English-speaking lawyers in Thailand

Retirees, digital nomads, long-stay tourists and foreign entrepreneurs make up a big part of Thailand's international population. English-speaking lawyers in Thailand help them through rules that limit what foreigners can own and do.

Usual work includes long-term visas and work permits, condominium purchases and long leases (since foreigners generally cannot own land), company setup under the Foreign Business Act, marriage and prenuptial agreements, divorce and child custody, and criminal or traffic cases after an arrest. Thai lawyers must hold a licence from the Lawyers Council of Thailand, which you can ask to see. Courts work in Thai, so contracts and foreign documents need certified translation, and the court can appoint an interpreter.

Fees are typically fixed per matter. Be wary of anyone who pressures you to sign fast. English-speaking lawyers in Thailand are common in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. Choose English-speaking lawyers in Thailand who give you a written scope of work. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.