I The Understanding of “Mediation” in Thailand – A Court-Annexed Mediation – B Out-of-Court Mediation – Requirements and Standing of Mediators – a) Qualifications – b) Prohibitions – c) Duties and Powers of a Mediator – d) Mediator’s Protection – e) Ethical Standards – Disputes Eligible for Mediation – a) Civil Disputes – b) Criminal Disputes – Results of Mediation – a) Successful Mediation – b) Unsuccessful Mediation – Enforcement of Settlement Agreement – II The Popularity of Mediation in Thailand as a Dispute Resolution Process and the Obstacles to Parties Adopting Mediation as a Means to Resolve Their Disputes – III The Prevalence of International Mediation in Thailand – IV Foreseeable Developments in Mediation in the Near Future within Thailand – References.