How many English-speaking lawyers are there in Thailand?

We list 38, in 5 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is English unusual for lawyers in Thailand?

79% of the 48 lawyers we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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English-speaking lawyers in Thailand

38 lawyers in Thailand who work in English, in 5 cities. Bangkok (29), Chiang Mai (3) and Phuket (3) hold 92% of them.

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Showing all 5 cities.

Thailand38 in 5 cities

Bangkok skyline at twilight featuring the MahaNakhon tower and Ratchadamri district

BangkokThailand29EnglishOf all lawyers here29 of 3876%

Golden chedi and ceremonial umbrella of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep against a clear blue sky, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang MaiThailand3EnglishOf all lawyers here3 of 3100%

The Big Buddha of Phuket, a white marble seated Buddha statue on Nakkerd Hill against a blue sky

PhuketThailand3EnglishOf all lawyers here3 of 475%

Aerial view of Pattaya Beach with the city skyline and Gulf of Thailand

PattayaThailand2EnglishOf all lawyers here2 of 2100%

Hua Hin Railway Station platform with ornate red colonial canopy and blue sky

Hua HinThailand1EnglishOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Thailand where a source says an English-speaking lawyer works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These English-speaking lawyers come from 7 sources, led by the UK Foreign Office's Find a professional service abroad (22), swedenabroad.se (9) and bmeia.gv.at (3).

35 of the 38 sit on an official list; the rest rest on the provider saying so or on a directory listing, which is a weaker claim and is labelled on each card.

Questions

How many English-speaking lawyers are there in Thailand?: We list 38, in 5 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Bangkok, with 29 of the 38.
Is English unusual for lawyers in Thailand?: 79% of the 48 lawyers we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.