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FRANK Legal & Tax is pleased to announce Nathathai Pichaisawad as the firm’s latest Senior Associate in the Bangkok office.
“We are delighted that Nathathai has joined our team of highly-skilled Senior Associates”, said Fabian Doppler, Managing Partner of FRANK Legal & Tax. “Her expertise in contract negotiation, business licenses, and cross-border transactions is valuable to our clients, and she will be a great addition to the expansion of our corporate legal services”.
“I am excited to join a team of such skilled and experienced legal professionals, and I look forward to continuing to represent FRANK Legal & Tax’s culture of excellence”, said Nathathai.
About Nathathai
Nathathai is a Thai attorney with a focus on corporate and commercial law. She has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on successful contract negotiations, hospitality industry business licenses, and various cross-border transactions. She also has experience in compliance and regulatory matters, particularly in the areas of governmental infrastructure projects. Nathathai holds a Bachelor of Law from Thammasat University (Thailand) and Master of Laws Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States.
Now open for business, FRANK Legal & Tax will provide clients with specialist and dedicated legal and taxation services on Koh Samui. Our team of advisors will advise commercial investors and private individuals in all areas of law and taxation. This includes, in particular, consultations on property law. So, contact us for support regarding investments you intend to make on Koh Samui.
The firm’s operations on Samui will be run by Guillaume Federle, who has several years of experience managing law offices. Furthermore, FRANK Legal & Tax will continue to offer our full range of legal services, including real estate, from our main Bangkok office.
According to Fabian Doppler, FRANK Legal & Tax Managing Partner, “The goal at FRANK Legal & Tax is to deliver an exceptional level of service to our clients and reach them where they are, which is why it’s so important to offer this new location to our real estate clientele on Koh Samui to give clients a dedicated and tailored way to acquire quality legal advice and services”.
Contact FRANK Legal & Tax on Koh Samui at [email protected]
In 2022, we are marking our 10th Anniversary, celebrating ten years of confidence from our clients through delivering excellent support for businesses and investors in Thailand.
Our firm has come a long way since its establishment in 2012. As we look at the growing impact of our work over the past ten years, we now boast a team of 32 employees in Bangkok and Phuket, advising and representing demanding clients from all over the world. We have always taken a proactive approach, looking at each client’s unique needs and working closely to understand their business requirements.
Fabian Doppler, FRANK Legal & Tax Managing Partner, said, “Through our dedicated areas of legal expertise, we create meaningful impact that changes the lives of our clients and partners in Bangkok, Thailand, and globally. This is why we diligently conduct our work, to help businesses grow and investors thrive. We have accomplished much together during our first ten years and empowered many people to overcome their legal challenges. But we are now focused on the next ten years, to become a leading legal and tax firm now, and for many years to come”.
Our clients and partners have been instrumental in helping FRANK Legal & Tax grow our operations, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone we have worked with, from individual investors to corporations, in Bangkok, across Thailand, and other parts of the world.
We will continue providing clients with the best legal and tax advice, no matter how complex the demands are.
If you require any legal or tax support, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Our legal team recently shared our insights on Thailand introducing a new 10-year Long-Term Resident Visa at a special SwissThai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) ‘Briefing on Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa’. See our guide on the Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR).
The event provided an opportunity to explore LTR visas related to the multiple benefits for holders, including the extendable 10 years option, and answer questions from the audience. Our team also explored who can apply and how to submit the application.
The audience asked several questions based on their own experiences of planning or trying to pursue a visa in Thailand. The event was a success, drawing attention to the importance of the rule of regulation in LTR visas in Thailand.
FRANK Legal & Tax will continue to hold events for the business community related to important legal issues, and we welcome any questions you may have about Long-Term Resident (LTR) visas in Thailand by contacting us at [email protected]
Join us at the ‘Briefing on Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa’ in Bangkok on Thursday, 27 October
Thailand has introduced a new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners. In this special SwissThai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) ‘Briefing on Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa’, we will look at the new visa, and its multiple benefits for holders, including:
Our legal team will also explore who can apply and how to submit an application.
The briefing will be held at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit on Thursday, 27 October, from 17:30 – 18:30. Please register here
We look forward to meeting you at the event.
For more information on the LTR visa, please visit https://franklegaltax.com/thailand-long-term-resident-ltr-visa/ or contact [email protected]
We are pleased to share that we are now listed on Lexology, one of the leading sites for international legal updates, analysis, and insights. At FRANK Legal & Tax, we strive to ensure that you can connect with us through various quality legal channels. Explore our hub here: https://www.lexology.com/contributors/frank-legal-and-tax
If you have any questions about partnerships, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call us at +66 (0)2 117 9131 or 2.
