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

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing in Surat Thani

Regulatory compliance and licensing

Compliance with regulations and licensing for business operations in Thailand — covering all sectors requiring specialized permits.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing 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

  • Business operating licenses
  • PDPA and data protection
  • AML and anti-money-laundering
  • Sector-specific licenses (FDA, NBTC, OIC)
  • Corporate policies and handbooks

Contact our Surat Thani attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Regulatory Compliance & Licensing in Surat Thani

8 questions answered

Yes — every business processing personal data, regardless of size. Penalties: up to 5M THB plus criminal and civil liability.
Cash transactions of 2M+ THB, or 700K cross-border transfers must be reported to AMLO within 7 days.
Food: 30-60 days; pharmaceuticals: 90-180 days; cosmetics: 30 days; medical devices: 60-120 days, by category.
No — outsourced DPOs are allowed. Our attorneys offer affordable outsourced DPO services.
Required for any business using radio frequency, telecom services, broadcasting, or importing telecom equipment.
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.