A Second-Generation Thai Boutique Law Firm
Law Firm in Phuket, Thailand for Business, Immigration, Property, Family and Dispute Matters
Company registration, contracts, work permits and visas, property and construction, employment, family and succession, litigation and notarial services — handled in Thai, English and Chinese.
Two Generations. One Commitment.
Four decades of courtroom experience, combined with a modern and practical approach to legal service.
40 years of practice
Civil, criminal, commercial and labour matters, at first instance and on appeal.
A practice passed down
Founding experience and second-generation corporate practice in the same room.
The lawyer handles your file
No layers of associates. The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who acts.
Thai and international clients
Advice given in the client’s language, without a translation layer.
Our office is in Kathu, Phuket, and we act for clients across Thailand — in Thai, English and Chinese.
Expertise
Explore our expertise
Corporate & Business Advisory
Business structuring, governance, joint ventures, M&A, regulatory compliance and licensing.
Learn more 02Employment Law & HR Compliance
Employment contracts, workplace rules, termination, severance, HR training and labour disputes.
Learn more 03Family & Succession
Marriage and divorce, children, wills, estate administration and cross-border family matters.
Learn more 04Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Civil, criminal, commercial and labour disputes, debt recovery, mediation and court representation.
Learn more 05Contracts & Commercial Agreements
Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial, corporate and consumer-facing agreements.
Learn more 06Company Registration
Incorporation, amendments, director and shareholder changes, branches and dissolution.
Learn more 07Immigration, Visa & Work Permit
Work permits, business, retirement and family visas, and extensions of stay.
Learn more 08Real Estate & Construction
Transactions, leases, due diligence, construction contracts and disputes.
Learn more 09Notarial Services
Signature certification, certified copies, affidavits, authentication and powers of attorney.
Learn moreBusiness & Corporate
Structure, Contracts and Registration — Set Up Right From the Start
Choosing the structure, putting the agreements in writing and registering the company are one piece of work, not three. We advise on the first, draft the second and file the third — in Thai, English and Chinese.
People & Private Clients
Employment, Family and Immigration — the People Side of the Law
For employers and HR teams, Thai and international families, and foreigners living and working in Thailand — with advice given directly by the lawyer who acts.
Property, Disputes & Documents
Property, Disputes and Documents — Seen Through to the End
From due diligence before a transfer, to a dispute that has to be fought or enforced, to the certified document a foreign authority demands — handled by the same two lawyers, at first instance and on appeal.
Who we help
Two kinds of client, one way of working
For Businesses
SMEs
Owner-managed businesses that need legal support sized to the decision, not to a billing target.
Employers
Businesses whose main legal exposure sits in their employment documents and termination practice.
HR Departments
HR teams who need a second opinion before issuing a warning, restructuring, or dismissing.
Hotels & Hospitality
Operators managing shift workforces, service charge arrangements, licensing and guest incidents.
Restaurants & Service Businesses
Multi-site operators dealing with leases, permits, staff turnover and supplier agreements.
Foreign Investors & Founders
People setting up in Thailand who need the structure, the registration and the work permit to line up with each other.
Developers, Landlords & Contractors
Property and construction businesses that need contracts, due diligence and, when it comes to it, a dispute handled.
Foreign-Owned Companies
Groups applying international policies in Thailand, where a direct translation is rarely enough.
For Individuals & Families
Thai Clients
Family, property, employment and dispute matters handled in Thai, with plain explanations of each step.
Foreign Clients in Thailand
Residents and visitors who need the Thai system explained in English before decisions are made.
Thai–Foreign Couples
Marriage, property, divorce and children across two legal systems at once.
Unmarried Parents
Legitimation, paternity and support where no marriage was registered.
Parents Seeking Custody or Visitation
Contested and agreed arrangements, including where one parent lives abroad.
Visa & Work Permit Applicants
People applying to work, retire or stay with family in Thailand, and employers applying on their behalf.
Property Buyers & Owners
Buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants who want the title, the contract and the transfer checked before the money moves.
Clients Needing Documents Certified
People who need a signature, a copy or a power of attorney certified for use abroad or by a Thai authority.
Individuals Facing Litigation
Anyone who has received a summons, a demand letter or a police notice and needs advice quickly.
Our Lawyers
Two generations, one practice
Founding Partner
Chanin Taongern
40+ years of courtroom and advisory experience
Partner
Pongsanan Taongern
Modern legal practice, business advisory and international client support
Insights
Questions clients ask most
Can a foreign father obtain custody in Thailand?
Being named on the birth certificate is not the same as being the legal father. What an unmarried foreign father has to establish first, and what follows.
How to legally terminate an employee in Thailand
Most dismissal cases are decided by documents created months before the dismissal. What has to exist on file, and in what order.
What a Thai shareholder agreement should cover
The company’s articles are public and limited. The terms that decide what happens when partners disagree belong somewhere else — and have to be agreed while everyone still gets along.
Work permit and visa: which comes first?
Two permissions from two authorities, each wanting evidence the other produces. The order matters, and getting it wrong costs months.
How a foreigner can lawfully hold property in Thailand
Foreigners generally cannot own land — but that is the beginning of the analysis, not the end of it. The lawful options, and the arrangement that is not one.
Getting a Thai document accepted abroad: the legalisation chain
Thailand acceded to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, but it enters into force only on 28 February 2027. Until then, documents still travel the full legalisation chain — mapped before the first step, so nothing is rejected at the third.
Employment Law for HR Teams
Contracts, workplace rules, warnings and lawful termination, taught against the company’s own documents rather than generic material.
Lawful Termination Workshop
The documentation trail, the calculation, and the meeting — with case-based exercises for managers who conduct dismissals.
HR Compliance Training
Working time, leave, social security and foreign employee requirements, with a practical checklist for the HR calendar.
Employment Law Seminar for Business Owners
A condensed session for owner-managers covering the five employment decisions that most often become disputes.
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