Khao Counsel
Construction project drawing
— Bangkok Construction Law Practice

Legal counsel for the full arc of a construction project.

From initial contract review to defects liability, Khao Counsel supports developers, contractors, and sub-contractors working on Thai and cross-border building projects.

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+66 2 392 4716
[email protected]
Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok
FIDIC · Thai Bespoke Contracts
— Service Sheets

Our construction law engagements

Three clearly defined service levels, each scaled to the stage and complexity of your project. All fees are quoted in Thai Baht and fixed at engagement.

Construction contract review

Construction Contract Review

From ฿4,600

A focused review of a FIDIC-based or Thai-language bespoke contract for a developer, contractor, or sub-contractor. Deliverable is a written commentary that highlights concerns, suggests alternative phrasing, and flags clauses that may warrant negotiation.

  • FIDIC and local contract forms covered
  • Written commentary delivered
  • Suited to mid-sized building projects
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Project counsel during construction

Project Counsel Through Construction

From ฿24,400

A staged engagement covering variation orders, extension of time claims, payment certificates, sub-contractor disputes, and notices. Includes site meeting attendance where useful and quarterly reports on the project's legal position.

  • Variation and EOT claim support
  • Quarterly legal position reports
  • Site meeting attendance available
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Multi-year development programme

Multi-Year Programme Counsel

From ฿39,000

A multi-year engagement for substantial developments — large residential or commercial complexes, infrastructure works, or industrial sites — from feasibility through construction to handover and the defects liability period.

  • Feasibility through DLP coverage
  • Cross-border counsel coordination
  • Suited to large-scale developments
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— Why Khao Counsel

What sets this practice apart

Construction-only practice

Every instruction at Khao Counsel is a construction matter. There is no dilution from other practice areas and no learning curve on standard forms.

FIDIC and Thai contract fluency

The practice works across the full range of Thai construction contracts — FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver books, NEC forms, and bespoke Thai-language developer forms.

Cross-border project experience

Projects with overseas financiers or foreign contractors require coordination between Thai law and foreign counsel. This practice has that experience directly.

Responsive at critical moments

Disputes, notices, and time bar clauses do not wait. Khao Counsel provides considered advice within the timeframes that construction projects demand.

Plain-language reporting

Legal reports are written to be read by project managers and site teams, not only by other lawyers. Technical precision with accessible language.

Transparent, fixed-level fees

Fee structures are discussed and agreed at the outset. The practice does not bill by the hour without prior agreement on scope and cost.

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Does your project have a contract matter that needs attention?

An early conversation about contract terms, claims processes, or dispute procedures costs very little and can prevent expensive difficulties later. We are pleased to speak without obligation.

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— Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What types of construction contracts do you work with?
The practice works primarily with FIDIC-based forms — the Red Book (design by employer), the Yellow Book (design by contractor), and the Silver Book (EPC/turnkey) — as well as bespoke Thai-language construction and development agreements. NEC forms and sub-contract arrangements are also handled. If your project uses a form not mentioned here, please enquire directly.
How long does a contract review typically take?
For a standard mid-sized contract, written commentary is typically returned within five to eight working days of receipt of the full contract documents. Complex or multi-volume contracts, or engagements requiring urgent turnaround, are quoted separately at the time of instruction.
Can you support projects that are already under construction?
Yes. The project counsel engagement is designed precisely for live projects. Instruction can begin at any stage of the construction phase — at the start, mid-project, or when a specific issue arises. An initial review of the project's current legal position is included at the start of each new engagement.
Do you represent only developers, or also contractors?
The practice acts for all parties in the construction chain — employers, developers, main contractors, sub-contractors, and project management companies. Conflicts are checked at instruction. Where a conflict exists with an existing client on the same project, the practice will advise accordingly before accepting instruction.
Are your fees fixed or billed hourly?
The starting fees shown on this site — ฿4,600 for a contract review, ฿24,400 for a construction phase engagement, and ฿39,000 for a multi-year programme — are programme entry figures. Final fees are agreed in writing at the start of each instruction, based on the scope and complexity of the matter. Hourly billing is used only where scope cannot reasonably be fixed in advance, and always with prior client agreement.
Can you advise on dispute resolution under Thai construction contracts?
Yes. Thai construction contracts typically provide for negotiation, mediation, or arbitration as dispute resolution steps. The practice advises on the selection and operation of each mechanism, including the preparation of notices, DAB referrals under FIDIC, and arbitration under Thai Arbitration Institute rules or ICC rules for international projects.
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218 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110

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Contact details

Address

218 Sukhumvit Soi 24
Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei
Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 (by appointment)
Closed Sundays and Thai public holidays

For urgent matters relating to a live construction notice or claim, please call directly. Email enquiries are acknowledged within one working day.

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