OUR TEAM

Pornthipha Jareonleenava

Pornthipha Jareonleenava

Senior Advisor on BOI Affairs

She is a former Chief Secretary to the Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). She has extensive experience in BOI applications, business affairs consulting, industrial parks and land affairs.

Pol.Gen.Montree Yimyaem

Pol.Gen.Montree Yimyaem

Senior Consultant

Pol. Gen. Montree Yimyaem is a Senior Consultant to TP & Associates and a former senior law-enforcement executive with extensive experience in criminal justice, investigations, anti-corruption, narcotics suppression, and public administration.

During his career with the Royal Thai Police, he held a number of senior leadership positions, including Commissioner of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, and senior positions in the police anti-corruption function. He has also served as a Special Adviser to the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.

Pol. Gen. Montree holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and brings extensive institutional and operational experience in law enforcement, criminal investigations, public security, regulatory enforcement, and coordination with governmental authorities.

Praphatsorn Pahurat

Praphatsorn Pahurat

Accounting and Financial Consultant

She is a professional accountant graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand. She has extensive experience in preparing and auditing financial statements in both Thai and English for clients from Thailand, China, and Japan.

Chidkamon Jongmeesathainrapap

Chidkamon Jongmeesathainrapap

Accounting and Financial Consultant

She is a professional accountant who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Bophit Phimuk Chakkrawat Campus. She has extensive experience in preparing and auditing financial statements in both Thai and English for clients from Thailand, China, and Japan.

Wannapa Saema

Wannapa Saema

Business Consultant

Wannapa Saema is a Thai-Chinese translator at TP & Associates. Fluent in both Thai and Chinese, she specializes in handling multicultural legal matters. She plays a key liaison role in negotiations and legal proceeding involving international stakeholders. She is an indispensable asset to every project she works on.

Related Capabilities

Legal documents translation
Legal interpretation

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Wannapa been involved in the following matters:

Initial client consultations and legal due diligence.
Serving as a bridge for cross-language communication within the team, assisting lawyers in handling various civil and criminal litigation cases.
Supporting foreign clients in Thailand with litigation matters and frequently acting as a key legal coordinator and interpreter in Thai-Chinese disputes.

Credentials

Education

Ramkhamhaeng University, LLB (Currently Studying)

Thungpang Chaipueng

Thungpang Chaipueng

Business Consultant

Thungpang Chaipueng is the Business Development team at TP & Associates. She graduated from Mae Fah Luang University with a degree in Business Chinese. She can use Chinese for document translation, communication, and coordination in legal and business-related work.

Related Capabilities

Liaising with government agencies and clients
Court Interpretation

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Thungpang been involved in the following matters:

Providing interpretation and communication support during meetings and official appointments
Translating corporate, legal, and government documents in Thai–Chinese contexts

Credentials

Education

Mae Fah Luang University, BA in Business Chinese, 2025

Kanyarat Thongma

Kanyarat Thongma

Business Consultant

Kanyarat Thongma is a Thai–Chinese interpreter specializing in cross-cultural communication and language mediation. Fluent in Thai and Chinese, she provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in educational，business and cultural contexts. She ensures clear and accurate communication between speakers, with strong attention to cultural nuances. Recognized for her reliability and adaptability, Kanyarat is valued for her ability to bridge language barriers, support collaboration, and enhance understanding across diverse settings.

Related Capabilities

Legal documents translation
Legal interpreting

Experience

Prior to and since joining TP, Kanyarat has been involved in the following matters:

Translating corporate, legal, and government documents in Thai–Chinese contexts.
Facilitating cross-language communication within legal teams, assisting in civil and criminal cases.
Coordinating with foreign clients in litigation and serving as interpreter in Thai–Chinese legal disputes.

Credentials

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature Southwest University, China ,2021
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Zhejiang University, China ,2025

Warawut Intaranop

Warawut Intaranop

Business Consultant

Warawut Intaranop is a Thai–Chinese interpreter specializing in regulatory compliance and cross-cultural business mediation. He bridges the communication gap for international clients, particularly in the digital asset and fintech sectors. Beyond linguistic expertise, Warawut possesses a strong functional understanding of internal control frameworks and IT governance standards. He is instrumental in translating complex legal and technical requirements into actionable operational frameworks, ensuring that tech-driven firms can navigate Thailand’s regulatory landscape with precision and confidence.

