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Bangkok Lawyers

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Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a full service law firm in Bangkok that has been a trusted legal partner of the expat community for over 20 years. We have a head office in Bangkok, as well as satellite offices in Chiang Mai and Phuket, where we serve the legal needs of foreign clients from across the globe.

Whether you are a tourist, a digital nomad making frequent stops in Thailand, or an expat settled in the Land of Smiles, Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s multiple teams can provide the legal services you need. We also provide document services, including notarization, translation, and legalization, and employ both a Thai and foreign visa division to provide immigration consulting and visa application assistance.

With decades of experience and countless satisfied clients, Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ensures that your sensitive legal and immigration matters are handled with care and professionalism. If you're looking for a knowledgeable Bangkok lawyer to assist with your case, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to begin a consultation for whatever issues you need an experienced lawyer’s help with, or continue reading to learn more about the services we provide and how to find our law firm in Bangkok.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Services in Bangkok for Foreigners

If you require the services of a law firm or a Thai lawyer for business registration, Thai immigration or divorce, Bangkok is the location of the head offices of the Ministry of Commerce, Department of Justice, Land Office and most other administration of justice and commercial offices in Thailand.

Whether you are seeking a way to stay in Thailand legally, opening a business, buying property, or going through a legal dispute, we can handle it all and more. Our legal teams consist of both local Thai and American lawyers from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as legal advisors from multiple countries, including Norway, Italy, the UK, and more.

As a premier law firm in Bangkok dealing with various legal services, we have licensed Thailand lawyers both Thai and foreign and we are experienced in working with and through the government offices in Bangkok. Our lawyers are also licensed to practice throughout Thailand and much of the Western world as we have lawyers and offices in all the important provinces in Thailand outside of Bangkok.

Here is a summary of the major legal services we provide for both local Thais and foreigners in Thailand.

Notary Public Services in Thailand

Technically, there are no notaries public in Thailand, as the country is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵization of Foreign Public Documents. However, this same function is carried out in Thailand by Notarial Services Attorneys (NSAs), who undergo a strict certification process.

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ employs several NSAs to provide Notary Public services in Thailand, carried out at each of our offices across the country. Our notaries can provide these services to:

• Certify the identity of parties to an agreement
• Verify the authenticity of signatures on a document
• Attest to and certify certain classes of documents
• Certify government-issued legal documents
• Facilitate and verify oaths and affirmations
• Bear witness to the signing of parties to a document
• And more

Note that notarizations in Thailand are accepted nationwide, but to be valid outside the country, the document may first need to be legalized, which is a service Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ also provides.

Thai-English Translations and Document Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵization

Documents originating from outside Thailand that are to be used for official purposes in the country typically must first be translated into Thai and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Conversely, Thai documents, even if they are notarized, must be translated and legalized before they are acceptable by foreign institutions.

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s translators are entrusted by the Thai government to translate official documents, so we are able to provide swift and accurate translations from English to Thai and vice versa. We also handle the submission of documents to the MFA for legalization so that our clients can have all their document needs met with just a single trip to our law firm’s Bangkok office.

Thailand Real Estate Attorney and Property Law Services

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s dedicated Thailand Real Estate Attorneys help foreigners buy property in Thailand by streamlining the process and protecting our clients from fraud. Our services cover due diligence, title searches, and other tasks vital to the real estate process in Thailand.

We also draft and review both lease and purchase agreements, ensuring our clients’ interests and investments are protected. Our team is also able to provide expert and efficient representation and litigation services in the event of a property dispute.

Contact us if you are planning on:

• Buying a condo in Thailand
• Leasing Thai real estate
• Purchasing Thai land
• Buying a villa
• Utilizing escrow services for a Thai real estate transaction

Thai Family Lawyer

As one of the best law firms in Bangkok, Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ International has a team of Family lawyers who can assist Thai and foreign nationals who need representation. Our services run the full gamut of family legal issues, including:

• Marriage registration in Thailand
• Divorce in Thailand, both contested and uncontested
• Thai Prenuptial Agreements
• Child custody and support
• And more

Our team’s goal is a swift and favorable outcome for you and your family, and we’ll employ all of our considerable knowledge and decades of experience to minimize your time and money costs. But if there is no other option left, we will doggedly fight for your family in court to secure their future.

Civil Lawsuits and Criminal Defense

If you are involved in a civil lawsuit as either plaintiff or defendant, our expert litigation team provides efficient representation. With a focus on saving you time and money by finding the most expedient and beneficial solution possible, we always work hard to prevent a long and costly court battle for you. If the courtroom is unavoidable, however, we will fight doggedly for your ideal outcome.

Similarly, if you have been accused of a crime in Thailand, our criminal defense team will protect your rights and freedom by working with both law enforcement and the courts to find the best possible resolution. Our bilingual lawyers have experience specifically with defending foreigners in Thailand, so you can rest assured your future is in trusted and reliable hands.

Our litigation team’s services include:

• Civil Lawsuits
• Labor Disputes
• Commercial Disputes
• Criminal Defense

Corporate/Commercial Law and Business Registration Services

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s corporate law team assists our litigation team in commercial disputes, but they also specialize in assisting foreign entrepreneurs with Company Registration in Thailand. We have experience with all the different kinds of corporate structures in Thailand, and are well-versed in the application processes for acquiring promotion and US-Thai Treaty of Amity status.

Our guidance has helped foreigners open businesses in a wide range of industries and Thailand, and our expert services have ensured the best possible chances for profitability and minimal legal issues.

