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Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) by Licensed Professionals

Bilingual (TH–EN) contract drafting, review, and negotiation by licensed Thai attorneys — covering commercial, employment, MoU, NDA, JV, SPA, and SaaS/technology agreements.

Bilingual contract drafting and review (Thai–English, side-by-side) by licensed Thai attorneys with 5+ years of cross-border contract experience. Coverage includes commercial contracts under the Civil and Commercial Code, employment contracts under the Labour Protection Act, international contracts referencing UNIDROIT / INCOTERMS 2020 with enforceable arbitration clauses under the New York Convention, and PDPA/GDPR data terms for technology agreements. Every deliverable passes a 4-eye Partner review before release.

NYC Visa & Translation · 2015 · a broad real-world caseload · 60+ countries — Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys

สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Starting Price
NYC Visa & Translation
3 – 10 business days
Turnaround
77
Provinces Covered (Thailand)
Documents We Handle

All document types covered

  • Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA)
  • Shareholders Agreement
  • Joint Venture Agreement
  • Employment Contract (TH Labor Act)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
  • Distribution / Agency Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • SaaS / Software License
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Lease / Sublease Agreement
  • Loan / Security Agreement
Service Facts · Entity Panel
Service Name
Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual)
Governing Authority
Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys
Price Range
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Turnaround Time
3 – 10 business days
Service Area
77 provinces · 50 Bangkok districts
Languages
ไทย · English · 中文 · 日本語
Contact
083-249-4999 · LINE @NYCV
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual)

Standard procedure — we handle every step on your behalf, no need to travel.

⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 3 – 10 business days💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
  1. 1

    Consult with our team

    Call 083-249-4999 or LINE @NYCV. Send document details and destination country. Receive a free quote within 30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Prepare original documents

    We send a checklist via LINE/email. Drop off at NYC Visa offices or use nationwide Kerry/Flash courier pickup.

    1 day
  3. 3

    Process Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual)

    Our team files and liaises with Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys per official procedure with real-time status updates.

    3 – 10 business days
  4. 4

    3-Layer QA verification

    We verify name spelling, document numbers, seals and signatures before delivery.

    1 hr
  5. 5

    Deliver completed documents

    Pick up at NYC Visa Ladprao 95 / Khon Kaen / Udon Thani or nationwide EMS/Kerry delivery. Free in Bangkok metro.

    1 day💰 Free in BKK
Service Coverage · 77 Provinces

Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) · 77 provinces

Nationwide document pickup/return via Kerry/Flash/EMS — Bangkok team handles everything, you don't have to travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions · Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual)

Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.

How much does Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) cost?

Service starts at — up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่, depending on document type, destination country, and urgency. Free quote within 30 minutes.

How long does Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) take?

Standard turnaround is 3 – 10 business days. Express service can cut this in half (additional fees apply).

Do I have to visit the office?

No — NYC Visa picks up/delivers nationwide via Kerry/Flash/EMS. You only need to send a copy of your ID and a Power of Attorney.

What document types do you handle?

We cover 12+ document types: Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA), Shareholders Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Employment Contract (TH Labor Act), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and more. Contact 083-249-4999 for special cases.

Which authority certifies Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual)?

Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys is the official body. NYC Visa acts as your authorized representative per government procedure.

Do you serve other provinces or overseas clients?

Yes — 77 Thai provinces plus 60+ countries internationally. Contact LINE @NYCT or WhatsApp +66815620444.

Where can the certified document be used?

Worldwide. For Hague Convention countries, Apostille applies (Thailand is not yet a party). For others, MFA Legalization + destination embassy procedure applies.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. NYC Visa runs 3-layer QA before delivery, after a 3-layer QA. Full refund if rejection is due to our error; the final decision rests with the receiving authority.

How can I pay?

Bank transfer (KBank/SCB/BBL), Visa/Master, PromptPay, or cash at our office. Tax invoice in your company name is available.

How can I contact NYC Visa?

