About Our Practice
Built on Integrity, Guided by Principle
Naga Pillar was founded with a clear purpose: to make competent legal counsel available to individuals and businesses navigating Thailand's commercial landscape.
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Naga Pillar was established in Bangkok's Silom district by a group of legal practitioners who shared a common frustration: too many individuals and small business owners were making important decisions without access to sound legal counsel. Not because qualified professionals didn't exist, but because the traditional engagement model felt opaque and intimidating to many who needed it most.
The founding team set out to create a practice that prized clarity. From the beginning, Naga Pillar adopted fixed-fee service packages, plain-language reporting, and defined timelines — elements that are now central to how we operate. The name itself draws from the naga, a figure deeply embedded in Thai culture symbolizing guardianship and wisdom, and the pillar, representing stability and structure. Together they reflect our aspiration: to be a steady, knowledgeable presence for those we serve.
Over the years, we have expanded our practice areas to cover contract review, business formation and compliance, and intellectual property strategy. Each service area was added in response to genuine client demand. We noticed that entrepreneurs setting up businesses in Thailand often lacked a clear roadmap for legal compliance. We saw creators and small brands leaving their intellectual property unprotected, not out of negligence, but out of uncertainty about where to begin.
Today, Naga Pillar continues to serve from the same Silom Road location where we opened our doors. Our team is modest in size but deliberate in composition — each member brings direct, hands-on experience in the areas we cover. We remain committed to the belief that legal advisory should feel like a partnership, not a transaction.
Our Team
The People Behind Our Practice
Somchai Kittisak
Managing Director
Somchai brings over fifteen years of experience in commercial law and business structuring. He oversees all client engagements and guides the firm's advisory methodology.
Naruemon Phanich
Senior Legal Advisor
Naruemon specializes in intellectual property matters and ASEAN cross-border advisory. Her background includes work with both local startups and multinational organisations.
Pattarapong Thana
Compliance Specialist
Pattarapong focuses on regulatory compliance, entity registration, and government liaison. He ensures that every business formation engagement meets current requirements.
Our Standards
Professional Standards and Protocols
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Our practitioners are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and maintain their credentials through continuing education and professional development activities.
Data Confidentiality
Client information is handled under strict confidentiality protocols. We use encrypted document sharing and maintain secure storage practices aligned with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Document Integrity
Every written deliverable goes through an internal peer review process before being shared with the client. This helps maintain accuracy and consistency across all advisory work.
Ethical Practice
We adhere to the ethical guidelines set forth by the Thai Bar Association and conduct our practice with transparency, fairness, and a commitment to the best interests of our clients.
Continuous Improvement
Our team regularly reviews and updates advisory methodologies to reflect changes in Thai legislation, regulatory interpretations, and commercial best practices.
ASEAN Awareness
For clients with cross-border interests, we stay informed about regulatory developments across ASEAN jurisdictions, particularly in areas touching intellectual property and business compliance.
Our Values and Expertise
At Naga Pillar, we believe that competent legal guidance should feel approachable, not intimidating. Our practice is built around the idea that every person who walks through our door — whether they are signing their first commercial lease or registering a trademark for a growing business — deserves clear, honest, and practical counsel.
We operate with a focus on three core values. The first is clarity: we present our findings and recommendations in language that our clients can act on without needing a legal dictionary. The second is accountability: we commit to defined timelines and scopes, and we communicate proactively when circumstances change. The third is relevance: we tailor our advice to the actual situation, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our expertise spans commercial contract law, Thai corporate compliance and registration, and intellectual property protection including trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. We serve clients throughout Thailand and increasingly work with individuals and organisations from neighbouring countries who require advisory services under Thai law.
Bangkok's legal and commercial environment presents both opportunities and complexities. Navigating registration processes, understanding contractual obligations, and protecting creative and business assets all require informed guidance. Naga Pillar exists to provide that guidance — thoughtfully, professionally, and with respect for each client's unique circumstances.
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If you have questions about our services or would like to discuss a legal matter, we welcome the opportunity to listen and advise.
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