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THAIBK
Legal Partner
Why We Chose Lawyers for Expats Thailand
Trust matters more than promises. Every partner, service and recommendation featured on THAIBK is assessed against the same standards we would expect for ourselves and our families in Thailand.
Lawyers for Expats Thailand is our chosen legal partner because they share those values. Professional expertise matters, but so does integrity, transparency and putting clients first. Their approach reflects the principles that guide THAIBK and the standards our community deserves.
Why Expats Choose Them
Most expats discover legal problems too late — after signing a contract, after a relationship breaks down, after trusting someone they shouldn't have. Lawyers for Expats Thailand exists to get there first: a firm that speaks your language, understands your situation, and acts before things go wrong.
The firm was recently recognised by Thailand's Department of Business Development — the DBD Award, one of the country's most prestigious legal honours — for outstanding commitment to client care. It is the kind of recognition that only comes from consistently doing the right thing, for the right people, the right way.
Eight locations. Bilingual throughout. Independent representation, always. Brian Ramsden leads the client relationship from the English-speaking side. Pook Kanokpich, Managing Director and qualified barrister, leads the legal work. Together, the team covers everything from visa applications to property due diligence, wills, business formation, family law, and criminal defence.
No translation gap. Bilingual throughout
DBD Award recipient — Thailand's most prestigious legal honour
Acts for the client, not developers or agents
First consultation available by phone or WhatsApp
Eight locations across Thailand
฿9,000,000 — Lost overnight
One expat bought a villa from a friend. The friend had no legal right to sell it.
He lost everything in a single night. No recourse. No warning. No independent legal review before he signed. The cost of proper advice before that transaction was a fraction of what he lost.
Speak with a lawyer now"From the first introduction, Lawyers for Expats Thailand will demonstrate professionalism and understanding of your needs."
— lawyersforexpatsthailand.com
Where Most Expats Need Us
Setting up a business in Thailand as a foreigner is not straightforward. Foreign Business Licences, majority Thai shareholding rules, and work permit requirements all have to be navigated correctly from day one. The firm handles company formation, ongoing compliance, employment contracts, and IP protection — so your business is built on solid legal ground.
Managing Director & Lead Barrister
Kanokpich Ukritdutsadee (Pook)
Managing Director & Lead Barrister
Kanokpich Ukritdutsadee (Pook)
Property Specialist · Attorney at Law
Sarinya Nachai
Foreign property ownership in Thailand is complex, and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious. The firm advises on leasehold arrangements, villa purchases, due diligence for off-plan and resale, land title verification, and structuring ownership to protect your position long-term.
Property Specialist
Sarinya Nachai
Visa changes, extensions, LTR applications, retirement extensions, and bringing family members to Thailand. The rules change regularly and the consequences of getting them wrong are severe: overstays, blacklisting, cancellation. The firm keeps its immigration advice current and practical.
Translation · Interpreter · Visa & Work Permit Division
Sudarat Kurana
Visa & Immigration · Translator
Sudarat Kurana
Full Service Coverage
Family Law
Prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, divorce settlements, and matrimonial property disputes. Sensitive, bilingual advice for families living between two legal systems.
Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce Settlements
Child Custody
Matrimonial Property
Estate
Home-country wills are slow and uncertain in Thai courts. A local Thai will for Thai assets is essential, and far simpler than people expect.
Includes
Thai wills · Inheritance planning · Executor appointment
Corporate
General corporate matters handled for clients of all sizes, from sole traders to multi-entity structures operating across Thailand.
Criminal
Criminal defence and prosecution representation. The Thai criminal system operates very differently to Western systems. Having a bilingual lawyer who understands both is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
100%
Independent Representation
The firm acts for you alone, never for the counterparty, developer, or agent in your transaction.
Coverage
Whether you are based in Bangkok or Koh Phangan, the same bilingual legal team, the same level of service.
Get in Touch
WhatsApp and Line consultations available alongside traditional office appointments. Straightforward advice wherever you are.
Lawyer for Expat
(Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Registered Office
88/168 Moo 3 Soi Pattaya1
Naimueang Subdistrict
Mueang Khon Kaen 40000
Thailand
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THAIBK Legal Partner Profile 2026. This page does not constitute legal advice. Contact details sourced from lawyersforexpatsthailand.com.