Who We Are
A Practice Built on Patience and Principle
Sapsin Phitak was established with a single purpose: to give families in Thailand a composed, knowledgeable place to turn when estate and succession matters arise.
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How Sapsin Phitak Came to Be
The name Sapsin Phitak means "protected estate" in Thai — a phrase that captures exactly what the practice was founded to provide. Established in the Lumphini district of Bangkok, we began as a small team of legal professionals who had observed, time and again, how much distress an unclear or undocumented estate could cause families already navigating difficult circumstances.
In the years since, the practice has grown steadily — not through aggressive expansion, but through the straightforward method of working carefully with each family and earning the kind of trust that leads to quiet referrals. Many of the families who approach us do so because someone they respect told them about a thoughtful, unhurried experience they had here.
We work exclusively within inheritance and succession law, which means our understanding of this area is deep rather than broad. We do not take on unrelated matters, and we do not try to be everything to every client. What we do, we do with full attention.
Our Mission
Clarity in Complex Matters
Our mission is to make inheritance and succession law accessible to families in Thailand — regardless of the complexity of their situation. We do this by explaining things plainly, moving at a pace that suits the family, and ensuring that every decision rests with the people it concerns.
Families First
Every case is treated as the personal matter it is. We do not process families — we work alongside them.
Considered Approach
No unnecessary pressure, no rushed conclusions. Each matter proceeds at the pace the situation calls for.
Specialised Knowledge
We work only within inheritance and succession law, which means focused expertise rather than a general practice.
Complete Discretion
Estate matters are private family affairs. We treat them accordingly, without exception.
The Team
The People Behind the Practice
A small, considered team with deep experience in Thai inheritance law.
Kanchana Prasit
Principal — Succession Law
Called to the Thai Bar with a focus on succession and estate administration. Kanchana has guided families through complex multi-generational estate matters for over fifteen years, working with patience and rigour in equal measure.
Wichai Thongdee
Senior Associate — Documentation
Wichai brings a meticulous approach to the preparation and review of succession documents. Families value his ability to explain what each clause means in practical terms, without oversimplification.
Nattaya Ruangsri
Client Liaison & Legal Support
Nattaya coordinates the day-to-day flow of client matters and ensures that nothing is left unclear. Families find in her a calm, reliable point of contact throughout the process.
How We Work
Professional Standards We Maintain
The standards below are not aspirations — they describe how every matter is handled, from first contact to conclusion.
Thai Bar Association Member
All licensed practitioners at Sapsin Phitak hold current membership of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and practise in full compliance with professional conduct rules.
Written Summaries as Standard
After every significant discussion, families receive a written summary in plain language. This is part of our standard process, not an optional extra.
Client Data Protection
Personal information shared with the practice is stored securely, accessed only by those directly involved in the matter, and never shared with third parties without explicit consent.
Scope Agreed Before Engagement
For all services beyond the initial consultation, the scope of work and all associated fees are confirmed in writing before any work begins. There are no undisclosed charges.
Regular, Substantive Updates
Families are not left wondering about the progress of their matter. Updates are provided at agreed intervals, and the team is reachable between those intervals for any genuine concerns.
Continuing Legal Development
Thai succession law is not static. Our practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing legal education and professional development, particularly in areas affecting cross-border estates.
Expertise in Context
Inheritance Law in Thailand: What Families Should Know
Thai inheritance law is governed principally by Book VI of the Civil and Commercial Code, which sets out the order of succession, the rights of heirs, and the conditions under which a will may be regarded as valid. For most families, the core challenge is not the law itself but applying it clearly to circumstances that are rarely straightforward — particularly where assets include property, business interests, or holdings in more than one country.
At Sapsin Phitak, we have worked through all of these situations. The practice's approach is built on two premises: that families make better decisions when they understand their options fully, and that the role of their legal adviser is to illuminate those options — not to steer. We explain what the law provides, what the documentation requires, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like, then leave the decision where it belongs.
Our location in Lumphini, Pathum Wan — within the central business district of Bangkok — means we are accessible to families based in the capital as well as those travelling from other provinces or from abroad for consultations. Where in-person attendance is not possible, we are also able to conduct initial consultations and certain follow-up meetings remotely.
Families who value a measured, attentive practice over a large firm's volume approach will find Sapsin Phitak a well-suited choice. We are not the largest practice in Bangkok, and that is by design. Every family who works with us is known to us personally, and their matter receives the attention it deserves.
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Begin with a Conversation
The first consultation carries no obligation and no expectation. It is simply a chance to talk through your family's situation and understand what the options look like.
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