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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Chiang Rai

Civil & Commercial Law in Chiang Rai

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 Chiang Rai — About us

Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, bordering both Myanmar and Laos. Trade through the Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, and Chiang Khong crossings — the latter on the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge — shapes the disputes that actually arise here: customs, cross-border sale contracts, debt recovery where the debtor sits in another jurisdiction, and land disputes across highland farming and tourism areas.

Suwanvara Law Firm has run border-trade and customs matters continuously from its Mekong-side base in the Northeast, so the procedures, paperwork, and workable lines of defence in this class of case are familiar ground. We work in Thai, English, and Chinese, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Chiang Rai Provincial Court as scheduled.

Courts we appear at

  • Chiang Rai Provincial Court
  • Thoeng Provincial Court
  • Chiang Rai Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 5 Labor Court (Chiang Mai)
500
km from HQ
1.3M
population
4
courts

Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, Mae Chan, Phan, Thoeng, and the areas continuing into Phayao and Chiang Mai

What we cover in Chiang Rai

  • 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 Chiang Rai attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Civil & Commercial Law in Chiang Rai

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.