About Saraburi Counsel
A Practice Built on Patience and Principle
Serving families across Saraburi and Central Thailand in inheritance and estate matters since 2009.
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Saraburi Counsel was established in 2009 by a small group of Thai lawyers who had each spent the previous decade working in Bangkok firms, often representing families navigating the complexities of inheritance law without adequate support. They observed that estate and probate matters were frequently handled in an impersonal and hurried manner, leaving families confused about both the process and the costs involved.
The founders believed that Saraburi — a mid-sized provincial city with a growing community of both Thai residents and foreign nationals — deserved a practice that placed proper weight on clarity, pacing, and professional conduct. They opened a modest office on Mittraphap Road and took on their first matters quietly, by referral.
Over the following years the practice grew steadily, guided by a simple principle: that legal counsel in sensitive family matters should be given, and received, at the pace the situation genuinely requires. This has shaped everything from the way we structure consultations to the way we communicate with courts and opposing parties.
Today, Saraburi Counsel is a recognised point of contact for inheritance and estate matters in the region. Our work spans straightforward will drafting sessions, complex multi-jurisdiction estates, and probate proceedings in the Saraburi Provincial Court and, where necessary, in the courts of Bangkok and other provinces.
Our clients include Thai nationals settling family estates, foreign nationals with property held in Thailand, and expatriate families requiring guidance on how Thai succession law interacts with the laws of their home countries. In each case, we work toward a clear outcome, communicated honestly throughout.
Our Mission
To provide considered, transparent legal counsel for inheritance and estate matters — conducted at a pace that respects the emotional and practical circumstances of every family we serve.
The Counsel Team
Qualified practitioners with substantive experience in Thai inheritance and estate law.
Prapai Charoenwong
Senior Counsel & Founding Partner
Prapai has practised inheritance law for over eighteen years, with particular expertise in multi-jurisdiction estates and probate proceedings across Central Thailand.
Somchai Tantiwong
Associate Counsel
Somchai specialises in will drafting and the administration of estates involving foreign nationals resident in Saraburi and the surrounding provinces.
Nattaya Lorpiboon
Client Relations & Documentation
Nattaya manages client correspondence and document preparation, ensuring that all families receive clear, timely communication at each stage of their matter.
Professional Standards
The principles and protocols that guide every matter we undertake.
Thai Bar Association Membership
All counsel at Saraburi Counsel hold current membership of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and practise in accordance with its professional conduct rules.
Client Confidentiality
All information shared with our practice is subject to strict professional confidentiality. We do not discuss client matters with any third party without express authorisation.
Written Engagement Terms
Every engagement is set out in a written agreement before work begins, specifying scope, fees, and the conduct of the matter. There are no surprises.
Court-Ready Documentation
All documents prepared for court submission — probate petitions, inheritance declarations, and supporting schedules — are reviewed for accuracy and completeness before filing.
Cross-Border Coordination
For multi-jurisdiction estates, we maintain working relationships with legal practitioners in key jurisdictions including the UK, Australia, Germany, and Singapore.
Data Protection
Client records and personal data are held securely in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), with strict access controls applied throughout.
Inheritance Law in Thailand — Our Approach
Inheritance law in Thailand is governed primarily by the Civil and Commercial Code, Books V and VI. These provisions set out the classes of statutory heirs, the conditions for a valid will, and the procedures by which an estate must be administered through the court. Navigating this framework without experienced legal counsel — particularly where assets span more than one country — is a process that carries meaningful procedural risk.
At Saraburi Counsel, we approach each matter by first establishing a clear picture of the estate: what assets are held in Thailand, how they are titled, and whether any existing wills — in Thailand or elsewhere — address them adequately. From this foundation, we advise on the most appropriate course of action, whether that is drafting a new will, commencing probate proceedings, or coordinating with foreign lawyers on a cross-border administration.
We are based in Saraburi and practise primarily in the provincial courts of Saraburi, Lopburi, and Nakhon Ratchasima, as well as in the courts of Bangkok when the complexity of a matter requires it. Our client base reflects the diversity of the region: Thai families, long-term expatriate residents, and overseas nationals with Thai property interests.
What distinguishes our practice is not a particular claim to speed, but a commitment to doing each matter properly. Inheritance proceedings involve real families at often difficult moments. We believe that legal counsel at these times should be given with care, and that a well-handled estate is one where every party — heirs, administrators, and courts — understands what has taken place and why.
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