Being hurt in a road accident is hard anywhere. In Thailand, foreigners face extra problems: the police report is written in Thai, fault is often negotiated at the roadside or the police station, and insurers know that visitors may leave before pursuing a claim. Law Studios Thailand is a Bangkok law firm that represents injured expats and tourists, in English, from the first police visit to the final settlement.
Why foreigners need a local lawyer after an accident
- Language. Statements, police reports, and settlement papers are in Thai. Signing something you can't read can cost you your claim.
- Fault is decided early. Police often record who was at fault on the day, and that record shapes every insurance claim that follows.
- Low first offers. Insurers and drivers may offer a quick cash payment in exchange for a signed release. Once signed, it is hard to claim more.
- Deadlines. Por Ror Bor claims generally must be made within 180 days, and civil claims for wrongful acts generally within one year (Civil and Commercial Code, section 448).
- Distance. If you have gone home, someone needs to deal with the police, the hospital, and the insurers in Thailand for you.
How we help injured expats and tourists
- Attend the police station with you, interpret, and review your statement before you sign.
- Collect evidence: the police report, CCTV, dashcam footage, witness details, and medical records.
- Claim under Por Ror Bor compulsory insurance and against the at-fault driver's insurer.
- Negotiate with insurers, and represent you at police or court mediation.
- File a claim in a Thai court if a fair settlement is not offered.
- Translate and certify documents for your travel insurer, employer, or embassy.
- Help keep your visa and work permit in order while your case or treatment keeps you in Thailand.
Who we represent
Expats living and working in Bangkok, retirees, digital nomads, students, tourists, and families of foreigners killed in road accidents in Thailand. We also act for Thai clients. Our office is in Dusit, Bangkok, and we take cases from accidents anywhere in Thailand, including Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui.
What you can claim
- Hospital and medical expenses, including future treatment
- Lost income while you recover, and loss of future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Repair or replacement of your vehicle and belongings
- For families: funeral costs and loss of financial support
What you can recover depends on the facts, including who was at fault. In a free consultation, we tell you honestly whether your claim is worth pursuing.
What to do now
If the accident has just happened, follow our checklist for what to do after a road accident in Thailand. Then book a free 15-minute consultation.