Balanced Resolution Through Professional Arbitration

Arbitration involves a neutral decision-maker who reviews evidence and issues a binding award, similar to a judge. Mediation involves a facilitator who helps parties reach their own voluntary settlement. Arbitration results in an enforceable decision, while mediation requires mutual agreement. Many commercial disputes benefit from attempting mediation before proceeding to arbitration if settlement cannot be reached.

Domestic arbitration proceedings in Thailand typically conclude within six to twelve months from filing to award, depending on case complexity and party cooperation. International arbitrations may extend to twelve to eighteen months due to additional procedural requirements and cross-border considerations. This represents a considerably shorter timeline than traditional court litigation, which often extends over several years.

Commercial contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, construction claims, supply chain conflicts, intellectual property matters, and international trade disputes are commonly resolved through arbitration. The process is particularly well-suited for parties who wish to maintain confidentiality, prefer expert decision-makers familiar with their industry, or need enforceable outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

Service fees depend on several factors including dispute complexity, amount in controversy, number of parties involved, and expected duration of proceedings. We provide transparent fee estimates during initial consultations based on your specific circumstances. Many clients find that total dispute resolution costs through arbitration or mediation are substantially lower than extended court litigation when considering all legal fees, court costs, and time investment.

Yes. Thailand is a signatory to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, which facilitates enforcement of arbitration awards in over 160 countries. This makes arbitration particularly valuable for cross-border commercial disputes where parties may need to enforce outcomes in multiple jurisdictions. Court judgments, by contrast, face significantly more obstacles to international recognition.

Arbitration and mediation proceedings are private by default, unlike public court hearings. Parties typically agree to confidentiality provisions that restrict disclosure of submissions, evidence, and outcomes. This protects sensitive business information, trade secrets, and commercial relationships. Institutional arbitration rules include specific confidentiality requirements, and parties may enhance these protections through additional confidentiality agreements as appropriate to their particular circumstances.