Related Capabilities

Legal documents translation
Legal interpreting
Regulatory Compliance

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Warawut has been involved in the following matters:

Translating corporate, legal, and government documents in Thai–Chinese contexts.
Facilitating cross-language communication within legal teams, assisting in civil and criminal cases.
Reviewing and refining internal operational manuals and Onboarding Guides to ensure strict compliance with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and AMLO (Anti-Money Laundering Office) regulations.
Structuring internal control frameworks for Digital Asset Dealer license applications, ensuring alignment with SEC standards.

Credentials

Education

Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Bophit Phimuk Chakkrawat Campus, Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language), 2017

Suchanan Chatanon

Suchanan Chatanon

Assistant Managing Partner

Suchanan Chatanon serves as the Assistant to the Managing Partner of the Firm, supporting the Managing Partner in the firm’s overall administration and internal management.

Her responsibilities focus on administrative oversight and internal process management. She supports internal operations and assists in the implementation of management decisions. Fluent in Thai, Chinese, and English, she works effectively in a multilingual professional environment. In addition to her internal management responsibilities, she provides support on corporate administrative matters when required.

Related Capabilities

Firm administration and operational support
Internal process management and implementation oversight
Support in the execution of management decisions
Corporate administrative assistance
Visa and work permit application support
Liaison with government authorities
Interpretation support at meetings and official appointments

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Suchanan been involved in the following matters:

Supporting the Managing Partner in the firm’s daily administration and internal management
Assisting in internal administrative coordination and process implementation
Assisting foreign investors in company incorporation and business operations in Thailand
Supporting clients in visa and work permit applications
Liaising with immigration and other relevant government authorities
Providing interpretation and communication support in meetings and official appointments

Credentials

Education

Srinakharinwirot University, BA in Oriental Languages – Chinese, 2022

Tanawin Boonthaisong

Tanawin Boonthaisong

Lawyer

Tanawin Boonthaisong is a lawyer at TP & Associates. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial legal services, including due diligence and regulatory advice. Tanawin has extensive experience advising clients on complex corporate matters, specifically Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Foreign Direct Investment, Joint Ventures, and other corporate transactions.

Related Capabilities

Corporate and Commercial
Mergers and Acquisitions
Regulatory Compliance
Foreign Direct Investment

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Tanawin has been involved in the following matters:

Registration of incorporation of a limited company, capital increase, capital reduction, change of directors, dissolution of a limited company, and liquidation of a limited company.
Reviewing and drafting loan agreements, building lease agreements, and land sale and purchase agreements.
Prepare and submit filings to the Social Security Office, the Revenue Department, and the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour.
Advise clients on Foreign Business License (FBL), Board of Investment (BOI) applications and company incorporation in Thailand.
Advise clients on corporate matters to ensure compliance with relevant laws in Thailand.

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2025

Education

Chulalongkorn University, LLB (Second Class Honors), 2024

Anyaphit Tanawatophas

Anyaphit Tanawatophas

Business Consultant

Anyaphit Tanawatophas has long focused on supporting Chinese enterprises in their investment and compliant operations in Thailand, with comprehensive experience spanning corporate matters and dispute resolution. She has led teams of lawyers and cross-disciplinary professionals in delivering integrated legal and business solutions to foreign clients, and possesses a deep understanding of the key needs of Chinese companies establishing and growing in Thailand.

Anyaphit has extensive experience in government liaison and regulatory coordination, enabling efficient engagement with authorities to ensure lawful, compliant, and sustainable operations in Thailand. She is fluent in Chinese, Thai, and English, and is committed to serving as a bridge for cooperation between Chinese and Thai businesses.

Related Capabilities

Government agency coordination and liaison
Foreign Direct Investment
Translation & Interpretation

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Anyaphit has been involved in the following matters:

Foreign Business Licensing: Applications for foreign business operations, Board of Investment (BOI) promotion certificates, and Foreign Business Licenses in Thailand
Corporate Services: Company incorporation, director amendments, shareholder structure changes, and registered capital increases
Government Relations: Coordination with government agencies including police stations, Department of Special Investigation, Central Investigation Bureau, and consular departments
Legal Translation: Translation of contracts and legal opinions between Thai, Chinese, and English
Court Interpretation: Serving as interpreter in civil and criminal court proceedings
Property Transactions: Land title transfers and mortgage registrations with the Land Department.

