Our Services
Three services. Clear scope. Stated fees.
Sukhothai works in three areas of criminal defense — each with a defined scope and a fixed fee. This page sets out what each service involves, how we approach it, and what it costs.
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How we work across all matters
Review before advice
We do not offer guidance before we have read the relevant documents. Every matter begins with a structured review of whatever material is available — the charge, the summons, or the circumstances as described.
Written records throughout
Attendance notes, written advice, and correspondence are produced for each matter and held on the client file. You receive copies of documents relevant to your matter. Nothing is communicated only verbally where a written record would serve better.
Agreed before commenced
The scope and fee for each service are confirmed in writing before we begin. No work proceeds without a clear and mutual understanding of what is being undertaken and what it will cost.
Service 01
Pre-Charge Investigation & Police Interview Counsel
A careful, calm presence during the early stage of a matter — when police have made initial contact but charges have not yet been laid. We attend interviews at the police station with you, advise on the rights available under the Criminal Procedure Code, and help prepare a written statement where helpful. The aim of this stage is often to ensure that what is said early does not become harder to address later.
- Attendance at police station with you during the interview
- Rights advice under the Criminal Procedure Code
- Written statement preparation where appropriate
- Early-stage strategic assessment of the matter
- Follow-up written attendance note for your records
Process steps
Initial call or contact — you describe the situation and we assess whether we can assist
Fee and scope confirmed in writing before attendance
Practitioner attends the police station with you at the scheduled time
Post-interview written note and initial strategic advice provided
฿33,500
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Bail Application & Pre-Trial Representation
We prepare and present bail applications before the relevant court, gather supporting documentation on community ties and stability, and coordinate with sureties where required. Where bail is set, we explain the conditions clearly and help with their practical observance — reporting requirements, travel limits, and any pre-trial obligations. Our preparation extends through the early hearing schedule.
- Bail application preparation and court filing
- Community ties and stability documentation
- Surety coordination and guidance
- Clear explanation of bail conditions imposed
- Attendance at early pre-trial hearings
Process steps
Review of available charge and custody documentation
Documentation gathering — community ties, employment, sureties
Preparation and filing of formal bail application
Court attendance and conditions management post-decision
฿18,500
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Service 03
Statute & Charge Sheet Review
A focused written review of a charge sheet or police summons, setting out what the relevant statute requires the prosecution to establish, the available defenses on the face of the document, and the realistic procedural calendar. Suitable for visitors and family members who wish to understand a charge clearly before making decisions about representation.
- Written analysis of the charge sheet or summons
- Explanation of what the prosecution must establish
- Available defenses identified on the document's face
- Procedural calendar — what steps follow, and when
- Delivered in plain English, in writing
Process steps
Submit the charge sheet or summons document to our office
We review the statute and charge within two working days
Written review delivered by email in plain English
Optional follow-up call to answer questions arising from the review
฿4,500
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Which service suits your situation
The three services address different stages of a criminal matter. This table helps clarify which is most relevant to your current position.
| Your situation | Police Interview Counsel | Bail Application | Charge Sheet Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police have contacted me but no charge yet | |||
| I have been charged and am in custody | |||
| I have received a summons and want to understand it | |||
| A family member is in custody; we want clarity | |||
| I have been released on bail; pre-trial hearings ahead |
If your situation does not fit one of the rows above, contact us — we will advise whether one of our services applies or suggest the appropriate next step.
Standards
Professional protocols across all services
Legal Professional Privilege
All communications are protected under legal professional privilege from the first point of contact. This applies to calls, emails, written documents, and in-person discussions.
Licensed Practice
All practitioners maintain current registration with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and observe all requirements of the Legal Profession Act B.E. 2528.
Response Commitments
Enquiries receive a response within one working day in standard circumstances. Pre-charge and bail matters are treated as priority and addressed the same day where possible.
Written Confirmation of Scope
Before any service commences, the scope of work and the agreed fee are confirmed in writing to the client or instructing party. Work does not begin without this confirmation.
English-Language Delivery
All client-facing documents, advice, and correspondence are produced in clear English. No external interpreter is required for the substantive legal work we handle.
Named Responsible Practitioner
Each matter is assigned to a named practitioner who is responsible for its conduct. Clients are told who this is at the outset and can contact them directly throughout.
Fees
Service fees, stated clearly
All fees are fixed for the service as described. They are confirmed in writing before work commences. No additions are made without prior agreement.
Service 03
Charge Sheet Review
฿4,500
- Written statutory analysis
- Prosecution burden explained
- Available defenses noted
- Procedural calendar overview
- Delivered within 2 working days
Service 02
Bail Application
฿18,500
- Application preparation & filing
- Community ties documentation
- Surety coordination
- Court attendance
- Bail conditions explained
Service 01
Police Interview Counsel
฿33,500
- Police station attendance
- Rights advice during interview
- Statement preparation
- Post-interview written note
- Initial strategic assessment
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Speak with us about your matter
If you are not certain which service applies to your situation, contact us and describe where things stand. We will advise which service is most relevant — or whether another approach is needed first.
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