Road accident & injury counsel Practiced in Thailand

Injured in a road accident in Thailand, and the other driver's insurer is stalling or making a lowball offer? We are an English-speaking law firm in Bangkok that makes insurers pay what injured people are owed.

Rachapoll Phromyarat, founder and principal attorney, wearing glasses and a light gray suit

Tell us what happened

We reply within one business day, in English or Thai.

Or email attorney@lawstudios.org

For people injured in road accidents

Hurt by someone else? Their insurer should pay. We make sure it does.

When another driver causes your injuries, you can claim directly from their insurer. Insurers know injured people are in pain, out of work, and unfamiliar with Thai procedure, so they wait, offer too little, and ask you to sign. We take over and claim the full amount.

Stalling

No answer

Weeks or months without a decision, an offer, or a payment.

Lowball

Offer too low

Only the bills paid so far, with nothing for future treatment, lost income, or pain and suffering.

Pressure

"Sign here"

A settlement in Thai that ends your claim once you sign it.

Denial

Blaming you

The insurer disputes fault or says its driver isn't covered.

How we handle injury claims Or book a free 15-minute consultation

Areas of practice

From the roadside police report to the final settlement, we handle every part of an accident claim in Thailand.

  • Motorcycle crashes
  • Lost income
  • Pedestrian injury
  • Car accidents
  • Insurance claims
  • Denied claims
  • Medical expenses
  • Hit & run
  • Por Ror BorCompulsory motor insurance (พ.ร.บ.)
  • Immigration
  • Litigation
  • Wrongful death
  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Translation
  • Pain & suffering
Free consultation

For expats & tourists

An English-speaking lawyer on your side in Thailand

Police reports, insurers, and courts in Thailand all work in Thai. We handle them for you and explain each step in plain English, whether you live in Bangkok or were visiting.

Expats & tourists

Accident lawyer for foreigners

How we help foreigners claim after a road accident, even after leaving Thailand.

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Motorcycle accidents

Riders, passengers, and pedestrians, including motorbike taxis and rental bikes.

Read more Checklist

What to do after an accident

Emergency numbers, the police report, and what not to sign.

Read the checklist Insurance

Por Ror Bor explained

What Thailand's compulsory motor insurance pays, and how to claim it.

Read the guide

Our services

Injury claims against the other driver's insurer

When the at-fault driver's insurer stalls, lowballs, or denies your claim, we value your claim properly, send a formal demand in Thai, negotiate, and go to court if we have to. Read more.

Car & road accident claims

We collect the police report, photos, CCTV, and witness statements, then claim against the at-fault driver and their insurer for medical bills, lost income, and repairs.

Motorcycle & pedestrian injury

Riders and pedestrians are hurt most often on Thai roads. We document your injuries with your hospital and pursue full compensation, including future treatment.

Wrongful death & catastrophic injury

For families who have lost someone, or victims with life-changing injuries, we claim funeral costs, loss of support, and long-term care, and handle the process with care.

Tourist & expat accident representation

If you have left Thailand or don't speak Thai, we act for you locally, deal with the police and insurers, and keep you updated in English.

Police reports, mediation & court litigation

We attend the police station with you, represent you at police and court mediation, and file in court when a fair settlement isn't offered.

Act quickly: under Thai law, a claim for wrongful acts generally must be filed within one year of knowing the injury and who caused it (Civil and Commercial Code, section 448).

Immigration & work permit support

We help keep your visa and work permit in order while your case or medical treatment keeps you in Thailand.

Interpretation & translation (English & Thai)

Interpreting at the police station, hospital, and court, and translating medical records, reports, and settlement agreements.

Certification & legalization

Certified translations and document legalization for use with embassies, insurers, and courts in Thailand or abroad.

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Your free 15-minute consultation

  1. Send a short message

    Use the form above or email us with what happened and what the insurer has offered.

  2. Talk it through

    A 15-minute call or video meeting with the attorney, free and with no obligation.

  3. Get a clear plan

    Where your claim stands, what it may be worth, and the fee before any work starts.

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Our attorneys

Rachapoll Phromyarat in Thai barrister's robe

Phromyarat, Rachapoll, Esq.Founder & principal attorney, Law Studios Thailand

Rachapoll studied law in Thailand, the United States, and Japan, and works natively in Thai and English. He represents foreign and Thai clients before Thai police inquiry officials and public prosecutors, in insurance and consumer claims, and in the civil and labor courts, and handles cross-border matters for clients in the United States, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Professional qualifications

  • THAttorney-at-Law, Lawyers Council of Thailand
  • THBarrister-at-Law, Thai Bar Association
  • USRegistered Court Interpreter, Thai/English, Judicial Council of California

Education

  • USUniversity of California, Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA)LL.M., Media, Entertainment, Technology, and Sports Law
  • JPKeio University Law SchoolLL.M., Global Legal Practice, concentration in International Arbitration
  • THRamkhamhaeng UniversityLL.B.

Languages

  • THThai (native)
  • ENEnglish (native)
  • JPJapanese (intermediate)
Yurarisa Pamornmontri in a lawyer’s robe

Yurarisa Pamornmontri, Esq.Attorney

Professional qualifications

  • THAttorney-at-Law, Lawyers Council of Thailand

Education

  • THAssumption UniversityLL.B.

Languages

  • THThai
  • ENEnglish

Questions injured people ask us

The other driver's insurer is offering me very little. What can I do?

Don't sign anything yet. First offers often cover only the bills you've already paid, and leave out future treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering. We value your claim properly and negotiate, and if the insurer won't pay a fair amount, we take it further.

Can I claim directly from the other driver's insurance company?

Yes. Under section 887 of the Civil and Commercial Code, an injured person can claim directly from the at-fault driver's liability insurer, up to the limits of the policy. Anything above those limits can be claimed from the driver, and sometimes from the vehicle's owner or the driver's employer.

The insurer hasn't answered in months. Should I keep waiting?

No. Delay can cost you your claim. A civil claim for injuries generally must be filed within one year of knowing about the injury and who caused it. We put the insurer on formal notice and escalate.

Do you speak English?

Yes. Our attorney works natively in English and Thai and is a registered court interpreter, so you can follow every step of your case, from the police station to court.

How much does a consultation cost?

Your first 15-minute consultation is free. If you want us to take your case, we confirm our fee in writing before any work starts.