Credentials

Education

Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Thailand, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, 2016
Beijing Language and Culture University, China, Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, 2017

WEI Xinran

WEI Xinran

Associate

Xinran Wei is an Associate at TP & Associates whose practice focuses on cross-border investment, foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate matters, capital markets, and regulatory compliance in Thailand.

She advises Chinese and international clients, including listed companies and large foreign-invested enterprises, on investment structuring, market entry, corporate establishment and restructuring, foreign ownership requirements, corporate governance, investment promotion, regulatory approvals, and ongoing business operations. Her experience spans the full investment lifecycle, from initial structuring and legal analysis through transaction implementation and post-investment compliance.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, 2025
Exchange Programme, Soochow University, Taiwan, 2024
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, 2022

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Legal Professional Qualification Certificate, People’s Republic of China

Zihan Pan

Zihan Pan

Legal counsel

Zihan Pan is a legal counsel in TP & Associates.She holds a Master’s degree in Law from Xiamen University. Before joining TP, she worked at Dentons law firms, specializing in cross-border legal services. She has obtained the Legal Professional Qualification Certificate of the PRC. Her practice focuses on corporate law.

Related Capabilities

Mergers & Acquisitions
Foreign Direct Investment
Banking & Finance
Regulatory Compliance
Dispute Resolution

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Zihan Pan has been involved in the following matters:

Supporting Chinese state-owned banks in loan arrangements to Thai companies
Providing guidance to Chinese investors on joint venture establishment with Thai partners
Analyzing legal risks in tort and fraud case assessments
Facilitating resolution of international sales contract disputes
Preparing legal documentation for breach of contract matters including employment agreements, loan defaults, estate administrator appointments, and hire-purchase compliance
Advising employers and employees on labor dispute resolution processes before Thai labor authorities
Collaborating with local counsel on civil and criminal case defense strategies
Coordinating corporate registration formalities including company formation, director changes, and shareholder list submissions

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

2022, Legal Professional Qualification Certificate, People’s Republic of China, (non-practicing)

Education

Xiamen University, LLM, 2024
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, LLB, 2021

Shupeng Sun

Shupeng Sun

Legal counsel

Sun Shupeng is a legal counsel in TP & Associates. His practice focuses on corporate transactions, and regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture transactions and foreign direct investments, and other corporate transactions.

Related Capabilities

Mergers & Acquisitions
Foreign Direct Investment
Banking & Finance
Regulatory Compliance

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Shupeng has been involved in the following matters:

A subsidiary of a Chinese listed company in its acquisition of two Thai companies.
A Chinese state-owned bank in its loan to a Thai company.
A Chinese listed company in its cultural event in Thailand.
Chinese companies in their joint ventures with Thai Companies.

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

2021, Legal Professional Qualification Certificate, People’s Republic of China (non-practicing)

Education

Southwest University of Political Science and Law, LLM, 2024
Southwest University of Political Science and Law, LLB, 2021

FANG Yuan

FANG Yuan

Senior Associate

Yuan Fang is a Senior Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, corporate and commercial matters, regulatory compliance, and cross-border dispute resolution.

She advises Chinese and international clients on investments, acquisitions, financing transactions, corporate structuring, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters in Thailand. Her experience includes coordinating complex cross-border matters involving Thai and Chinese legal and business considerations and working closely with clients on the practical implementation of transactions and investments.

Yuan also assists clients in cross-border disputes, including the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, contractual disputes, and other matters involving parties or assets across Thailand and China.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Sun Yat-sen University, China, 2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China, 2019
Exchange Programme, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2017

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Legal Professional Qualification Certificate, People’s Republic of China

Bundarika Thaengthong

Bundarika Thaengthong

Legal counsel

Bundarika Thaengthong is a legal counsel at TP & Associates. His practice focuses on handling corporate legal services. Her practice focuses on handling corporate legal corporate law, Securities and Exchanges Law, Legal Due Diligence, and contract review

Related Capabilities

Capital Market
Corporate
M&A

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Bundarika has been involved in the following matters:

Drafting, reviewing and revising legal contracts and due diligence reports.
Provide the legal memos and legal opinion for clients.
Conducting research and reviewing clients’ business licenses and regulatory compliance to ensure all required licenses were obtained under applicable laws.

