06/07/2026
I am going to court* tomorrow (July 7, 2026) for the witness hearing, where I will be testifying. 👩⚖️ It will be my first time testifying on the stand in Thailand.
I did go to court a few times back in 2011 in Vancouver, but that was as an interpreter (not a certified one, though), not as a witness.
I am now spiritual, but I have chosen to take the Christian oath because Christianity was my faith before I became spiritual. This is also because there’s no oath in Thai specifically for spirituality.
I was hoping to take the English version because it feels the closest to my current beliefs, but as a Thai citizen, I understand that might not be an option.
The English version reads:
“The evidence that I shall give to the court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help me God.”
*I am the plaintiff in a civil case involving an unpaid debt of 103,992 Thai baht (plus interest 5% per year).
✅ โจทก์ jòot = plaintiff
✅ ๗ = Thai number for 7
✅ กรกฎาคม gà~rá-gà~daa-kom = July
✅ ๒๕๖๙ = Thai number for 2569
Before I decided to file the lawsuit, I made peace with the situation. I told myself that if I got the money back, great. If not, I would accept it, let go of the outcome, and move on.
MY DAD always taught me to do my best and do what needs to be done, then let go of the result. That way, we don’t become so attached to the outcome or carry unnecessary stress. But the key is that you have to do your best first. ☺️
He also told me since I was little how important it is to have a good understanding of the law. I took his advice to heart. While I’m not a lawyer, I have a good understanding of both Canadian and Thai labour law.
I will share more about the oath I am taking later this week. It’s interesting that the Christian one is not much different from the Buddhist one. 😄