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Principled Practice,
Patient Counsel
Ayutthaya Counsel was established to bring careful, honest legal work to inheritance matters in Thailand — without pressure, without unnecessary complexity.
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Founded on Steadiness
Ayutthaya Counsel began with a straightforward observation: families dealing with inheritance and estate matters in Thailand often arrive at legal appointments feeling uncertain, sometimes overwhelmed, and frequently unsure what questions to ask. The paperwork is unfamiliar, the timelines are unclear, and the personal circumstances are often tender.
The practice was established in Bangkok to address that gap — not by simplifying the law, but by explaining it thoroughly and standing alongside clients as they work through it. The name draws from the enduring heritage of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, a reference to continuity, careful record-keeping, and the orderly transfer of responsibility across generations.
From its earliest engagements, the firm focused on three areas: helping individuals understand their inheritance position, supporting executors through the administration of estates, and representing clients in formal estate proceedings where necessary. That focus has remained consistent.
Our Mission
Clarity as a Service
Our mission is to make inheritance law accessible and manageable for the people who need it. This means explaining processes in plain language, setting honest expectations about timelines and costs, and treating each matter as the particular situation it is — not a routine transaction.
We do not take on more matters than we can handle with care. We keep our focus narrow so that the work we do is done well. A client who comes to us for an inheritance assessment should leave with a clear written summary, an honest account of what the law provides, and confidence about how to proceed.
The same principle applies across our executor support and litigation work: steady, attentive, and transparent at every stage.
Honesty
We say what we believe the law provides, what the process requires, and what outcomes are realistically possible. We do not overstate.
Patience
Estate matters rarely move quickly. We do not rush clients through decisions and we answer questions as many times as needed.
Discretion
We handle sensitive family information with care and strict confidentiality. What is shared with us stays with us, except where proceedings require otherwise.
Our People
The Team
A small, focused group of legal professionals, each experienced in different aspects of Thai inheritance and estate law.
Pratheep Thammarat
Senior Counsel
Over fifteen years practising inheritance and succession law in Bangkok. Pratheep leads complex estate matters and represents clients in formal proceedings before the Thai courts.
Nattaya Wongkham
Associate — Estates & Administration
Nattaya specialises in executor support and estate administration. She prepares the documentation and coordinates with courts, land departments, and relevant authorities on behalf of clients.
Somsak Kulthai
Legal Consultant — Assessments
Somsak conducts inheritance rights assessments and advises families navigating Thai succession law for the first time. He has particular experience advising foreign nationals with assets or heirs in Thailand.
Our Standards
How We Work
Our quality standards are not a checklist — they reflect the way each member of the team approaches every matter, large or small.
Thai Bar Council Registration
All practising members of Ayutthaya Counsel are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and maintain their standing through annual continuing professional development.
Written Summaries as Standard
Every completed assessment or major advice step produces a written record. Clients do not need to rely on memory of what was discussed — the key points are documented and kept on file.
Client Confidentiality
Information shared with the firm is held in strict confidence. We maintain secure document storage and clear data retention protocols in line with applicable Thai privacy law.
Plain Communication
We write and speak without unnecessary legal jargon. If a term requires explanation, we explain it. Our standard is that a client leaves every meeting understanding what has been said.
Thorough Document Review
Before any document leaves the firm, a second member of the team reviews it. This internal check reduces errors and ensures consistency across all filings and client communications.
Considered Client Management
We take on a measured caseload. This is a deliberate choice — it allows us to give each matter the time and attention it deserves, rather than processing files in volume.
Inheritance Law Practice in Bangkok
Thailand's Civil and Commercial Code sets out a structured framework for inheritance — defining who qualifies as a statutory heir, in what order heirs inherit, and what procedural steps are required to transfer or administer an estate. Within this framework, there is considerable variation: the number of heirs, the nature of the assets, whether a will exists, whether any heir is abroad, whether the estate includes land subject to Foreign Business Act restrictions — all of these factors shape the path a particular matter will follow.
Ayutthaya Counsel's practice is confined to this area. We do not offer a broad range of legal services across multiple fields. Specialisation means that we encounter the full range of situations that arise in Thai inheritance matters and are prepared to handle them — from a straightforward single-heir estate to a contested succession involving multiple claimants.
Our office is situated in Bangkok's Din Daeng district, conveniently accessible from central Bangkok. We serve clients across the Bangkok metropolitan area and can advise clients based elsewhere in Thailand or abroad where the matter involves Thai assets or Thai law. Consultations are conducted in English, and Thai-language documentation support is available where required.
Those seeking inheritance advice in Thailand, executor assistance for a Thai estate, or legal representation in a Thai probate or succession dispute are welcome to make an initial enquiry through our contact section. We will explain clearly how we can assist and what the engagement would involve before any commitment is made.
Have Questions About an Inheritance Matter?
We are glad to discuss your situation before any engagement is agreed. Contact us to arrange an initial conversation.
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