Client Testimonials
What clients have said about working with us.
Estate planning is personal. These are the experiences of individuals and families who chose Ayutthaya Counsel for their planning needs in Thailand.
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Years practising
340+
Engagements completed
4.9
Average client rating
18
Countries in client base
Client Reviews
In their own words.
Robert Hartley
British national, Ayutthaya
I had been putting off dealing with my will for several years — the usual reasons. What I found at Ayutthaya Counsel was a completely straightforward process. Nobody pushed me toward anything I didn't need, and the document I received was something I could actually sit down and read from beginning to end.
April 2025 · Estate Plan Outline + Folio II
Sunisa Maneesuk
Thai national, Bangkok
My husband and I have property in Ayutthaya and savings accounts in two different banks. We used the Mid-Sized Documentation Package. The letter of wishes was something I hadn't even thought to ask for — the practitioner suggested it and explained why it would matter to our children. That kind of guidance is what makes the difference.
March 2025 · Folio II — Mid-Sized Package
Peter Krantz
Swedish national, Chiang Rai
The Multi-Jurisdiction Programme was exactly what I needed. I hold a condominium in Thailand, a property in Sweden, and shares in a small company. The team coordinated with a Swedish attorney and came back with a structure that actually made sense as a whole. It took about four months — longer than I'd hoped — but the result was thorough.
February 2025 · Folio III — Multi-Jurisdiction
Anchali Thongkham
Thai national, Ayutthaya
I came after my father passed without a will and the family spent months trying to resolve the position with the Land Department. I didn't want that for my own children. The Estate Plan Outline gave me a clear picture of where I stood, and I followed up with the documentation package. Both were handled with real care.
April 2025 · Folio I then Folio II
David Weatherstone
Australian national, Samui
I was impressed by how directly the practitioner spoke. No unnecessary complexity, no attempt to make the work seem more involved than it was. We discussed my situation, agreed on a scope, and received the first draft on time. The fee was exactly as quoted. I've since referred two friends.
March 2025 · Folio II — Mid-Sized Package
Nathamon Boonruang
Thai national, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
My mother is elderly and I wanted to ensure a power of attorney was in place before she needed it. Ayutthaya Counsel handled the conversation with her carefully and didn't rush the process. The signing was arranged at our house, which she found much less stressful than attending an office. A genuinely considerate service.
April 2025 · Power of attorney — Folio II
Case Studies
Three client journeys, in some detail.
Case Study · Folio I → Folio II
A retired couple with a Thai condo and UK savings accounts.
The Situation
A British couple in their mid-sixties held a condominium in Ayutthaya and savings in the UK. They had UK wills from 2009 that made no reference to Thai assets. Neither had considered whether their Thai property would pass to the survivor on the death of the first, or what would happen on both deaths.
What We Did
We began with an Estate Plan Outline, which clarified that the condominium title was held in both names. We then prepared Thai wills for each of them covering the Thai property, coordinated with their UK solicitors to ensure the two sets of documents did not conflict, and added letters of wishes for their adult children.
The Outcome
Both received a coordinated set of documents across both jurisdictions, completed in eight weeks. Their children have a clear written record of the position and what the couple wished for each element of the estate.
"We didn't realise how much was left unresolved until we saw it laid out clearly."
Case Study · Folio III
A Thai-Australian family with property across three countries.
The Situation
A family held residential property in Thailand, a rental property in Melbourne, and a small trading company in Singapore. The adult children lived in different countries. No estate planning of any kind had been done. The parents were concerned about how the estate would be administered across three legal systems after their deaths.
What We Did
Over five months, we prepared Thai wills and powers of attorney, coordinated with an Australian estate lawyer and a Singapore solicitor, assisted with a straightforward holding restructure, and produced a written memorandum addressed to all three children explaining the overall structure in plain terms.
The Outcome
The family now has consistent estate documentation across all three jurisdictions, a holding structure that reduces unnecessary complexity on death, and a family memorandum their children can refer to without needing to consult a lawyer to understand it.
"The family memorandum was worth its weight. The children actually read it."
Case Study · Power of Attorney
An elderly client unable to manage property transactions independently.
The Situation
An elderly Thai woman owned land and a house in Ayutthaya. Her health had declined and she was no longer able to attend the Land Department in person to manage her property affairs. Her son, who lived in Bangkok, needed to act on her behalf but had no legal authority to do so.
What We Did
We prepared a power of attorney authorising her son to conduct property transactions on her behalf at the Land Department. Signing was arranged at the client's home. We also prepared a basic will at the same time, as the client had not previously made one and wished to do so while the opportunity was available.
The Outcome
The son was able to manage his mother's property affairs promptly and without a court order. A valid will was also in place. The whole engagement, including the home visit for signing, was completed in under three weeks.
"The home visit made all the difference. My mother was comfortable and understood what she was signing."
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Telephone
+66 35 247 6189Address
92 Si Sanphet Road, Pratu Chai, Ayutthaya 13000
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30
Sat 10:00–13:00
Professional Credentials
The foundations of our practice.
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Active member. Annual CPD requirements maintained. Registered to practise in all Thai courts.
PDPA Compliance
Data protection practices aligned with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. Client information stored securely and retained only as necessary.
International Network
Established working relationships with succession law practitioners in the UK, Australia, and Singapore. Coordinated engagements available.
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