{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Look for a lawyer who represents the buyer, not the developer, and demand a written engagement before work starts. The right lawyer should cover buyer-focused areas such as lease terms, company structures, construction contracts, defects, management obligations and taxes. Independence is crucial to avoid conflicts of interest, especially in matters like renewals and title issues. Confirm they have Thai-property expertise and the ability to coordinate with other professionals if needed. Relying on an independent buyer-side attorney helps ensure checks are thorough and not guided by sales pressure. Use their services alongside a surveyor or accountant as appropriate, rather than relying solely on the developer\u2019s representatives.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","conversation_depth":1,"conversation_followup_type":"decision","conversation_parent_slug":"should-the-developer-s-lawyer-act-for-the-buyer","conversation_reason":"Answers how to choose a buyer-focused lawyer, a natural next step after the guidance.","conversation_root_slug":"should-the-developer-s-lawyer-act-for-the-buyer","created_at":"2026-08-30T19:26:22+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-08-31","display_date":"2026-08-31","drip_batch":"2026-08-31","drip_status":"daily_auto_published","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, Thai lawyer or qualified adviser.","id":"daily-20260831-03-923a80b3b5","image_ids":["[\"klpg_img_0420\"]"],"json_url":"/answer/what-should-i-look-for-when-choosing-an-independent-thai-lawyer.json","last_updated":"2026-08-30T19:26:22+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This is general property guide information only, not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-08-30T19:26:22+00:00","question":"What should I look for when choosing an independent Thai lawyer?","question_intent":"decision","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:26:22 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"what-should-i-look-for-when-choosing-an-independent-thai-lawyer","source":"daily_auto_digital_twin_property_guide","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"daily_auto_digital_twin_property_guide","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["conversation follow-up","daily_property_guide","Due Diligence & Contracts","daily_auto","digital_twin"],"updated_at":"2026-08-30T19:26:22+00:00"}