Credentials

Education

Thammasat University, LLB, 2025

Peemapon Kwonsawad

Peemapon Kwonsawad

Lawyer

Peemapon Kwonsawad is a lawyer at TP & Associates. His practice focuses on handling corporate legal services and compliance, including civil and commercial law, labor law, foreign business law, company registration, and contract review

Related Capabilities

Labor & Employment
Regulatory Compliance
General Corporate Matters
Mergers & Acquisitions
Foreign Direct Investment

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Peemapon has been involved in the following matters:

Drafting, reviewing and revising contracts, legal (case) briefs, legal memos, legal opinions, attorney’s letters, DD reports and other legal documents.
Assisting clients with procedural legal matters, including company establishment, license applications, etc.
Providing legal advice and support to clients on a variety of legal issues.

Credentials

Education

Srinakharinwirot University, LLB, 2023 (First Class Honors)

Narawit Nobpraphai

Narawit Nobpraphai

Lawyer

Narawit Nobpraphai is a lawyer at TP & Associates. His practice focuses on handling criminal and civil litigation matters, including corporate legal services.

Related Capabilities

Dispute Resolution
Mergers & Acquisitions
Foreign Direct Investment

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Narawit has been involved in the following matters:

Criminal litigation related to money laundering, and mule account
Drafting, reviewing and revising contracts, legal (case) briefs, legal memos, legal opinions, attorney’s letters, DD reports and other legal documents.
Providing legal advice and support to clients on a variety of legal issues.

Credentials

Education

Thammasat University, LLB, 2023 (Second Class Honors)

Anyamanee Wongvisavakorn

Anyamanee Wongvisavakorn

Associate

Anyamanee Wongvisavakorn is a licensed attorney in Thailand with professional experience in both legal practice and legal support services. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a law clerk for 1.5 years, gaining valuable knowledge in case preparation, contract drafting, and legal research. She has since practiced as a lawyer for over a year, representing clients in a range of corporate and commercial matters.

Related Capabilities

FDI
General Corporate Matter
English interpretation

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Anyamanee Wongvisavakorn has been involved in the following matters:

Serving as English interpreter in court trial
Filing for Foreign Business License for EV car’s battery recycle business
Legal execution process
Drafting and reviewing English contract
Drafting legal documents (e.g. Due diligence, Legal opinion, etc.)
Registration for company establish
VAT registration
SSO registration
Application for adopting a child

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2024

Education

Ramkhamhaeng University, LLB, 2020

Khiri O’Connor

Khiri O’Connor

Senior Associate

Khiri O’Connor is a Senior Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters, foreign direct investment, investment promotion, regulatory compliance, real estate, employment, and dispute resolution.

He regularly advises Thai and international clients on establishing and operating businesses in Thailand, including company incorporation, corporate registrations, foreign investment restrictions, BOI promotion, Foreign Business Licences and Certificates, commercial agreements, employment matters, immigration and work permits, and ongoing regulatory compliance. He also assists clients in matters involving the Department of Business Development, Revenue Department, Customs Department, Immigration Bureau, Department of Employment, and Thailand Board of Investment.

Khiri also has experience in civil, commercial, labour, and criminal litigation, including the preparation of pleadings, witness examinations, court proceedings, settlement negotiations, and litigation strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ramkhamhaeng University, 2022

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Lawyer, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2024

Thanyaphiphat Thiansanthia

Thanyaphiphat Thiansanthia

Lawyer

Thanyaphiphat Thiansanthia is a litigation lawyer at TP & Associates. His responsibilities include filing complaints with investigation officers, managing legal proceedings both in and out of court, and representing clients in complex civil and criminal litigation. He is committed to providing practical, client-focused legal solutions with a strong emphasis on dispute resolution. Thanyaphiphat Thiansanthia

Related Capabilities

Dispute Resolution

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Thanyaphiphat has been involved in the following matters:

