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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Laem Chabang

International Trade Law in Laem Chabang

International trade and commerce law

Counsel on international trade, cross-border investment, and trans-national commercial disputes — including export-import contracts and payment terms.

International Trade Law in Laem Chabang — About us

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest deep-sea port, and the legal work here is unlike anywhere else: it turns on goods in motion. Tariff classification and customs valuation being questioned, post-clearance audits reaching back over past years, cargo damaged or lost in transit, disputes with freight forwarders and warehouse operators, and labor cases involving the sub-contractors who staff the port area.

Customs matters are decided by the records and by the first submission, so we start by reviewing the classifications and valuation structure in use to find where they are fragile — before anything is filed. We work directly alongside the client's import-export team.

Courts we appear at

  • Chonburi Provincial Court
  • Region 2 Labor Court
  • Central Tax Court (customs and tax matters)
535
km from HQ
0.1M
population
3
courts

Past matters in Laem Chabang

  • Challenging a duty assessment after a post-clearance audit
  • Recovering losses for cargo damaged in ocean transit
  • Building import-export records that survive a later audit

Laem Chabang, Si Racha, Bang Lamung, and the surrounding port and warehouse zone

What we cover in Laem Chabang

  • International trade contracts
  • Letters of Credit and trade documents
  • INCOTERMS and shipping
  • Cross-border trade disputes
  • WTO compliance

Contact our Laem Chabang attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — International Trade Law in Laem Chabang

8 questions answered

FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP are most common. FOB: seller delivers on board; CIF: includes insurance to destination port; DDP: delivered to buyer's warehouse.
The buyer's bank issues an L/C; the seller ships and submits compliant documents; the bank verifies and pays. Protects both sides.
Yes — Thailand is a New York Convention signatory; foreign awards are enforceable through Thai courts within 3-9 months.
Thailand's FTAs (ASEAN, China, Japan, Australia, etc.) reduce duties to 0% with Form D/E/JTEPA proof of origin.
Thailand follows MFN, National Treatment, and anti-dumping rules — building trust but requiring vigilance against trade defence measures.
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.