How to Legally Acquire a House in Thailand as a Foreigner
Broadcasted on Friday, 22nd of October 2021, FRANK Legal & Tax expert real estate lawyers Mr. Fabian Doppler and Khun Mana Meerungruang were interviewed by Jett Gunther, a Youtuber who focuses on real estate and business matters in Thailand. The topic was “How to Legally Acquire a House in Thailand as a Foreigner”.
In the one-hour session, they explained in detail the legal structures available for foreign investors to acquire landed property in Thailand and other legal-specific issues under Thai laws relating to property.
Please see the complete interview here:
Do you need a work permit to do business in Thailand? Or are you making a visa application or renewal to ensure you can continue to work in Thailand? Can you enter Thailand now during COVID-19? Despite travel restrictions, it is still possible to obtain a visa. The Immigration and Work Permits team here at FRANK Legal & Tax is ready to help. We always recommend contacting us as far in advance of making your move as you can; this is particularly the case during the covid crisis. We will advise you on what is needed to apply for the required document or what you have to prepare before travelling to Thailand.
Immigration Law is probably only second to tax law in terms of complexity. Yet often, Thailand work permits and visas are needed in a hurry. Let our swift service take the hassle off your desk. Our experience means we can quickly deal with legal issues associated with work permits and visas for entering Thailand and process applications quickly, in line with Thai immigration laws.
We pride ourselves on offering swift and effective immigration services in the following areas:
Business Visa Applications
We know how vital it is for you to move key personnel across international borders to keep your business flourishing. The Immigration team here at FRANK Legal & Tax will help you get your people where they need to be by handling the legal side of things to secure business visas to work in Thailand or other international territories.
Business Visa Renewals
Sometimes projects can over-run or get extended. When they do, you’re likely to need your business visa renewed. If so, contact the FRANK Legal & Tax, immigration team. We will see that all the necessary forms are processed to extend your stay in Thailand.
Other Visa Applications and Renewals
If you need a visa for Thailand for reasons other than business, the FRANK Legal & Tax team is here to help. Our immigration team knows Thai immigration law, so we can swiftly and cost-effectively process the following:
Permanent Residency Permit Applications
So, you want to live in the Land of Smiles permanently? Let us guide you through the permanent residence in Thailand application process.
Converting Visas to Non-Immigrant Visas
If you want or need to be in Thailand long-term, converting your visa to a non-immigrant visa could be the best way forward. We will familiarize ourselves with your circumstances and help you secure a non-immigrant visa for Thailand.
Marriage Visa
Even if you’re legally married to a Thai citizen, to qualify for a marriage visa in Thailand, you’re going to need to prove you’re financially able to support yourself and your spouse. We can help.
Retirement Visa
Are you thinking about retiring to Thailand? Let us help your dream become a reality by dealing with all the paperwork for your Thailand retirement visa application.
Education Visa
Are you planning to study in Thailand? You will need an Education Visa, which the FRANK Legal & Tax Immigration team can help you secure.
Tourist Visa
If you’re visiting Thailand for pleasure, and need a tourist visa, let us help you. Tourist visas allow you to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand for up to 90 days, with the possibility of a 30-day extension. If you require assistance in applying for or renewing your Thailand Tourist Visa, we are ready to help.
Work Permit Applications
If business is bringing you to Thailand, you will need a work permit. As with all work permit applications, experience speeds up the whole process. The work permit lawyers at FRANK Legal & Tax have experience helping people from all over the world secure work permits for Thailand.
Work Permit Renewals
When a project overruns or your time in Thailand needs to be extended, we can help get your work permit renewed so you’re able to continue working in Thailand.
For work permit applications and renewals in Thailand, and visas of all kinds, contact the FRANK Legal & Tax team by calling +66 (0)2 117 9131 or emailing [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
It is our great pleasure to announce that FRANK Legal & Tax has been named as one of the top law firms in Thailand on The Thaiger.
The Thaiger debuted in Phuket in October 2016 as a new FM radio station for the island. Thaiger Pte Ltd is currently registered in Singapore and offers the next generation of media to Thailand and Southeast Asia, including news, lifestyle, restaurant reviews, Top Ten, travel information, free classifieds, and much more.
FRANK Legal & Tax is honored to become a top of the best 5 lawyers and will continue to strive for excellence and offer the best legal and tax services to all our clients. We would like to thank Thaiger for mentioning this prestigious rank and would also like to thank our valued clients and the legal community for continually supporting us.
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