Representing plaintiffs in civil tort claims, including motor vehicle accident cases, civil defamation, and bad faith use of rights
Representing in family law cases involving child legitimization, revocation of parental rights, guardianship and conservatorship appointments
Handling civil contract disputes including construction contract breaches, loan defaults, inheritance matters, informal lending (share), and hire-purchase agreements
Prosecuting criminal cases such as defamation via publication, money laundering, and mule account operations

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2025

Education

Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, LLB 2021

Atchawin Kerdphol

Atchawin Kerdphol

Associate

Atchawin Kerdphol is a licensed lawyer with experience in litigation, civil and labor cases, as well as contract drafting & review. He has supported various businesses, including FMCG, food & beverage, logistics, museums, and real estate. His practice focuses on representing clients with a scope of commercial matters through Thailand’s regulations.

Related Capabilities

Dispute Resolution

Experience

Prior to and since joining TP, Atchawin has been involved in the following matters:

Drafting and reviewing contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and consulting on legal risks and mitigation for terms and conditions of marketing/promotion campaigns to align with OCPB regulations
Represent clients in Civil and Labor cases

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2022

Education

Thammasat University, LLB, 2021

Kitsada Ruensuk

Kitsada Ruensuk

Senior Lawyer

Kitsada Ruensuk is a litigation lawyer at TP & Associates. His practice focuses on handling criminal and civil litigation matters, including filing complaints with investigation officers and representing clients in both court and out-of-court proceedings.

Related Capabilities

Dispute mediation

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Kitsada has been involved in the following matters:

Civil claims related to automobile accident torts, defamation, and abuse of rights
Family law cases such as child legitimation, revocation of parental authority, appointment of guardians and curators
Civil litigation involving breach of construction contracts, loan agreements, estate administration, default on informal lending (rotating savings), and hire-purchase agreements
Criminal litigation including defamation by publication, money laundering, and mule account cases

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2022

Education

Ramkhamhaeng University, B.Pol.Sc., 2021
Mae Fah Luang University, LLB, 2020

Janenarong Adisakrattana

Janenarong Adisakrattana

Senior Associate

Janenarong Adisakrattana is a Senior Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on dispute resolution and litigation across civil, commercial, criminal, and labour matters, including disputes with cross-border elements.

He represents and assists clients at all stages of the dispute resolution process, from pre-litigation strategy, negotiation, settlement and mediation to proceedings before investigating officers and the Thai courts. His experience includes contractual and commercial disputes, tort and fraud claims, criminal proceedings, employment disputes, and matters involving the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments in Thailand.

Janenarong also assists clients with corporate and real estate matters, including company registrations, contractual documentation, land transfers, mortgage registrations and releases, and other filings before relevant authorities.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ramkhamhaeng University, 2020

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Lawyer, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2022

Chirawan Phojit

Chirawan Phojit

Associate

Chirawan Phojit is a lawyer at TP & Associates. She represents clients in both court and out-of-court proceedings, handles criminal complaints filed with the police, and assists with various types of legal applications submitted to government agencies. Her practice spans a broad range of civil, criminal, and administrative matters, with experience in supporting clients through Thailand’s regulatory landscape.

Related Capabilities

Dispute Resolution
Foreign Direct Investment
Immigration

Experience

Prior and since joining TP, Chirawan has been involved in the following matters:

Filing applications for BOI promotion in categories 4.13, 4.5.2, 7.7, and 5.4.19.
Applying for and managing BOI promotion certificates and reporting project progress.
Requesting approval and placement of skilled workers under BOI privileges or through the IEAT system.
Applying for land ownership rights under BOI investment privileges.
Requesting permission for machinery importation through the e-MT system.
Acting as a representative in property transfer, sale, and mortgage registrations at land offices nationwide.
Representing clients in both civil and criminal cases.

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, Thailand, 2022

Education

Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, LLB, 2016

XU Xiaoqing, Ph.D.

XU Xiaoqing, Ph.D.

Managing Partner

Xiaoqing Xu is the Managing Partner and a founding member of TP & Associates, with nearly three decades of experience in corporate and commercial law, private equity, cross-border investment, and the international expansion of Chinese enterprises.

