KING'S PARDON - Sample Cover Letter
REMEMBER : ALL THIS PART OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO ROYAL THAI !!!

( begin with the proper salutation ) H. M. Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand The Grand Palace Na Phra Lan Road Bangkok 10200, Thailand Your Majesty : ( tell about yourself ) My name is _______________ case number ________. I am a Citizen of the nation of ____ and inmate of _____ prison Building number____. ( tell him why you are in this prison ) I am in prison because .......... ( a short description of your troubles ). ( try to tell the King .. the important things .. in less than a page ). ( be very careful when describing your ideas about the Thai justice system: arrest, testimony, lawyers, judges, prison conditions ) ( tell him about the verdict ) The verdict of the First Court , .. verdict of the Second Court ... Final Court ... ( attach a summary of the Final Court Decision ! ) A copy of my proceedings are attached. ( tell him WHY you deserve a pardon ) Here are some reasons why that I am qualified for a pardon at this time. 1) I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON !!!! (( THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO SAY )) (Say it clearly .. "I am a better person and will never do it again"! ( say something about why they should beleive you !!! ) 2) I have good / excellent behavior ... etc ... 3) These are some useful things that I learned in prison (give definite examples): .. religion, a trade, language skills, humility .. 4) I will leave Thailand if granted the pardon. (the embassy and my family guarantee my transit out of the country). 5) I have a job offer from ______ I will begin this job when I return. (list any job offers or education plans .. attach copies to your application) See the offer from _______ company/school attached. (closing salutation) Thank you .... Sincerely. ... signed name ... ++ the DATE Addresses Procedure --back to the home page