How long does this service take?

Standard turnaround is 3–7 business days depending on destination authorities and document volume. Same-day (24-hour) rush service is available with a surcharge and pre-confirmation of authority queue status. The team pushes status updates at every step via email and LINE for full transparency.

What is included in the fee?

The published 2027 pricing covers the primary workflow (translation, notarization, MFA consular and embassy where applicable), domestic EMS shipping, statutory stamp duty, and a 30-minute pre-engagement consultation. International courier and destination-embassy premium fees are quoted separately.

What form must the source document take?

Originals must be official records issued by government agencies or registered legal entities. Foreign-issued documents must be Apostilled or attested at the Thai embassy in the country of origin before being brought into Thailand. We pre-screen every intake to reduce risk of downstream rejection.

Can documents be shipped by mail?

Yes, both EMS post and Bangkok-metro messenger pickup/dropoff are supported. Out-of-province clients can send originals to our Asok office (Watthana, Bangkok) together with an ID copy and the auto-generated work order the system emails after order confirmation.

What happens if the destination rejects the document?

Under our Consumer Protection Policy we remedy and resubmit at no primary-fee cost when the fault is ours. For destination-side rule changes outside our control, the team coordinates the remediation and charges only at-cost pass-through fees for the repeat submission.

What are the team's credentials?

All notarial-signature attorneys hold licenses from the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage. Translators are certified by NAATI Australia and/or registered with the Thai Ministry of Justice. Individual license numbers and profiles are auditable in the Credentials Portal.

Legal Consultation & Litigation

Contracts, wills, property, litigation — TH/EN bilingual

Our team owns your Legal Consultation & Litigation case from intake to final acceptance. Contracts, wills, property, litigation — TH/EN bilingual We have seen enough edge cases to know what really breaks a file. If the receiving office requests changes, we absorb it under a written SLA.

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Sub-services in this pillar

Contract Drafting & Review

ร่างและตรวจสัญญาธุรกิจ

Wills & Estate Planning

พินัยกรรม / จัดการมรดก

Property Conveyancing

กฎหมายอสังหาริมทรัพย์

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

ทนายว่าความและระงับข้อพิพาท

Pain points we routinely see

Downloaded template contracts get thrown out in Thai court
A DIY will fails the witness rule — the estate turns into a 5-year dispute
Foreigner buys a condo; the "title" is a lease, not freehold
Employment contract has no IP clause; a departing staff member takes work to a competitor
Clients cannot tell in advance whether fees are hourly or fixed, so budgets drift
Not sure whether to litigate, arbitrate or mediate a Thai dispute

How we are different

Flat-fee by matter type

Standard contracts, wills, and land transfers are flat-fee — never hourly

Practising litigators, not just advisors

Our team appears in criminal, civil, labour and administrative courts every week — not paper-only counsel

Native-level bilingual

Contracts and court documents are issued in parallel TH/EN versions, usable domestically and abroad

Case pre-assessment

We decline weak cases and steer clients to mediation — we do not take work just to bill hours

Integrated Notary / Apostille

Contracts we draft can be notarised and apostilled in the same week

Retainer hotline

Retainer clients get a reply within 4 business hours — no waiting until next week

How it works

Step 1
45-minute initial consultation
Understand the issue and deliver a preliminary opinion and plan (credited if you engage)
Step 2
Written fee proposal
Flat-fee per matter or monthly retainer, with a clear timeline
Step 3
Draft / review documents
First draft within 5 business days; two rounds of client comments
Step 4
Regulatory / court action
File suit, register, or transfer title as agreed — biweekly status reports
Step 5
Close-out & archive
Originals delivered with an executive summary plus digital backup to your cloud
Step 6
Long-term follow-up
Long-term instruments are calendar-tracked; you never miss a renewal

Compare your options

Dimension	DIY	With us	Generic vendor
Cost predictability	Unclear, penalties later	Flat-fee, written up front	Hourly, ballooning
Response time	Nobody	<4h (retainer)	1–3 business days
TH/EN contracts	Separate translation fee	Always paired	TH only
Win rate	Low / unknown	high of accepted cases	High only because they accept all

From our head of Legal
Our hardest cases are almost always "fixing an old document that never expires" — self-written wills, sale contracts without governing law, MOUs without a forum clause. Prevention at drafting saves many multiples of later litigation cost.

Getting the most out of a first legal consultation

A dated timeline

List key events with dates, parties and amounts. It lets counsel assess limitation periods and evidence quickly — some Thai limitation periods are as short as one or two years.

Documents to bring

Contracts, receipts, chat messages, emails, demand letters and any court summons. Foreign-language documents used in a Thai court need a certified Thai translation.

Options outside court

Many disputes settle through negotiation, a formal notice, or court-annexed and public-prosecutor mediation. Your lawyer should compare cost, time and risk of each route before recommending litigation.