He spent much of his career practising in Mainland China, including in a senior management and partnership role at one of China’s leading law firms. He has acted as a long-term legal adviser to private equity funds, publicly listed companies, financial institutions, and major private enterprises on corporate transactions, investments, financing, business operations, and strategic development. His experience spans sectors including automotive and manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, intelligent manufacturing, semiconductors, financial services, and technology.

Since 2017, Xiaoqing has focused extensively on Chinese investment across ASEAN, advising major listed companies and private enterprises on market entry, investment structuring, acquisitions, financing, regulatory compliance, and business operations. At TP, he leads the firm’s overall management and plays a central role in its corporate, investment, private equity, and China-related practices. Combining legal experience with a background in management and finance, he brings a commercially focused perspective to complex cross-border matters.

Education

Ph.D. in Management, School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Northwest A&F University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), School of Law, Nanjing University

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Admitted to practice law in the People’s Republic of China
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), United States

Kavee Lohdumrongrat

Kavee Lohdumrongrat

Partner

Kavee Lohdumrongrat is a Partner of TP & Associates and a highly regarded dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience representing Thai and international clients in complex civil and criminal litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and contentious regulatory matters.

His practice focuses on construction and infrastructure disputes, complex commercial disputes, shareholder and joint venture disputes, insurance, real estate, employment, international trade, restructuring and insolvency, and class actions. He regularly acts for project owners, contractors, developers, investors, insurers, and international businesses in disputes involving contractual performance, delay, payment, termination, defects, damages, and other high-value claims.

Kavee represents clients before courts throughout Thailand and in arbitration under the rules of the Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and other arbitral institutions. He also advises clients at the pre-dispute stage on risk assessment, dispute strategy, negotiations, preservation of contractual rights, and preparation for litigation or arbitration. In recognition of his practice, Kavee was named among Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers by Asian Legal Business in 2025.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Leiden University, 2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Thammasat University, 2011

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Thai Barrister-at-Law, 2015
Lawyer, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2013
Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2015

Suphamit Watnoppakhun

Suphamit Watnoppakhun

Partner

Suphamit Watnoppakhun is a Partner of TP & Associates with a broad practice spanning corporate and foreign investment, major projects, regulatory matters, commercial litigation, criminal proceedings, and domestic and international arbitration. He advises and represents leading Thai and international corporations, listed companies, multinational enterprises, and major Chinese state-owned and private enterprises on both transactional and contentious matters in Thailand.

His corporate and investment practice focuses on market entry, investment structuring, foreign ownership, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, investment promotion, major projects, real estate, regulatory matters, and ongoing corporate and commercial issues. His dispute resolution practice covers complex and high-value civil and criminal litigation, regulatory investigations, construction and infrastructure disputes, shareholder and commercial disputes, arbitration, and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.

A significant part of Suphamit’s practice involves Thailand-China matters. Fluent in Thai, Mandarin Chinese, and English, he regularly works directly with senior management, in-house legal teams, state-owned enterprises, and multinational businesses across both jurisdictions. He also serves as an Honorary Adviser to the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights of the House of Representatives and as an Adviser to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, and has previously served as an Adviser to the Ministry of Justice. He has also held teaching and postgraduate supervision appointments at Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), First Class Honours, Chulalongkorn University, 2019

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Lawyer, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2021
Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2021

Chiry Yu

Chiry Yu

Managing Partner

Yu Chiyu, Co-founder of TP, holds a Master’s degree in Law and is a practicing lawyer in China.

He is a researcher at the China-ASEAN Legal Research Center and a part-time teacher at Southwest University of Political Science and Law. Lawyer Yu practiced at one of the largest law firms in China, DACHENG Law Firm, where he served as a partner. Since 2016, he has been based in the ASEAN region, accumulating extensive experience in providing services to Chinese enterprises. He has assisted numerous Chinese state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and large private enterprises in establishing branch offices in ASEAN countries and has provided end-to-end legal services for investment projects.

Ravit Sodsong

Ravit Sodsong

Senior Consultant

Ravit Sodsong is a Senior Consultant to TP & Associates with experience across government, public policy, business, and economics. He previously served as Head of the Minister of Justice’s Working Group, where he was involved in the coordination of policy, institutional, and public-sector matters within the Ministry of Justice.

