Our Services
Three Services. Fixed Fees. Written Deliverables.
Hotel licensing counsel, TAT tour operator registration, and hospitality contract review — each one defined in scope, and priced before you commit.
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How Ratana Structures Each Engagement
1. Scope Definition
We begin by confirming the exact scope of work and the fee. You have a clear picture of what the engagement covers before anything begins.
2. Preparation & Coordination
We prepare the documents, liaise with the relevant authority, and keep you informed as each stage is completed. You receive substantive updates, not procedural noise.
3. Written Deliverable
Every engagement ends with a document in your hands — a submitted application, a contract memo, or a licensing summary — that you can reference and act on independently.
Service One
Hotel & Resort Operating License Counsel
฿31,500 — Fixed fee
Considered guidance through the hotel licensing process under the Hotel Act — eligibility assessment, building safety compliance, environmental and zoning considerations, and the relationship between hotel licensure and condotel or service apartment alternatives. We prepare or review the application, coordinate with the relevant district office, and discuss the operational obligations that follow. Suited to investors building a property, operators inheriting one, and condotel projects considering a transition.
What Is Included
Eligibility assessment under the Hotel Act
Building safety and zoning review
Application preparation and district office coordination
Discussion of condotel vs hotel licensing options
Summary of ongoing operational obligations on completion
Process Steps
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1
Initial scope discussion — review of property details and intended use
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Eligibility assessment — confirm whether application is appropriate and identify any preliminary steps
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3
Document preparation — compile and prepare application in Thai to district office standard
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4
Submission and follow-up — lodge with district office and respond to any queries
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5
Completion — delivery of summary memo covering ongoing compliance obligations
Service Two
Tour Operator & Travel Agency Licensing
฿9,800 — Fixed fee
Quiet preparation of Tourism Authority of Thailand business operator license applications and bond requirements for inbound, outbound, and domestic tour businesses. We discuss the categories of license available, the financial bond options, and the practical compliance considerations once the license is issued. Suited to founders launching a new agency and to existing operators expanding their categories.
What Is Included
TAT license category selection guidance (inbound, outbound, domestic)
Financial bond options explained and compared
Application preparation and TAT submission
Post-issuance compliance overview
Process Steps
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Initial review — confirm business model and appropriate license category
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2
Bond structure discussion — compare financial bond options and guide selection
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3
Application preparation — compile documents to TAT standard
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4
Submission and follow-up with TAT regional office
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5
Completion memo — summary of annual renewal and compliance requirements
Service Three
Hospitality Contract Review
฿4,200 per contract — Fixed fee
A focused review of a contract you are considering with a tour vendor, booking platform, or local supplier — flagging clauses that often benefit from negotiation, indemnities that may carry hidden weight, and termination provisions that can affect cash flow. Delivered as a memorandum with redline suggestions and a short summary. Additional contracts can be added at the same rate.
What Is Included
Full review of one contract per engagement
Written memo identifying clauses of concern
Redline suggestions for negotiation
Short plain-language summary for non-legal readers
Covers vendor, platform, and supplier agreements
Process Steps
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Contract received — client sends the agreement for review
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Full review — we read the entire contract and identify issues
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3
Memo preparation — written observations and suggested redlines
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4
Delivery — memo and redlined contract sent within the agreed timeframe
Decision Guide
Which Service Fits Your Situation
| Your Situation | Hotel Licensing | TAT Licensing | Contract Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building or acquiring a hotel or resort | |||
| Assessing a condotel vs hotel licensing structure | |||
| Starting or expanding a tour agency | |||
| Adding inbound or outbound categories to existing TAT license | |||
| Reviewing a booking platform or OTA agreement | |||
| Assessing a vendor or supplier contract | |||
| Reviewing a hotel management agreement |
Not sure which applies? Send us a brief description and we will let you know.
Across All Services
Standards That Apply to Every Engagement
PDPA Compliance
Client information is handled in accordance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. No data shared without instruction.
Written Advice
All substantive advice is provided in writing. Verbal summaries are supplementary — the written document is the deliverable.
Bar-Registered Practice
All legal advice is provided by registered members of the Lawyers Council of Thailand, operating within the Thai legal framework.
Direct Communication
You communicate with the lawyer handling your matter — not a receptionist or assistant relaying information.
Transparent Fees
Service Fees
Hotel & Resort
฿31,500
Per hotel licensing engagement
- Eligibility assessment
- Application preparation
- District office coordination
- Completion summary memo
Tour Operator
฿9,800
Per TAT licensing engagement
- Category guidance
- Bond structure advice
- Application preparation
- Post-license compliance overview
Contract Review
฿4,200
Per contract reviewed
- Full contract review
- Written memo
- Redline suggestions
- Plain-language summary
Have Questions About Which Service Fits?
Send a brief description of your situation. We will let you know which service applies and what to expect — with no obligation at that stage.
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