Who We Are at Suan Accord
A Chiang Mai legal advisory built on careful work, honest counsel, and respect for the processes that govern life in Thailand.
← Back to HomepageOur Story
Suan Accord was established in Chiang Mai with one particular conviction: that foreign nationals and international investors deserve legal guidance that is clear, properly documented, and grounded in honest assessment rather than optimistic promises.
The firm grew from conversations between practitioners who had each spent years navigating Thailand's administrative and regulatory landscape on behalf of clients — and who recognised that the most persistent difficulties clients faced were rarely caused by complexity alone, but by inadequate preparation and unclear communication at the outset.
We chose Chiang Mai deliberately. The city sits at a crossroads of expatriate communities, regional business interests, and Thai cultural life. Its pace allows for the considered, thorough work that legal matters require. Our office at Tha Phae Gate reflects that preference for substance over speed.
Today, Suan Accord serves individuals relocating to Thailand, businesses establishing operations under Thai law, and parties seeking to resolve disputes through structured mediation. Each matter receives the same methodical attention, regardless of scale.
-
FOUNDEDChiang Mai, Thailand
-
PRACTICE FOCUSImmigration · Mediation · Investment
-
CLIENTS SERVED340+
-
LANGUAGESEnglish · Thai
What We Stand For
Documentary Rigour
Every engagement begins with a complete audit of existing documents. We identify what is in order, what is absent, and what needs correction before any application or proceeding moves forward.
Honest Counsel
We share realistic assessments from the start. If a matter is likely to face obstacles, we say so plainly. Clients make better decisions when they have accurate information, not reassuring generalisations.
Cultural Alignment
Working effectively in Thailand requires understanding how institutions operate in practice, not just in statute. We combine legal knowledge with genuine familiarity with Thai administrative culture.
Our Team
Kanya Prasomsap
Kanya specialises in immigration and work permit matters, having worked with immigration offices in Chiang Mai and Bangkok for over a decade. She guides clients through complex multi-category residency pathways with patience and precision.
Wiroj Tanakorn
Wiroj facilitates commercial and civil mediations across northern Thailand, drawing on a background in Thai civil procedure and cross-cultural negotiation. He approaches each dispute with methodical calm and a focus on durable settlements.
Siriporn Lertchai
Siriporn works with international investors navigating the Foreign Business Act, BOI applications, and shareholder structures. Her background in regulatory affairs and corporate law informs a thorough, compliance-first approach to every mandate.
Quality & Professional Standards
Thai Bar Association Standards
All advisory work aligns with the professional conduct standards set by the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Client Confidentiality
All client information, documentation, and communications are handled with strict confidentiality and stored in accordance with Thai data protection requirements.
Engagement Transparency
Every engagement is governed by a written engagement letter confirming scope, timeline, and fees — signed before any substantive work begins.
Bilingual Documentation
Key correspondence and summary documents are provided in both English and Thai, reducing the risk of misunderstanding at every stage.
Regulatory Monitoring
The team tracks changes to Thai immigration regulations, the Foreign Business Act, and BOI promotion criteria to keep advice current and relevant.
Ongoing Client Communication
Clients receive regular status updates throughout their engagement — not just at the beginning and end. Questions are responded to within one working day.
Legal Advisory for Thailand's International Community
Suan Accord operates from a thorough understanding of the intersection between Thai law and international circumstance. Foreign nationals arriving in Thailand — whether as retirees, business owners, or corporate representatives — frequently encounter administrative processes that require careful navigation. Our advisory function is to map that terrain accurately and walk alongside clients through each required step.
Immigration and visa matters involve more than form submission. Appropriate category selection depends on a precise assessment of the client's situation — employment status, intended duration of stay, nationality, and associated documentation. Errors at this stage generate delays and, in some cases, formal complications that are costly to resolve. Suan Accord conducts a thorough initial review precisely to avoid this.
In commercial and civil dispute resolution, the value of a skilled mediator lies not in taking sides but in structuring a conversation that allows both parties to reach a sustainable outcome. Thai cultural values around mutual respect and face-preservation are not obstacles to resolution — they are, when properly understood, useful tools for reaching agreement that all parties can accept with dignity.
Foreign investment structuring under Thai law requires familiarity with the Foreign Business Act, the Board of Investment's promotion framework, and the various licensing regimes that govern particular industries. Suan Accord's approach to each investment mandate begins with a regulatory landscape mapping exercise — identifying which rules apply, which exemptions or promotions are accessible, and what documentation will be required at each stage of compliance.
Ready to Discuss Your Matter?
An initial consultation gives us both the opportunity to understand the situation fully before any commitment is made on either side.
Contact Us