Bangkok Attorneys

Bangkok is one of the largest cities in the world and the capital city of one of Asia's leading economies. Finding an attorney in Bangkok can be difficult if you have never been to Bangkok before. Moreover foreigners are not allowed to practice law in Thailand and operate as consultants. This makes finding an expatriate Bangkok attorney very difficult. There are ways around this by consulting other expatriates who have used an attorney before. Always make sure that the person you speak to is an attorney in his home country. Find out where he practiced law and in which state or county and contact thier law society to see if he was ever a member of their bar council. This is a sure fire way to find a reputable and qualified attorney in Bangkok.

Most law firms who advertise online in Thailand NEVER list where thier attorneys have been registered or who they have worked for in the past back in their home countries. This is a sure way of eliminating such a company from your list. Any attorney in Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket for that matter will always tell you where they have been employed and what their field of law is. No history of the attorney - never use such a company!

Unlike Hong Kong where expats can practice as attorneys, Thailand does not have these laws in place hence the legal field becomes somewhat clouded as it is unregulated. The person you think is an attorney who who tells you he has been retired, might just be a good con artist who much like a boiler room operator wants to trick your confidence to seperate you from your money. 

Seeking legal advice in Thailand especially where you need legal advice that is required not only for Thai law but the laws of your home country leaves you open to exploitation if you are not careful. This is especially true when you are looking at a prenup or a fiancee visa . Always check your attorneys credentials in his or her home country before engaging their services. A good example of what to look for can be seen here : Bangkok Lawyers   - Note that the attorneys, qualifications, work history and area of specialisation is noted and can be verified. 

Make an informed choice when engaging the services of any attorney in Bangkok or for that matter in Thailand!