Establishment of the PCCP :
The PCCP, which is under the supervision of the Department of Civil Rights Protection and Legal Aid (CPLA), was established by the Order of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) No. 251/2548 dated 2 June 2548.

Rationale and Necessity :
One of the main functions of the OAG is to protect civil rights, liberties and public interest including providing legal aid and advice to people according to the Ministerial Regulation for Organization of the Office of the Attorney General 2546 B.E. (2003) Article 3 (24). Nowadays, there are  a number of Thai people living and working abroad. Many of them are laborers working in construction and as housemaids. Some are restaurant owners and some are married to foreigners.
Some of them have faced legal problems, for example, the problem of legal acts and contracts signed with labor agents, the problem of family rights after getting married to foreigners, problems with employers while working abroad, and particularly the problem of being prosecuted abroad.

Sometimes foreign travelers and foreigners who live in Thailand encounter legal problems and need legal advice. As Thailand is committed under international rules and conventions on civil rights, the OAG has the duty to protect the rights and interests of the Thai people both in Thailand and abroad.
With concern to these crucial problems, the Attorney General has accordingly issued the above-mentioned Order to set up the PCCP.

Authorities and Functions :
Providing legal knowledge, answering inquiries and providing legal advice to Thai nationals abroad in the form of law clinics in many foreign countries where a number of Thai nationals are residents.
Answering questions in relation to laws via the internet to Thai nationals abroad, as well as to foreigners residing in Thailand.
Acting as a law clinic in Thailand where foreigners are able to walk in and ask for legal advice.

Cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing legal assistance to Thai nationals being prosecuted in foreign jurisdiction.
Protecting the rights of the Thai nationals, both residing in Thailand and foreign countries, as well as protecting the rights of foreigners residing in Thailand in accordance with International Human Rights Law.
 
Ways and means to get assistance :
Send  an e-mail with questions to   pccp@mail.ago.go.th or to get further information, log into our website at www.ago.go.th and the clicking on “Foreigners Corner” for foreigners, send a letter with questions or any legal advice needed by post to us at the address shown below, stop by and meet with public prosecutors in person to get legal advice, or call  Tel. 662-541-2770 ext. 1209.

Address of the Center :
Prosecutor Center for International Civil Rights Protection (PCCP) is situated at the Department of Civil Rights Protection and Legal Aid on the 2nd floor of the Office of the Attorney General, Rachadapisek Road, Ladyo Sub-district, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900 THAILAND

Website: http://www.ago.go.th/slac/intro.html