Academic Qualifications:
- 1997, Master
of Laws in International Legal Studies, Golden Gate University
School of Law, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
- 1995, Bachelor
of Laws, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Professional Qualifications:
- 2000, received
lawyer's license
Training and Seminars:
- July 26-August 4, 2008, Lex Mundi: Cross-Border Transactions
Program, Monterey, California.
- May 16-31, 2005, Course on Rights
of Creditors/Debtors: Problem, Obstacle and Strategy of
Reorganization Plan Administration, organized by the Central
Bankruptcy Court, Bangkok, Thailand
- August 2003, Multilaw Academy Program
(A Cross Border Venture, From Start to Finish), Quebec,
Canada
- 2001, Techniques
of Negotiation for Business, Law Asia and Arbitration Office,
Thailand
- 2001, Contract Law Training Course,
Euromoney Training, Hong Kong
- 2000, Diploma
in English for Lawyers Training Program (Specialized Course),
Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
- 2000, Diploma
in E-Commerce Law, Office of the Judicial Affairs, Ministry
of Justice, Bangkok, Thailand
- 2000, Graduate
Diploma in International Trade Law, Thai Bar Association,
Bangkok, Thailand
Employment:
- October
1997-November 1998, Legal Intern, Law Office of Bruce W. Burns, San Jose, California,
U.S.A.
Description of Major
Areas of Work Handled:
- Advising and assisting
clients on mergers and acquisitions
- Company formation
(Thai majority-owned; joint venture company, U.S. company under
Thai-U.S. Treaty, formation of joint venture companies pursuant
to joint venture contract, BOI promotion)
- Reviewing and/or
preparing various commercial contracts
- Advising on legal
and regulatory aspects of banking and investment in Thailand
- Advising banks,
financial institutions, investors and clients on loan and financial
documentation, and security therefor, including preparation thereat
- Advising and assisting clients on financial/debt
restructuring
Membership in
Professional Societies and Other Organizations:
- Lawyers Council
of Thailand (formerly The Law Society of Thailand)
- Thai Bar Association
- Representative to New Zealand-Thai
Chamber of Commerce
Publications
and Presentations:
- "A
supplier's look at distributorship agreements",
Corporate Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post Business News,
December 21, 2007. Also published in Thailand:
Legal Developments, May 2008.
- (With Santhapat Periera), "Opening
of a Bank Account in Thailand by Non-Residents",
November 2007.
- (With Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Cynthia
Pornavalai, Sriwan Puapondh, Nuttaphol Arammuang, Parichart
Monaiyakul, Suebsiri Taweepon and Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa),
"Doing Business in ... Handbook 2008" (chapter
on Thailand), published by Practical Law Company in association
with Lex Mundi, November 2007.
- (With Cynthia Pornavalai, Pimvimol
Vipamaneerut, Sriwan Puapondh, and Edward A. Madden), "Doing
Business in ... Handbook 2007" (chapter on Thailand),
12th edition, published by Practical Law Company in association
with Lex Mundi, November 2006.
- "Legal
guidelines for a lease agreement", Corporate
Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post Business News, May 5, 2006.
- (With Cynthia Pornavalai, Pimvimol
Vipamaneerut, Sriwan Puapondh, and Edward A. Madden), "Doing
Business in ... Handbook 2006" (chapter on Thailand),
11th edition, published by Practical Law Company in association
with Lex Mundi, November 2005.
- (With Santhapat Periera), TV presentation on "Takeover",
Nhee Phan Din - Business Digest Program, UBC Channel 7,
October 18, 2005.
- (With Cynthia Pornavalai, Pimvimol
Vipamaneerut, Sriwan Puapondh, and Edward A. Madden), "Doing
Business in ... Handbook 2005" (chapter on Thailand),
10th edition, published by Practical Law Company in association
with Lex Mundi, November 2004.
- (With Santhapat Periera), "Opening
of a Bank Account in Thailand by a Non-Resident",
August 2003.
- (With Piyanuj Ratprasatporn), "Immigration
and Work Permit Practices and Guidelines for Business Organization",
presented at the Legal Guidance for Foreigners Seminar
organized by the Faculty of Law, Dhurakijpundit University,
Bangkok, November 1-2, 2002.
- (With Dussadee
Rattanopas), "The
Need for a Secured Transactions Law". Thailand:
Legal Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins Newsletter), September
2002.
- "Thailand's
Legal System: Requirements, Practice, and Ethical Conduct".
Posted on Mondaq.com,
September 2001.
- "The
Board of Investment (BOI)", presented at the Monday
Forum of Tilleke & Gibbins, August 23, 1999.
Practice Areas:
Commercial
and International Trade, Corporate, Investment Law
E-mail:
Telephone:
+66 2653 5541
Facsimile:
+66 2653
5678
(August
2008) 
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