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Yes. Thailand and the United States maintain a bilateral extradition treaty signed on 14 December 1983 and in force since 1991. This treaty provides a formal legal framework for the surrender of individuals accused or convicted of extraditable offences, including financial fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and corruption.
Under the treaty, the requesting party (the United States) must submit a formal extradition request through diplomatic channels to Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The request is subsequently reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office and the Thai courts. The individual concerned has the right to contest the extradition before a Thai court, challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented, and raise defences such as double jeopardy, the political offence exception, or human rights concerns.
Thailand has surrendered individuals to the United States in high-profile cases involving narcotics, arms trafficking, and financial crime. US authorities, including the DOJ, FBI, and DEA, regularly coordinate with Thai counterparts through INTERPOL’s Bangkok National Central Bureau and direct law enforcement channels.
If you are located in Thailand and facing a US extradition request or an INTERPOL Red Notice linked to US proceedings, immediate legal counsel is essential. Our extradition lawyers in Thailand can assess your position and advise on available defences. You may also use our Request to Access service to review your INTERPOL status confidentially.
