Words from the Families We Have Worked With
These are not summaries or selections chosen for effect. They are accounts from people who came to us at a difficult time and are willing to say what the experience was like.
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Years in Practice
380+
Families Assisted
4.7
Average Satisfaction (out of 5)
28
Nationalities Served
Client Experiences
Accounts from individuals and couples across a range of situations and backgrounds.
Marcus H.
German national, Chiang Mai
"My wife and I came to Chakra Counsel to draft a pre-marital agreement before our wedding. We had property in both Thailand and Germany and were not sure how to approach it. Aranya explained the options clearly and offered to meet with each of us separately, which we appreciated — it gave both of us space to ask questions we might not have asked together. The document was ready within two and a half weeks and the notarisation went smoothly."
April 2025
Sunisa T.
Thai national, Chiang Mai
"I went through a divorce and chose mediation rather than going to court. Thomas was with me at every session and helped me prepare beforehand so I was not walking in without knowing what to expect. There were moments where the conversation was very hard, and I noticed that the pace was never pushed. The settlement was drafted the same week and I understood every clause before I signed it."
March 2025
James B.
British national, Chiang Mai
"I had assets in the UK and Thailand and a complicated situation around parental arrangements. The full mandate handled all of it. What stood out was that Thomas was the same person I spoke to at the first meeting all the way through to the final court appearance. I never had to explain anything twice."
May 2025
Pimchanok C.
Thai national, Chiang Mai
"The initial consultation was free and there was no pressure. I explained my situation and asked a lot of questions. By the end I had a clear sense of what the mediation process would look like and what my costs would be. I found the communication throughout to be reliable — I always knew what was happening."
April 2025
David M.
Australian national, Chiang Mai
"My wife and I wanted a pre-marital agreement that would hold up both in Thailand and potentially in Australia. Thomas was very direct about what the document could and could not achieve under Thai law — he did not oversell it. We ended up with something we both felt comfortable with and understood. The bilingual version was done at no extra charge."
March 2025
Nong W.
Thai national, Chiang Rai
"I was outside Chiang Mai during most of the process and conducted all my consultations by video call. It worked well. The documents were sent securely and I was kept informed at each stage. It would have been useful to have slightly faster turnaround on one round of revisions, but overall I would use Chakra Counsel again without hesitation."
April 2025
Engagement Summaries
Three client journeys described with permission, with names and identifying details changed.
Pre-Marital Agreement — International Couple
Duration: 3 weeks
Situation
A European national and a Thai national were preparing to marry. Both held assets in their respective home countries and were uncertain how a Thai pre-marital agreement would interact with European property law.
What We Did
We drafted the agreement under Thai civil law with explicit annexure notes on the limits of enforceability in the foreign jurisdiction. Each party was consulted separately. The document was bilingual from the first draft.
Outcome
Agreement signed and notarised. Both parties reported confidence that the document reflected their actual intentions rather than a standard template. Matter closed within three weeks of first consultation.
"We left knowing exactly what the agreement does and does not cover. That honesty mattered to us."
Mediation Engagement — Property and Children
Duration: 6 weeks, four sessions
Situation
A Thai couple was separating after eleven years of marriage. The primary concerns were a shared property in Chiang Mai and a custody schedule for two young children. Both parties wanted to avoid court if possible.
What We Did
We represented one party through four mediation sessions held over six weeks. The pace was set by what the parties could discuss at each meeting. The settlement covered property division and a detailed parenting schedule.
Outcome
A written settlement was produced, reviewed by both parties' legal representatives, and registered. The arrangement has remained in place for over a year with no further legal involvement.
"We did not have to fight. The children were not caught in the middle of a court process. That was what I had hoped for."
Full Divorce Mandate — Cross-Border Assets
Duration: approx. 5 months
Situation
An Australian national and a Thai national were divorcing after a marriage that had produced two children. The Australian held a property in Queensland and the couple had a jointly owned condominium in Chiang Mai. Parental arrangements required careful attention.
What We Did
We took on the full mandate, including filing, property allocation under Thai law, and negotiation of parental arrangements. Cross-border asset considerations were addressed in the judgment documentation, with notes on enforcement in Australia.
Outcome
Final judgment obtained after approximately five months. The Thai property was allocated; the overseas property was addressed by agreement between parties. Parental schedule documented and registered. The client reported feeling fully prepared at each stage.
"I spoke to the same person every time. It sounds simple, but it made a real difference."
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+66 53 247 6193Office
18 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep
Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30
Sat 10:00–13:00 by appointment
Professional Credentials
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Both advocates hold current, verifiable registrations with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Continuing Legal Education
Minimum 24 hours per advocate annually, focused on family law and cross-border legal developments.
International Legal Network — Northern Thailand
Member of a regional network of multilingual practitioners allowing informed referral outside our practice scope.
Seven Consecutive Years — Client Satisfaction Above 4.6
Internal close-of-matter surveys have returned satisfaction scores above 4.6 out of 5 since 2018.
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