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

International Trade Law in Surat Thani

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 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

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

Contact our Surat Thani attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — International Trade Law in Surat Thani

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.