Founder

Law Firm in Bangkok, Thailand

When Anurak & Associates Attorneys-at-Law was established in 1986, the founder’s goal was to establish a boutique Thai law firm with an international networking system that would offer exceptional legal services. Additionally, Anurak Chayut, the founder, wanted to energize young Thai lawyers into pursuing international and cross-border practices. Over the years, the firm has flourished and grown into a full service law firm and has established itself as a trustworthy presence in Thailand and throughout its well-known network in six continents.

Professor DR. Anurak Chayut, Esq.

Professor of Law in International Trade, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University (2017)
LLD.-HON., Faculty of Law, Thammasat University (2009)
Barrister-at-Law, The Thai Bar, Thailand (1969)
LLB., Faculty of Law, Thammasat University (1968)

Position: Managing Director of Anurak & Associates Limited
Managing Partner of Anurak & Associates E-mail: chayut@anuraklaw.com
Website: www.Anuraklaw.com

Profession: Attorney-at-Law (1969-Present)

Professional Works:
• Former President of Lawyers Council of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage (2003-2016 / 3rd term)
• Council Member of The Thai Bar Under the Royal Patronage (2020-Present)
• Former President of IPBA (1999 – 2000)
• Registered Mediator of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (ADR), Office of the Judiciary
• Registered Arbitrator of the Arbitration Institute, Office of the Judiciary

Legislative Works:
• Former Member of constitution Drafting Committee (2007)
• Former Chairman of the Sub-Committee on the Proposal for legislation and amendment of Laws in compliance with the Constitution (2007)
• Former Vice President and Member of the Finance, Banking and Financial Institutes Committee, the Senate
• Former Second Vice President of the Committee for reviewing the Intention of the Bill, the Thai National Assembly
• Former Chairman of Counsellor and Member of the Science, Technology and Telecommunication Committee, the Senate

Educational Works:
• Council Member of Legal Education Institute, the Thai Bar under the Royal Patronage (2020-Present)
• Former Chairman of the Commission of Regulating Standards and Impartiality of Admission of Thammasat University
• Former Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Institute of Advocacy Training, the Lawyers Council under the Royal Patronage
• Former Member of Thammasat University Board of Trustees
• Lecturer of Thammasat University, Chulalongkorn University, the Thai Bar and the Lawyers Council under the Royal Patronage

Human Rights:
• Former Chairman of Working Committee to Support Human Rights and Alternative Justice
• Former Committee Member of the Independent Board for National Harmony
• Chairman of the Board for Legal Aid, the Lawyers Council under the Royal Patronage
(2013-2016 / 3rd term )

Social Work:
• Chairman of the Foundation for Good Governance of Laws (2017-present)
• Former Vice President of Thammasat Association under the Royal Patronage
• Former Board Member and Second Vice President of the Press Council of Thailand (2004-2009)
• Former Board Member of the Accounting Council
• Former advisor to the Architect Council (1997-2010)
• Former advisor to Thai Broadcast Journalists Association
• Former Board Member of King Mongkut Foundation

Decorations and Awards
• Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• Knight Commander (Second Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
• Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
• Rule of Law Award from American Bar Association (2007)
• Best Lawyer Award from the Lawyers Council of Thailand (2012)