Visa Services in Bangkok

In addition to multiple expert legal teams, Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ also employs several experienced visa consulting teams. We assist clients from across the globe and here in Thailand with finding the right immigration solutions for their needs, whether that be visitor visas for tourists on vacation or long-term resident visas for expats hoping to build a life in Thailand. We’ve assisted with thousands of Thai, US, UK, Schengen, Australian, Canadian, Thai Elite Visa, Thai retirement visa, and many other kinds of visas.

Our visa services ensure the swiftest and smoothest visa application possible for our clients with maximum chances of approval and minimum risk of delays or other immigration issues. From advising on the best solutions for their needs to preparing their paperwork to helping them acquire the physical visa, our teams stick with each client throughout the whole process to ensure satisfaction.

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s dedicated visa teams include:

• Thai Visa Team
• Foreign Visa Team
• US Visa Team
• LTR Visa Team
• Thailand Privilege Visa Team

Tax Consulting Services for Foreigners and Businesses in Thailand

Part of our corporate law team includes both local and international tax experts. We provide consulting for both individual income tax returns and corporate tax matters, and are knowledgeable on both Thai tax law and international tax regulations.

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s tax consultants ensure our clients fully understand the tax regulations that apply to them so that they aren’t blindsided by penalties they didn’t even know existed. We also advise on available credits and deductions so that each of our clients can legally minimize their tax burden and keep as much of their hard-earned money as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our team of notary lawyers is licensed lawyers practicing in Thailand and also licensed to provide notarial services by Lawyers Council of Thailand. They could notarize a document or authentication of signatures or documents, and the witnessing of affidavits or statements of persons under oath.

The easiest Thai legal entity would be the Thai Limited Company or a Private Thai Limited Company, to be exact. Thailand has a lot of foreign investment restrictions. The Private Thai Limited Company is flexible because it allows for 51% Thai ownership, while still allowing foreign investors to take part in the management of the company. According to Section 1096 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, a limited company requires a minimum of 3 shareholders (promoters) and shares are privately owned. The personal liability of the shareholders is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. As mentioned, the Thai limited company also allows separation between the owners and management.

Any foreigner who has legally entered into Thailand may have freehold ownership over a condominium unit. However, condominium units owned by a foreigner shall not exceed 49% of the total space of the condominium project. Other restrictions are applicable. A non-Thai owner of a freehold condominium unit may also transfer property to other foreigners. If you wish to buy a condominium in Bangkok, there are certain points of which you should be aware such as the amount of monthly maintenance fees and charges, the amount of sinking funds, and verify that the total of foreign-owned units is no more than 49%.

In order for you to get married in Bangkok, firstly, you need to obtain the marriage affirmation and certified copy of passport at your embassy or consulate in Bangkok. These documents will then be translated into Thai by our qualified translator and submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for legalization. The legalized documents will be submitted to the district office together with your Thai girlfriend's copy ID card, household registration, and name change certificate. At the district office, you will be accompanied by our staff members who will also act as interpreters and witnesses.

The uncontested divorce in Thailand is a consensual divorce or an administrative divorce registration at a government office. If you and your spouse previously registered your marriage at a local district office in Thailand, you may register for uncontested Thailand divorce. An uncontested divorce at the local district office is a divorce registration process and no judge or court is involved. Normally this divorce registration process requires that you and your spouse have no disagreements over child custody or property. If one or both spouse does not agree to the terms of the divorce, the divorce is referred to as a contested divorce. Contested divorces are handled in the Thai Courts rather than through an administrative procedure at the District Office. Rather than a divorce registration, a court orders a divorce agreement.

Finding Our Law Firm in Bangkok

Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s main office is in Bangkok, conveniently located on Sukhumvit Road just outside BTS Nana station, exit #2. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we are closed on weekends and public holidays. We accept walk-ins for all legal and visa matters, but to ensure swift service, we recommend making an appointment first by contacting us.

Address: 18th Floor Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place
142 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok Thailand 10110

Service Areas

Bangkok: Bang Bon 10150, Bang Kapi 10240, Bang Khae 10160, Bang Khen 10220, Bang Kho Laem 10120, Bang Khun Thian 10150, Bang Na 10260, Bang Phlat 10700, Bang Rak 10500, Bang Sue 10800, Bangkok Noi 10700, Bangkok Yai 10600, Bueng Kum 10240, Chatuchak 10900, Chom Thong 10150, Din Daeng 10400, Don Mueang 10210, Dusit 10300, Huai Khwang 10310, Khan Na Yao 10230, Khlong Sam Wa 10510, Khlong San 10600, Khlong Toei 10110, Lak Si 10210, Lat Krabang 10520, Lat Phrao 10230, Min Buri 10510, Nong Chok 10530, Nong Khaem 10160, Pathum Wan 10330, Phasi Charoen 10160, Phaya Thai 10400, Phra Khanong 10260, Phra Nakhon 10200, Pom Prap Sattru Phai 10100, Prawet 10250, Rat Burana 10140, Ratchathewi 10400, Sai Mai 10220, Samphanthawong 10110, Saphan Sung 10240, Sathon 10120, Suan Luang 10250, Taling Chan 10170, Thawi Watthana 10170, Thon Buri 10600, Thung Khru 10140, Wang Thonglang 10310, Watthana 10110, Yannawa 10120

Other Provinces: Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Siam Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Bangkok