{"_editor_airtable_record_id":"recZAyf9gNXEGOpy3","ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Before engaging, ask about who the lawyer represents and whether there is any potential conflict of interest with the seller or developer. Confirm the scope: contract review, title due diligence, company structure, lease terms, tax implications, and any permits or building approvals. Request a written engagement letter with the expected deliverables, timelines, fee structure (hourly rates or fixed fees), retainer amount, and billing arrangements. Check qualifications: Thai bar membership, experience with foreign ownership, and familiarity with transfer at the Land Office. Ask about coordination with other professionals you will hire (surveyors, inspectors, accountants). Find out how they communicate updates (language, frequency, format) and how disputes or delays are handled. Verify whether they will accompany you to meetings and translate documents if needed. Finally, ensure they will act solely in your interests and provide clear termination terms if you are unhappy.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","created_at":"2026-09-26T19:30:21+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-09-26","display_date":"2026-09-26","drip_batch":"2026-09-27","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":"khao-lak-property-guide--daily-20260927-03-b50c985a0a","image_ids":["[\"[\\\"klpg_img_0420\\\"]\"]"],"json_url":"/answer/what-specific-questions-should-i-ask-an-independent-thai-lawyer-before-engagement.json","last_updated":"2026-09-26T19:30:21+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":true,"published_at":"2026-09-26T19:30:21+00:00","qa_id":"khao-lak-property-guide--daily-20260927-03-b50c985a0a","question":"What specific questions should I ask an independent Thai lawyer before engagement?","question_intent":"application","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:30:21 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"what-specific-questions-should-i-ask-an-independent-thai-lawyer-before-engagement","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":"2026-09-26T19:30:21+00:00"}