What Clients Say
About Their Experience
Outcomes matter more than impressions. Here are the experiences of clients who worked with Suan Accord on matters across our three practice areas.
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I came to Suan Accord with a messy visa situation — a combination of overstay history and a job offer that required a work permit in a category I wasn't familiar with. Kanya reviewed everything at the first meeting and was direct about what was possible. The process took about six weeks. Everything was handled, and I understood each step as it happened.
A rental dispute with a Chiang Mai landlord had dragged on for nearly four months before we engaged Wiroj. He facilitated two mediation sessions over three weeks. The settlement reflected what we had actually agreed to at the start — not a compromised version of it. I was pleased with the outcome and appreciated how he managed both parties without pressure.
The regulatory mapping Siriporn prepared was the most useful document I received during our entire Thailand entry process. It explained not just what the rules said, but how the relevant agencies were applying them in practice. The BOI application was submitted accurately on the first attempt — we had no back-and-forth with the agency over missing items.
Retirement visa process for my husband and myself. I had read a great deal online and was worried we had assembled documents incorrectly. Suan Accord reviewed everything, identified two items that needed correction, and managed the submission. The whole process was calmer than I expected — partly because we knew what to expect at each stage.
Our company had a contractual disagreement with a Thai partner over deliverable timelines — the kind of thing that could have ended the partnership entirely. Wiroj's approach kept the conversation constructive throughout. The settlement agreement we reached reflected both sides' interests in a way neither of us had fully articulated at the start. That was the value.
I was setting up a tech services subsidiary in Thailand and needed to understand the Foreign Business Act implications before committing to a structure. Siriporn spent real time on the initial consultation — not just providing options, but explaining the trade-offs. The joint venture structure we eventually used was not the one I had initially assumed was necessary.
Case Studies
Multinational Executive: Work Permit & Long-Term Visa Coordination
A European senior executive was being relocated to a Chiang Mai regional office. The role crossed two work categories, and prior paperwork filed by the employer's HR team contained inconsistencies that risked a rejection.
We conducted a full documentation review, identified the inconsistencies, and coordinated corrections before submission. Liaised with both the employer's Thai legal team and the immigration office to ensure the application was complete and correctly categorised.
Work permit and Non-B visa approved without request for additional documentation. Timeline: five weeks from initial review to approval. Client arrived at the office on the date originally planned by the employer.
"The timeline held, which mattered most to us."
Property Development Partnership: Contractual Dispute Resolution
Two co-investors in a Chiang Mai property development disagreed over cost overruns and revised revenue sharing. Direct communication had broken down and one party was preparing to initiate court proceedings.
We proposed a two-session mediation process. After reviewing the original partnership agreement and the disputed accounts, we structured a conversation that addressed both the financial disagreement and the underlying relationship concerns.
Settlement reached after seven weeks. The revised revenue schedule and cost allocation framework were documented in a binding agreement. The development project continued. Court proceedings were not initiated.
"We left with something we had both agreed to, which was more than either of us expected."
Singapore-Based Hospitality Group: Thailand Market Entry
A hospitality management group headquartered in Singapore sought to establish a Thai subsidiary to manage boutique properties in northern Thailand. The group needed clarity on FBA restrictions applicable to their service model before committing to a structure.
Prepared a regulatory landscape map covering FBA category applicability, available BOI incentive tracks, and shareholding options. Recommended a joint venture structure with a Thai hospitality operator that preserved management authority. Drafted the JV and shareholder agreements.
BOI promotion approved. Thai subsidiary registered. Joint venture agreement executed with the Thai partner. Operational launch timeline met. The structure used was demonstrably compliant from day one, which was the client's primary requirement.
"The clarity we received before committing to a structure was worth the entire engagement fee."
Professional Standing
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Active members in good standing, operating under Thai professional conduct requirements.
Chiang Mai Business Directory
Listed advisory practice for international business services in the Chiang Mai Chamber register.
BOI-Registered Adviser
Registered to advise investors through Thailand's Board of Investment promotion framework.