty offenses. The lecture will be held in the evening.
The evening lecture format has been adjusted. This first session will be two consecutive 50-minute periods, from 5:00 PM to 6:40 PM without a break.
The course will cover offenses against public peace, offenses endangering the public, forgery, sexual offenses, and petty offenses, following the legal order.
Lectures will be based on Supreme Court rulings, which interpret legal provisions and serve as practical guidance for legal cases and arguments.
The first topic is offenses against public peace, specifically focusing on 'Ang Yi' (secret societies), 'Song Jone' (gangs), and public disturbance.
Public peace is crucial for societal progress. Laws prohibit group activities that threaten public order and safety, distinguishing them from lawful associations.
Supreme Court rulings, like 16640/2555, emphasize that offenses like 'Song Jone' are established to maintain social order and public safety.
Offenses like 'Ang Yi' (2+ people), 'Song Jone' (5+ people), and public disturbance (10+ people) differ in the number of participants required.