The public will be able to access copies of rulings by the courts of first instance within seven days of the verdicts delivered according to a new regulation set by the Supreme Court as part of judicial administrative reform.
Suriyan Hongwilai, spokesman of the courts of justice, said the new rule scheduled to take effect next month is for the public benefit and is part of broader efforts to streamline court procedures.
While it will provide convenience to the public and law enforcement authorities who need court records, it is part of a move to make judicial proceedings more timely, he said.
Moreover, the regulation is in compliance with the best practices of the World Bank on case management. It is also likely to reflect the country's standing in the World Bank's "Doing Business" report, which looks into regulations that enhance business activity.
The regulation, laid down by Supreme Court president Cheep Jullamon on Wednesday, is due to take effect on April 12, according to Sarawut Benjakul, secretary-general of the Office of the Judiciary.
After handing down a ruling, the presiding judge must send the ruling to court officials so the parties involved, or the public, can retrieve the document within seven days of the ruling.
