How are your legal fees structured?

(1) Upfront retainer THB 15,000–80,000 depending on complexity, (2) THB 3,000–8,000 per court appearance, (3) contingency success fee of 10–20% on funds actually recovered via execution.

What is the statute of limitations?

General 10 yrs · rent/interest 5 yrs · service fees 2 yrs · tort 1 yr from discovery of wrongdoer · negotiable instruments 3 yrs.

When can I seize the defendant's assets?

After final judgment (no further appeal). We obtain a writ of execution and instruct the Legal Execution Department to seize land, vehicles, bank deposits, or garnish salary.

Defendant lives in another province — where do I file?

Either the court of the defendant's domicile or where the cause of action arose. We advise the venue most convenient for you and where witnesses are located.

Civil & Commercial Litigation

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Quick Answer

Debt-recovery filings from THB 15,000 + 2% court fee (capped at THB 200,000). We audit prescription, send demand letters, file, examine witnesses, then execute by seizing assets or garnishing wages.

Timeline: First instance 6–12 months · Appeal +6–12 · Supreme +12–18 · Execution +3–6 months

Official fee: Court fee 2% of claim (cap THB 200,000) + service fee ~THB 1,000

Legal Basis

Civil Procedure Code and Civil & Commercial Code — covering breach of contract, non-payment, damages, dishonored cheques, eviction, tort, and Consumer Case Procedure Act B.E. 2551 matters.

Who Needs This

Creditors, landlords, wronged contracting parties, businesses evicting tenants, and tort victims.

Required Documents

Underlying contract or debt evidence (cheque, credit card, invoice)
Demand letter with EMS delivery receipt
ID/company affidavit of both parties
Damages evidence (receipts, medical bills)
Signed Power of Attorney to counsel

Common Pitfalls

Prescription: 5 yrs (rent, interest) · 10 yrs (general) · 1 yr (tort from knowledge of tortfeasor)
Claims over THB 300,000 go to Provincial Court — heavier evidence burden than Kwaeng court
Demand letter without a deadline = no default triggered, no interest accrues

Typical Use-cases

Recovering personal loans documented by written IOU
Landlord eviction for 3 months of unpaid rent
Company suing a customer for unpaid invoices
Bounced cheque recovery

FAQ

How are your legal fees structured?: (1) Upfront retainer THB 15,000–80,000 depending on complexity, (2) THB 3,000–8,000 per court appearance, (3) contingency success fee of 10–20% on funds actually recovered via execution.
What is the statute of limitations?: General 10 yrs · rent/interest 5 yrs · service fees 2 yrs · tort 1 yr from discovery of wrongdoer · negotiable instruments 3 yrs.
When can I seize the defendant's assets?: After final judgment (no further appeal). We obtain a writ of execution and instruct the Legal Execution Department to seize land, vehicles, bank deposits, or garnish salary.
Defendant lives in another province — where do I file?: Either the court of the defendant's domicile or where the cause of action arose. We advise the venue most convenient for you and where witnesses are located.