Phone 083-249-4999 | LINE @NYCV (Thai) / @NYCT (Foreign) | WhatsApp +66815620444 | Email contact@nycvisa.org | Office hours จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Contract Drafting & Review (Bilingual) workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Lawyers Council of Thailand + NYC Visa Legal licensed attorneys — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake
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Service Knowledge Base

Contracts, wills & estates, and property conveyancing in Thailand — practical answers

First-party answers on Thai contracts, the five statutory forms of will, court-appointed estate administrators, and registering property transfers at the Land Office — grounded in the Civil and Commercial Code, the Land Code and the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979). Fees are quoted per matter by our staff via phone, LINE or email. (18+ search topics covered)

When must a lease be registered?

A lease of immovable property for more than three years must be in writing and registered with the competent official at the Land Office; otherwise it is enforceable for three years only. The maximum term is 30 years under CCC section 540, renewable, and the lease instrument must be stamped under the Stamp Duty Schedule of the Revenue Code.

How many valid forms of will exist under Thai law?

Five, set out in sections 1656–1663 of the Civil and Commercial Code: the ordinary written will with two witnesses, a holograph will written entirely by hand, a public document will made at the district office, a secret document will, and an oral will available only in exceptional circumstances. Foreign estate owners usually choose the ordinary lawyer-drafted form or the district-office form to reduce later disputes about formal validity.

Is a contract signed in English enforceable in Thailand?

Parties may generally contract in English, but if a dispute reaches a Thai court the proceedings are in Thai and a translation will be required. Some registrations — company filings, land transactions, certain employment documents — are accepted only in Thai or in a bilingual format prescribed by the competent authority. The safest approach is a bilingual document with a governing-language clause, prepared before signature rather than translated afterwards.

What due diligence should be done before paying a deposit?

Inspect the original title deed or condominium unit title at the Land Office, check the encumbrances endorsed on the reverse (mortgage, seizure, servitude), confirm the seller is the registered owner, obtain a debt-free certificate from the juristic person for a condo unit, verify the building's remaining foreign quota, and check zoning and construction permits where land and buildings are involved.

Why is a court-appointed estate administrator still needed when there is a will?

Banks, the Land Office and the Department of Land Transport release or transfer assets against a court order appointing an administrator under CCC sections 1711–1713. The will decides who inherits; the administrator is the person with legal authority to act for the estate. The petition is filed with the court where the deceased was domiciled at the time of death.

How many layers of certification does a foreign legal document need for Thailand?

Usually three: certification in the country of origin (notary public or a competent authority), authentication by that country's foreign ministry or by the Royal Thai Embassy there, and finally a Thai translation with consular legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs where the Thai recipient requires it. Thailand has acceded to the Apostille Convention with entry into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; from that date documents moving between contracting states can use a single apostille instead of chain legalisation. Until then the traditional chain still applies.

How are Thai contracts or wills certified for use abroad?

Thailand has no civil-law notary; certification is done by a Notarial Services Attorney licensed under the Lawyers Council of Thailand rules. The document is then translated into the language required at destination and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and where the destination country requires it, further legalised at that country's embassy in Thailand.

Can a foreigner own a condominium in Thailand?

Yes, within the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979). Sections 19 and 19 bis cap total foreign freehold ownership at 49% of the aggregate unit floor area in a building, and the buyer must evidence the inward remittance of foreign currency (Foreign Exchange Transaction form / bank certificate) before the transfer is registered at the Land Office.
Topics covered
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สัญญาและนิติกรรม: ร่างสัญญาสองภาษา ไทย-อังกฤษ · bilingual contract drafting thailand · ตรวจสัญญาก่อนเซ็น ทนายความ · สัญญาเช่าเกิน 3 ปี จดทะเบียน · อากรแสตมป์สัญญาเช่า · notarial services attorney contract
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Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Case preparation desk at our Bangkok office
Case preparation desk at our Bangkok officeFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Legal and litigation documents — preparing them to be accepted

Cross-border legal paperwork usually fails on the certification chain, not the wording. Court records, judgments and powers of attorney must follow the correct sequence before a foreign court or authority will accept them.