Checking that a lawyer is licensed

Every practising lawyer in Thailand holds a licence issued by the Lawyers Council of Thailand, and the council publishes a search tool for licence numbers. Ask for the licence number of the lawyer who will actually handle your matter, not only the firm name, and confirm it before signing an engagement letter or a power of attorney.

Language of documents and hearings

Thai is the language of Thai courts. Contracts drafted in English are enforceable, but if a dispute reaches court every relevant page must be translated into Thai, and the translation becomes part of the record. Drafting bilingual contracts from the start, with a clause stating which version prevails, avoids costly arguments about wording later.

Working with counsel when you live abroad

Much of a Thai case can be run remotely. A power of attorney signed abroad usually needs notarisation and legalisation (or an Apostille once in force for both countries) before a Thai court or office will accept it. Agree in writing how you will receive updates, who approves settlement offers, and which hearings genuinely require your personal attendance. Keep original documents safe and send certified copies unless the court asks for the originals.

Understanding the fee basis

Ask whether work is billed per stage, per hour or as a fixed scope, and what counts as an extra — court fees, translation, travel and expert reports are often separate. A written engagement letter avoids misunderstandings later.

Check with the official authorities

Government requirements and fees change. Check the latest notices from these authorities before you file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for Legal Consultation & Litigation?

Pricing begins at the entries in the rate table above, based on our 2025 confirmed rate card. All fees are quoted in writing before work starts.

How long does Legal Consultation & Litigation normally take?

Turnaround depends on the specific sub-service. Most requests complete within 1–10 business days; a 24–48h express option is available.

Do you cover the whole country?

Yes — our Bangkok team plus liaison agents in all 76 provinces cover the whole country, including a door-to-door document pickup option.

Can this combine with other services?

Absolutely — every category on this site interoperates as a package: translation + notary + MFA + embassy + courier, all under one work order.

Do you handle cases fully in English?

Yes — native English case handlers, plus 40+ additional languages through our in-house interpreters and translators.

How do I book?

Message LINE @THAINOTARY or call 094-895-8999 for a written quote during business hours.

How does a case assessment start?

Send a short summary and key documents by LINE or email; we confirm scope and fees in writing before any work begins

Do you handle cases nationwide?

Yes — a network of counsel in every province, plus international arbitration matters

Can foreigners buy land in Thailand?

Not the title, except via BOI or a 1-rai inheritance route. Condos: yes up to 49%; long lease: 30+30 years

How do cross-border wills work?

We prepare two parallel wills (Thailand + destination country) and coordinate with local solicitors so both are enforceable

Frequently paired services

Global & Sworn Translation Services Notarization, Apostille & Embassy Legalization Professional Interpreter Services Police Clearance & Background Checks Visa, Work Permit & Immigration Services Family, Marriage & Pension Services Corporate, BOI & Licensing Accounting, Tax & Payroll

Why clients choose Thai Notary Law & Service

Our firm delivers end-to-end international document services covering 195 countries and every Thai province. The team combines notarial-signature attorneys licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand (Royal Patronage), NAATI-Professional translators, and consular liaisons with direct working relationships at the MFA Consular Department, Ministry of Justice, Royal Thai Police, and embassies and consulates in Thailand in Bangkok. Workflow standards align with ISO 17100 (Translation Services) and Google's E-E-A-T guidance, with two internal review passes before every delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this service take?: Standard turnaround is 3–7 business days depending on destination authorities and document volume. Same-day (24-hour) rush service is available with a surcharge and pre-confirmation of authority queue status. The team pushes status updates at every step via email and LINE for full transparency.
What is included in the fee?: The published 2027 pricing covers the primary workflow (translation, notarization, MFA consular and embassy where applicable), domestic EMS shipping, statutory stamp duty, and a 30-minute pre-engagement consultation. International courier and destination-embassy premium fees are quoted separately.
What form must the source document take?: Originals must be official records issued by government agencies or registered legal entities. Foreign-issued documents must be Apostilled or attested at the Thai embassy in the country of origin before being brought into Thailand. We pre-screen every intake to reduce risk of downstream rejection.
Can documents be shipped by mail?: Yes, both EMS post and Bangkok-metro messenger pickup/dropoff are supported. Out-of-province clients can send originals to our Asok office (Watthana, Bangkok) together with an ID copy and the auto-generated work order the system emails after order confirmation.
What happens if the destination rejects the document?: Under our Consumer Protection Policy we remedy and resubmit at no primary-fee cost when the fault is ours. For destination-side rule changes outside our control, the team coordinates the remediation and charges only at-cost pass-through fees for the repeat submission.
What are the team's credentials?: All notarial-signature attorneys hold licenses from the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage. Translators are certified by NAATI Australia and/or registered with the Thai Ministry of Justice. Individual license numbers and profiles are auditable in the Credentials Portal.