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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Surat Thani

Civil & Commercial Law in Surat Thani

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 Surat Thani — About us

Surat Thani is the largest province in the upper South, combining a mainland oil-palm and rubber base with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao — tourism and property markets with a large foreign buyer and operator population, substantial enough that Koh Samui has its own provincial court. The caseload splits into two worlds: agriculture and industry on the mainland, and property, visas, and hospitality on the islands.

Island work usually turns on landholding, long leases, and joint ventures with Thai partners — arrangements that are common but that frequently do not survive being tested in court. We establish first how far the existing structure is actually enforceable. 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 Surat Thani and Koh Samui Provincial Courts.

Courts we appear at

  • Surat Thani Provincial Court
  • Koh Samui Provincial Court
  • Surat Thani Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 8 Labor Court (Phuket)
900
km from HQ
1.1M
population
4
courts

Mueang Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phunphin, Chaiya, Wiang Sa, and the areas continuing into Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Krabi

What we cover in Surat Thani

  • 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 Surat Thani attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Civil & Commercial Law in Surat Thani

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.