About the Practice
A practice founded on the belief that patience is good counsel
Nakhon Counsel was established to give families in Khon Kaen and across Thailand access to thoughtful, unhurried legal guidance on inheritance matters.
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Founded in Khon Kaen, rooted in care
Nakhon Counsel opened its doors in Mueang district with a single purpose: to offer families navigating inheritance matters a place where they could be heard, without pressure and without rush. The practice was built around the observation that legal processes following a death are often handled too quickly, leaving families uncertain and, at times, at odds with one another.
Our founder spent a number of years observing how estate disputes in Isan families frequently arose not from bad intent, but from a lack of clear, early guidance. The absence of calm, plain-language advice at the right moment too often allowed small misunderstandings to grow into lengthy disputes. Nakhon Counsel was set up to fill that gap.
Today, the practice handles three core areas of inheritance law — initial estate review consultations, managed estate settlement, and contested inheritance representation. Each service is scoped clearly and priced transparently, so clients always know what they are engaging and what it will cost.
We work with families from across Thailand, with a particular focus on estates involving property in the Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and wider northeastern region. We are familiar with the Land Department offices, local district courts, and the Thai Civil and Commercial Code provisions that govern intestate succession and will administration.
Our Mission
"To help families settle estates with clarity and without conflict — at a pace that respects the weight of the moment."
Patience. We never press clients toward decisions before they are ready.
Clarity. Plain-language explanations at every stage — no unnecessary jargon.
Discretion. Complete confidentiality from first contact to final resolution.
Fairness. Transparent, fixed fees with no unexpected additions.
14+
Years of Practice
340+
Estates Handled
96%
Settled Without Court
3
Core Services, Clearly Priced
The People
Who you will be working with
Suchart Phromma
Principal Counsel
Called to the Thai bar in 2011, Suchart has handled estate matters across the northeastern region for over a decade. He speaks with families directly and leads every matter personally.
Naphat Wongdee
Estate Administrator
Naphat manages the administration side of settlement matters — correspondence, filings, Land Department liaisons — keeping files orderly and clients informed throughout.
Anchalee Tangsiri
Client Liaison
Anchalee is the first point of contact for new clients. She arranges meetings, answers initial questions, and makes sure the first conversation is calm and without obligation.
Standards of Practice
How we hold ourselves to account
Membership of the Lawyers Council
All lawyers at Nakhon Counsel are members in good standing of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and carry current practice certificates renewed annually.
Client File Confidentiality
Every client file is stored securely and accessible only to the team member responsible for that matter. No details are shared with any external party without written consent.
Transparent Fee Structure
Fees are stated and agreed before any work begins. No additional charges are raised without prior discussion and written confirmation from the client.
Regular Case Reviews
Each matter is reviewed internally on a regular basis to ensure it is progressing at an appropriate pace and that the client has all the information they need.
Plain-Language Commitment
Written summaries, letters, and reports are produced in plain language. Where legal terms must be used, they are explained alongside.
Thai Civil & Commercial Code Expertise
The team maintains current working knowledge of inheritance provisions under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, including updates from recent legislative sessions.
Inheritance Law in Thailand
What we know and how we work
Inheritance law in Thailand is governed primarily by Book VI of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, which sets out the rules for intestate succession, the administration of estates, and the rights of statutory heirs. Where a valid will exists, the code governs its execution alongside the provisions of the Will Act. Where no will exists, the code's succession order applies across six classes of heir.
Estate administration in Thailand typically involves the appointment of an estate administrator by the relevant provincial court, the identification and valuation of estate assets, settlement of debts and liabilities, and ultimate distribution to heirs. Where real property is included — which is common in the northeastern region — the Land Department transfer process adds a further procedural layer that requires careful handling.
Contested estates arise in a range of circumstances: where the validity of a will is disputed, where the identity or entitlement of heirs is in question, or where an estate administrator is alleged to have acted improperly. These matters require careful file management, an understanding of civil procedure, and, above all, a calm approach that keeps resolution as the objective at all times.
Nakhon Counsel has handled estates involving residential property, agricultural land, business interests, and financial assets. The practice's experience in Khon Kaen provincial court and surrounding district courts means clients benefit from familiarity with local procedures and the relationships that make administration smoother.
Take the First Step
Begin with a quiet conversation
The first meeting carries no obligation. We listen, we explain, and we leave you with a clear written summary of where things stand.
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