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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Chanthaburi

Civil & Commercial Law in Chanthaburi

Litigation across all civil and commercial matters

We litigate and advise on contracts, debts, torts, and commercial disputes — combining risk analysis with focused, on-point trial strategy.

Civil & Commercial Law in Chanthaburi — About us

Chanthaburi runs two economies that generate their own disputes: a gem and jewellery market where high-value trades still rest on trust more than paperwork, and export orchards — durian above all — where Chinese packing houses and exporters buy at the grove. What follows is payment default, deposits, quality and grading disputes, and Cambodian border trade.

A trade done on trust is not an unenforceable trade — it means the case has to be built from the money trail, delivery records, and surrounding witnesses in place of the contract that does not exist. We have run this class of case for traders continuously. The team works in Thai, English, and Chinese, runs the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travels to appear at the Chanthaburi Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at

  • Chanthaburi Provincial Court
  • Chanthaburi Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 2 Labor Court (Chonburi)
430
km from HQ
0.5M
population
3
courts

Mueang Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Khlung, Makham, Pong Nam Ron, Soi Dao, and the areas continuing into Rayong and Trat

What we cover in Chanthaburi

  • Contract and breach-of-contract cases
  • Tort and damages claims
  • Debt collection and enforcement
  • Commercial and business disputes
  • Appeals and supreme court proceedings

Contact our Chanthaburi attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Civil & Commercial Law in Chanthaburi

8 questions answered

A typical civil case takes 6-18 months in the Court of First Instance; complex matters with appeals may extend to 2-4 years total.
The standard filing fee is 2% of the claim value, capped at 200,000 THB per case. The fee is recoverable if you win.
10 years for general loans, 2 years for trade debts, 2 years for wages, and 1 year from knowledge of the act for tort claims.
The court may issue a default judgment after the second hearing; it becomes enforceable immediately unless a motion to set aside is filed within 15 days.
File for a writ of execution, then seize the debtor's assets via the Legal Execution Department — typically 3-12 months depending on assets.
Fees depend on the matter's nature and complexity. We always provide a clear written quote before starting. Initial consultation is free — call +66 92 254 2045.
No — initial phone, email, or LINE consultations are free, so you can assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.