Pratchaya Vichakote
Founder & Managing Director
Professional License Attorney License No. 1592/2543 (Lawyers Council of Thailand)
Working Languages Thai (Native) • English (Professional)
Attorney Credentials & Professional Profile

Pratchaya Vichakote

Founder & Managing Director

“Legal precision is the most resilient shield for commercial assets and sustainable business growth.”

Pratchaya Vichakote is the founder and Managing Director of THANPRAT LAWYER CO., LTD. He has been actively practicing law and delivering high-level corporate counsel since 2000, bringing over 26 years of seasoned advocacy across Thai courts and commercial boardrooms.

Renowned for comprehensive mastery in civil, commercial, and white-collar criminal law, Mr. Vichakote has earned the enduring trust of major business enterprises and prominent national leaders. He served as dedicated legal advisor to Dr. Vorapol Socatiyanurak (former Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission - SEC Thailand) and Dr. Montree Socatiyanurak.

In addition, he has served as legal expert and lead researcher on high-profile national policy initiatives, including the Feasibility and Suitability Study for Chiang Khong Industrial Estate in Chiang Rai Province, and the Thai Overseas Labor Deployment System Development Project for the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor.

Areas of Legal Practice
Corporate, M&A, and Foreign Direct Investment (BOI / FBL) High-Stakes Commercial Litigation & White-Collar Defense Commercial Contracts, Cross-Border JV & Transaction Structuring Banking, Bankruptcy & Corporate Debt Reorganization Antitrust, Unfair Competition, Energy & Environmental Compliance

Academic Education

Academic Background & Diplomas
2010

Master of Laws in Business Law (LL.M.)

Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University

2005

Thai Barrister-at-Law (Class 58)

Institute of Legal Education of the Thai Bar Association

2003

Certified Notarial Services Attorney (Class 1)

Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage

2002

Graduate Diploma in Business Law (Class 16)

Faculty of Law, Thammasat University

2000

Admitted to the Bar of Thailand (License No. 1592/2543)

Lawyers Council of Thailand

1999

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University

Bar Admissions & Professional Licenses

Bar Admissions & Professional Certifications
  • ✓ Attorney-at-Law License No. 1592/2543, Lawyers Council of Thailand
  • ✓ Thai Barrister-at-Law, Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar
  • ✓ Certified Notarial Services Attorney (Class 1), Lawyers Council of Thailand

Key Career & Practice Highlights

Distinguished Record & High-Stakes Engagements
  • • Founder & Managing Director, THANPRAT LAWYER CO., LTD. (2018 – Present)
  • • Practicing Trial Advocate & Commercial Legal Consultant (2000 – Present, 26+ Years)
  • • Legal Advisor to Dr. Vorapol Socatiyanurak (Former Secretary-General, SEC Thailand)
  • • Legal Advisor to Dr. Montree Socatiyanurak
  • • Senior Legal Expert & Researcher, Chiang Khong Industrial Estate Strategic Feasibility Project (2015)
  • • Senior Legal Expert & Researcher, International Labor Deployment Framework, Ministry of Labor (2014)

Other Attorneys in Our Firm

Our team possesses seasoned foundations across business law, trial advocacy, banking & debt management, contracts, and regulatory advisory.