💡 Quick Summary
POA has 2 main types: General (starting price on request) and Special (starting price on request). Must sign before Notary Public. 1-3 days.
What is a Power of Attorney?
Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document where the Principal appoints an Attorney-in-Fact/Agent to act on their behalf for specified transactions. Under the Civil and Commercial Code, Sections 797-814 on Agency. POA is widely used domestically and internationally, essential when unable to act personally — abroad, ill, elderly, or unable to travel. Thai Notary Law provides all types of POA in Thai, English, and translators in multiple languages.
Types of Power of Attorney
5 main POA types: 1) General POA — broad authority, multiple matters, price on request, ideal for long-term asset management. 2) Special POA — specific matters only, e.g., land sale, price on request, safer with limited scope. 3) Real Estate POA — land/condo/house transactions, price on request, meets Land Department requirements. 4) Banking POA — bank transactions, price on request, accepted by all Thai banks. 5) Court POA — litigation authorization, price on request.
General POA vs Special POA
General POA: broad authority for multiple matters simultaneously, no matter limitations. Ideal for long-term overseas residents. Drawback: risk of misuse. Special POA: specific matters only, e.g., "sell land title #12345 in Bangrak at not less than 5M THB." Expires automatically when completed. Safer. Recommendation: single matter → Special POA. Multiple matters → General POA with clear scope + expiration date.
POA Process with Thai Notary Law
POA process: 1) Initial case assessment — contact via Line @ThaiNotary, phone, email. Attorney recommends POA type. 2) Drafting — bilingual Thai-English, clear scope. 3) Client review — unlimited revisions. 4) Signing — principal signs before Notary with 2 witnesses. 5) Notary certification — stamp, signature, Notarial Certificate. 6) Consular/Apostille — if for overseas use. 7) Delivery — EMS, Grab, or office pickup. Timeline: drafting 1 day, signing+Notary 30 min, Consular/Apostille add 3-7 days.
Documents Required for POA
Required documents: Principal: 1) Original ID card (Thai) or passport (foreigner). 2) House registration copy. 3) Marriage certificate (if applicable — marital property needs spouse consent). Attorney-in-Fact: 1) ID card copy. 2) House registration copy. Supporting documents (by transaction type): Land POA: title deed copy, map, property details. Bank POA: passbook copy, bank name, account number. Company POA: company certificate, director list. Court POA: case number, court name, charges.
POA Pricing — Complete Comparison
POA pricing by type: General: draft+Notary single lang price on request, bilingual price on request. Special: price on request. Real Estate: +Land Dept form price on request. Banking: price on request. Court: price on request. Extras: third language +price on request; Consular/Apostille +price on request; on-site Notary +price on request; same-day express +50%. Discount: 15% for 3+ copies.
Key Legal Aspects of POA
Key legal points: 1) CCC Section 798 — POA for specific acts must be in writing with signature. 2) Section 800 — agent must act within authorized scope. 3) Section 801 — if scope not specified, limited to the specific matter. 4) Section 826 — principal is liable for agent's actions. 5) Revocation — can be revoked anytime unless law provides otherwise. 6) Termination — POA ends when: matter completed, principal revokes, principal dies, expires by date. 7) Notary certification — not legally required but highly recommended as most agencies require it.
Why Choose Thai Notary Law?
Thai Notary Law is Thailand-wide POA specialist: Notarial Services Attorneys; 10,000+ POA experience; correct drafts first time; understand Land Dept, bank, court requirements; translators in multiple languages; 77 provinces; on-site Notary available; transparent pricing; unlimited draft revisions; 2 witnesses provided; handles Consular/Apostille; verifiable job reference on every certificate, individual and corporate clients nationwide.