His public-sector experience also includes serving as Spokesperson and Member of the Ad Hoc Committee considering the FY2026 national budget, as well as a Member of the Ad Hoc Committee considering the draft Food Act.

With a background in economics, business management, and public service, Ravit brings practical insight into government decision-making, legislative processes, public administration, and the interaction between the public and private sectors.

Dr. Akachai Tapananon

Dr. Akachai Tapananon

Senior Consultant

Dr. Akachai Tapananon has over 38 years’ professional experience in a wide range of litigation landscapes. His areas of specialization include Criminal, Civil, Commercial, Administrative, Labor and Bankruptcy Laws. Additionally, he represents the Chief Advisor of several reputable companies in Thailand where his insights and guidance have been instrumental in navigating complex legal challenges.

Santi Pongjareanpit

Santi Pongjareanpit

Senior Consultant

Mr. Santi Pongjareanpit previously served as a Partner of theChina Business Division at KPMG until his honorary retirement.He is a Certified Public Accountant (Thailand) and a LicensedValuer in Thailand.Over the years, he has advised a wide rangeof major multinational and domestic corporations, includingHuawei, HFR, TPl, DRACO PCB, BASF, Mercedes, and the APEX

Zhang Haibo

Zhang Haibo

Senior Consultant

Haibo Zhang is a Senior Consultant to TP & Associates with extensive executive and industry experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, and advanced manufacturing sectors in Thailand and China.

He previously held senior executive positions with an automotive manufacturer. Through these roles, he developed substantial experience in automotive investment, manufacturing, market development, supply chains, government relations, and the establishment and operation of major Chinese automotive businesses in Thailand.

As an early participant in the development of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry, Haibo has also been actively involved in industry engagement concerning Thailand’s EV ecosystem and related policies. He currently serves as a Senior Adviser to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce in Thailand and brings extensive knowledge of the commercial, industrial, and institutional environment affecting Chinese investors in Thailand.

Dr. Ackarat Tapananon

Dr. Ackarat Tapananon

Senior Consultant

Dr. Ekkarat Tapananon contributes to a vast array of legal fields pertaining to commercial, business and intricated litigation. With a decade of experience at leading companies in Thailand, he specializes in value-complex litigations, legal disputes and general civil and criminal issues to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.

Veerajak Jareonleenava

Veerajak Jareonleenava

Senior Consultant

Veerajak Jareonleenava is an investment and corporate management consultant. He has more than 20 years of experience working in government and private sector projects, with expertise in providing investment advice to leading private companies nationwide. He is dedicated to finding business partners who engage in the same business to form a collaboration that can drive the business with highest efficiency, including providing factories and supporting investors to submit investment promotion applications.

Xia Qu

Xia Qu

Senior Consultant

Ms. Qu has over 15 years of experience in cross-border investment,mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Since 2008,she has provided legal services to multinational corporations,Chinese state-owned enterprises, and listed companies oncross-border investment and M&A projects. Her clients have includ-ed Coca-Cola, Shell, Dentsply Sirona, LBBW, United Overseas Bank(UOB),Warner Music, China Unicom, China Life Insurance CompanyLimited, China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd., ChinaEnergy Engineering Corporation Limited, China Datang CorporationLtd., CNPC Captive Insurance Company Limited, Wumart, andVantone. She has earned high recognition from her clients for herprofessional expertise and service.

Shen Zhong

Shen Zhong

Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant on Financial and Tax Affairs, is a registered accountant in China with over 15 years of professional experience. He worked for over 10 years at KPMG before becoming an equity partner at RSM, where he has extensive experience in assisting Chinese enterprises and individuals in their international ventures and meeting the overseas capital operation needs of clients.

Dong Longfei

Dong Longfei

Senior Consultant

Mr. Dong once served in management roles at ICBC Thailand for an extended period. He is the co-founder and CEO of Harvest Asset and Heng Rui Asset Management with extensive experience in real estate, Business Cooperation, and investment in Thailand.

JIANG Yuting

JIANG Yuting

Associate

Yuting Jiang is an Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on cross-border investment, corporate and commercial matters, financial services, regulatory compliance, and civil and commercial dispute resolution.