Documents to prepare

  • Original or issuing-authority certified copy (court, district office, department)
  • Certificate of finality where a judgment is relied upon
  • Power of attorney with a clearly defined scope
  • Passport / ID of both grantor and attorney-in-fact
  • Translation in the format accepted by the Department of Consular Affairs

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Map the document route Identify the receiving authority and country first — the chain differs from the very first step.
  2. 2. Obtain certified copies Request certified copies from the issuing authority; plain photocopies are not accepted.
  3. 3. Notarial certification for private documents Private documents are first certified by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
  4. 4. Translate and certify the translation Submit to the Department of Consular Affairs to certify the translation and translator's signature.
  5. 5. Final legalization Hague Convention destinations use the Apostille route; non-member destinations require the destination embassy in Thailand.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • Powers of attorney drafted too broadly are frequently refused by receiving authorities.
  • A judgment without a certificate of finality cannot be relied on abroad.
  • Name spellings that differ from the passport across the same bundle are a leading rejection cause.
  • Some documents are only accepted within 3–6 months of certification.

Tips from our team

  • Lock the English spelling of every name to the passport before translation begins.
  • Prepare at least one spare certified set for authorities that retain originals.
  • If the file is for a foreign court, confirm the format that court accepts before starting.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing dispute resolution routes

Before filing suit, weigh the time cost and enforceability of each route side by side.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Negotiated settlement agreementThe parties still communicate and want to preserve the commercial relationshipThe parties themselves, with counsel drafting the documentsThe shortest of the three routesA loosely drafted agreement can be hard to enforce after a later default
Arbitration under the contract clauseThe contract contains an arbitration clause, or the parties agree laterThe arbitral institution named in the contractVariable — generally shorter than multi-instance litigationChallenging or enforcing an award across borders adds further steps
Litigation before the Thai courtsNegotiation failed, or a judgment is needed for enforcementThe court with jurisdiction over the case typeHighly variable by instance and caseloadLimitation periods and early evidence gathering matter more than the pleading itself

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Is there a service point near me?

Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions

Legal matters and litigation: advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Collect evidence in an admissible form

    Chats, emails and transfer slips should preserve timestamps and identifiable parties. Foreign-language documents need a Thai translation to be used in court.

  • Check the limitation period first

    Different claims carry different prescription periods under the Civil and Commercial Code. Knowing when the clock started dictates whether to negotiate, send a demand letter, or file immediately.

  • Plan enforcement before you file

    Winning does not mean being paid. Assess the counterparty's assets and realistic enforcement options first to judge whether the case is worth pursuing.

  • Separate civil from criminal tracks early

    One dispute can raise both. They use different courts, procedures and standards of proof; choosing the wrong track wastes time and cost.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Signing settlement documents without reading the Thai version

    In practice the Thai text usually governs. Obtain an accurate translation and review any waiver of claims before signing.

  • Assuming Thailand has Notary Public

    Thailand has no common-law notary. Certification is performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. If your recipient insists on a Notary Public, confirm acceptance in advance.

  • Expecting a guaranteed outcome

    No lawyer or provider can guarantee a judgment, and advertising guaranteed results conflicts with professional conduct rules. What can be assessed is risk, relevant precedent and settlement options.

  • Discussing the case publicly

    Posting party details or allegations while proceedings are live can create separate defamation exposure and damage the underlying case.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about legal and litigation work

Enforcing a judgment
Execution follows timeframes and steps in the Civil Procedure Code, so plan enforcement before filing.
Civil prescription periods
Limitation periods follow the Civil and Commercial Code and vary by cause of action; verify before filing.
Power of attorney for overseas use
Format and acceptable certifier are set by the receiving authority; obtain their form or criteria before signing.
Notarial services attorney in Thailand
Certification must be done by a lawyer registered for notarial services with the Lawyers Council under the applicable regulations.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiableConsular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination acceptsEach embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verificationMismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejectionSubmissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originalsSome civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  2. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  3. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  4. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  5. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

Official References

  1. หน่วยงานผู้รับผิดชอบโดยตรง
  2. กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศหน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
  3. สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau)ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit

Information on this page references the official publications below. Requirements can change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.