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

International Trade Law in Phuket

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 Phuket — About us

Service for Phuket — Thailand's premier tourism and foreign investment hub. We specialize in real estate, villas, and Russian/Chinese investment.

Phuket has specific rules on foreign condo quotas and villas. We do title searches, 30-year leases, and lawful Thai company structures.

Courts we appear at

  • •Phuket Provincial Court
1150
km from HQ
0.4M
population
1
courts

Past matters in Phuket

  • 50M-THB villa transfer for Russian client

Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Trang

What we cover in Phuket

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

Contact our Phuket attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Contact+66 92 254 2045

Further reading — related guide

Investment
The Complete Guide to Foreign Investment in Thailand (2026)

Everything foreign investors need to know about doing business in Thailand — entity types, BOI, FBA, work permits, taxes, and pitfalls. 4,000+ words from a 39-year Thai law firm.

22 min read
Read the guide

Frequently asked questions — International Trade Law in Phuket

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.