She advises Chinese enterprises on investment and business operations in Thailand, including investment structuring, joint ventures, financing arrangements, commercial contracts, licensing, and regulatory matters. Her experience spans financial services and asset management, real estate, healthcare and biotechnology, consumer and retail, and industrial businesses.

Yuting also has experience in high-value financial disputes, asset recovery, enforcement, and restructuring matters.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), East China University of Political Science and Law, 2023
Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Laws (Dual Degrees), Yantai University, 2020

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Legal Professional Qualification Certificate, People’s Republic of China

Na Napat Bootphet

Na Napat Bootphet

Associate

Na Napat Bootphet is an Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on dispute resolution, foreign direct investment, and corporate and regulatory matters, with particular experience advising Chinese companies investing and operating in Thailand.

She represents clients in civil and criminal proceedings before the Thai courts, including complex commercial, construction, foreign business, and nominee-shareholding disputes. Her experience includes case strategy, pleadings, witness and evidence preparation, court hearings, cross-examinations, interim relief, arbitration, and enforcement proceedings.

Na Napat also advises clients on investment structuring, BOI promotion, corporate establishment, land and factory arrangements, commercial contracts, legal due diligence, and post-investment regulatory compliance. Fluent in Thai, Mandarin Chinese, and English, she regularly works directly with Chinese clients and in-house legal teams on both contentious and investment matters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Honors), Chulalongkorn University, 2023

Admissions & Professional Qualifications

Lawyer, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, 2024

Anyamanee Sawangsuk

Anyamanee Sawangsuk

Associate

Anyamanee Sawangsuk is an Associate of TP & Associates whose practice focuses on international trade and trade remedies, including anti-dumping and safeguard proceedings. She advises domestic producers, exporters, industry associations, and downstream users on trade-remedy investigations affecting Thailand and international markets.

Her experience includes original investigations, expiry reviews, safeguard proceedings, petition preparation, questionnaire responses, verification, public hearings, and the development of legal and economic arguments based on pricing, import, market, and industry data. She has advised leading Thai manufacturers and listed companies in the steel, rubber, petrochemical, and healthcare sectors and regularly works with government authorities, foreign counsel, economists, and other professional advisers.

Anyamanee also has experience in competition law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, corporate and commercial matters, and dispute resolution. She contributed research and drafting support to the OECD’s peer review of Thailand’s competition law and policy and advises clients in Thai and English.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), First Class Honours, Thammasat University, 2023

Xin Chen

Xin Chen

Senior legal counsel

Xin Chen is a licensed attorney in the People’s Republic of China with over fifteen years of legal practice experience prior to joining TP. She previously practiced at Allbright Law Offices (Shanghai), Capital Equity Legal Group (Shanghai), and Beijing Zhongkai (Shanghai) Law Firm, where she served as a Senior Partner. She has advised numerous listed companies in China, with experience covering general counsel services, non-contentious investment and financing matters, and civil and commercial dispute resolution. She adopts a commercially focused approach, providing practical and strategic legal solutions to support clients in managing legal and regulatory risks.

Related Capabilities

Corporate General Counsel Services
Non-contentious Investment and Financing
Civil and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Corporate Governance and Compliance

Experience

Prior to and since joining TP, Xin Chen has been involved in the following matters:

Providing ongoing legal advisory services to listed companies and large enterprises in China
Conducting legal due diligence, structuring transactions, and drafting and reviewing transaction documents for equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, and financing projects
Advising on corporate governance optimization and compliance framework development
Representing clients in significant civil and commercial litigation matters

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney at Law, People’s Republic of China

Education

Yunnan University, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
East China University of Political Science and Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Our Professionals Team

Management team

XU Xiaoqing, Ph.D.

Kavee Lohdumrongrat

Suphamit Watnoppakhun

Chiry Yu

Anyaphit Tanawatophas

Senior CounSels

Pol.Gen.Montree Yimyaem

Ravit Sodsong

Zhang Haibo

Associates

FANG Yuan

Janenarong Adisakrattana

Khiri O’Connor

JIANG Yuting

Chirawan Phojit

WEI Xinran

Atchawin Kerdphol

Na Napat Bootphet

Anyamanee Wongvisavakorn

Anyamanee Sawangsuk

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