开庭 (kāi tíng): เพื่อเริ่มการพิจารณาคดี (ตุลาการ)

This high-profile fraud case will go to trial next Monday at 9 a.m.

Because the defendant suddenly provided new evidence, the judge decided to postpone the court session.

On the day the trial opened, the courtroom was packed with reporters and citizens observing.

The lawyer reminded him to stay calm during the trial and answer the judge's questions truthfully.