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Who are we

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About Baan Thai

Who are we

Welcome to Baan Thai, a focused immigration law firm where experienced counselors and attorneys join forces to make your Thai home a reality. Founded by leaders with decades of professional and personal experience in Thai immigration, our team understands how time-consuming and challenging the process can often be, especially for non-native speakers or for Thai spouses and fiancees trying navigate your home country’s legal requirements. That’s why we work hard to simplify every step. Our team will offer you a complete, thorough road map, guiding you through every step and providing vigorous advocacy and creative solutions if the need arises.

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What we offer

Our mission is to help you create your own Thai home through considered and informed decisions. We will provide clear guideposts while bridging any language or cultural gaps. Hands-on and compassionate, we understand how invested you are in your love of Thailand – because so are we.

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Meet our team

One of these friendly faces will be your go-to guide and adviser.

Mark Friedman

Managing Director

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Sikarin (Roy)
Sripaoraya

Managing Counsel

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Stephen Hazeltine

Chief Operations Officer

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Apitsada (Mint)
Bunditchart

Associate

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Sathida
Pulsawat (Chup)

Associate

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Maya Songsakulchai

Associate

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Rinrada
Chanakul (Mind)

Associate

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Thananya
Nanchanseang (Aum)

Associate

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Thitiporn
Sawangjaroen (Saipaan)

Associate

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WANWISA KANLAYASAI

Wanwisa
Kanlayasai (Preow)

Immigration consultant

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Yanisa
Soomsub (Cake)

Assistant Office Administrator

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Orawan
Lasringiyom (Auy)

Office Administrator

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Prasopchok
Punyawatsirikun (Copter)

Marketing Coordinator

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"Baan Thai has assisted me whether in personal or business matters in the past. In cases where others say the chances are very small, but Baan Thai can take that opportunity to make everything possible and I am grateful for all decisions made. Moreover, Baan Thai always works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome on your behalf."
Sudarut Gilbertson
“Superb service. When I was planning to move to the United States with my fiancé, I felt so lucky that we were introduced to Baan Thai’s Khun Noina. She was very kind, friendly and super helpful from day one! She made everything easy and I completely trusted her every step of the way. What started as a business relationship, but it quickly evolved into a lasting friendship.”
Jason Gilbertson
“When my wife and I were looking for a company to help us with our marriage visa, we chose NoiNa due to her vast knowledge and experience – and we’re so very thankful we did.  We heard so many horror stories from other people about obtaining a marriage visa, but once we decided to work with NoiNa all that fear and anxiety quickly faded. She was prompt, hardworking and had an answer to every question we could think of.”
Devin
“I want to thank Laddawan for helping my Thai wife secure her Canadian visa. Having not had a great experience with another immigration lawyer before,  I was looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, competent, efficient, and with a high success rate. She was very quick, always replying to my emails and calling me, being very thorough with paperwork, looking into every detail possible to make sure my application was successful.”
The Freedmans
“My husband and I were very happy to have Noina help us do our visa applications. Noina was very professional and thorough with the required paperwork and complicated processes. She puts her heart into each case and she loves her job. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional visa assistant – Noina will be the best person to help realize your love story.”
Sangduan Mitchell
“Having K. Noina to help us navigate the paperwork and processes with our married visa was wonderful. She was prompt to answer any questions, gave us peace of mind through the entire process and provided any clarifications needed. She is very professional and knows exactly what she’s doing, which made the process with USCIS go very smoothly. We highly recommend K. Noina to anyone who might need her help.”
T. Southerton (UK national)
“Baan Thai was assigned to handle my immigration case. My fiancee and I were trying to get married in Thailand, but I was not permanently located in Thailand. This presented some hurdles, paperwork and visa entry requirements. Since then we bought a house and Baan Thai also handled this. They are one of the very best Thai lawyers.”

We are ready to help and answer every question you may have.

Our dedicated and experienced team is here and ready to help you as we have for so many others. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Mark Joseph Friedman

Managing Director

Mark is the co-founder and Managing Director of Baan Thai Immigration Solutions. Mark is a member of the California Bar and a 1987 graduate with honors from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. For the past 20 years, Mark has served as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for global, US private, and public companies. His work required extensive engagement with government regulatory and law enforcement agencies, including the US Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Customs and Immigration Service, and states’ Attorney Generals. He also served for 15 years on the Board of Directors for the largest pro bono legal services agency in Los Angeles and is currently a member of the Board and Secretary for a criminal justice nonprofit organization.

Thai immigration is both a professional and personal pursuit. Mark’s spouse immigrated from Thailand many years ago and is now a US citizen. Mark immigrated to Thailand with his wife, where they split their time between their home in Phetchabun Province and Bangkok. Mark is actively pursuing his Thai language studies.

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Sikarin (Roy) Sripaoraya

Managing Counsel

Sikarin “Roy” Sripaoraya, Managing Associate Counsel, leads our Corporate and Thai Visa teams. Roy brings 9+ years of experience, counseling expat and Thai corporate clients and foreign investors in areas that include corporate structure and formation and obtaining investment promotion certification from the Thailand Board of Investment. Roy also provides ancillary corporate compliance, permitting, work permit and visa immigration services. Roy is a 2015 graduate from Thammasat University with a bachelor’s degree in law. He is fluent in English and Thai.

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Stephen Hazeltine

Chief Operations Officer

Stephen has been living and working in Thailand for the past 11 years, helping both businesses and non-profits streamline their operations through systems development and automation. Stephen’s business and technology background is an ideal addition to our growing firm as we focus on improving the client experience. As a fluent Thai speaker (including reading and writing), Stephen will ably lead our Thai administrative and marketing teams, and assist Roy and his Thai legal team with the tools they need to deliver results.

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Apitsada (Mint) Bunditchart

Associate

Mint is a Thai licensed attorney and is responsible for providing immigration services to expats looking to make Thailand their home. This includes helping clients successfully navigate the retirement and marriage visa processes. Mint also supports expats looking to start their businesses in the Kingdom including assisting with corporate formations, work permits and business visas, as well as Board of Investment matters. She is fluent in both English and Thai.

Mint is a 2022 graduate from Chulalongkorn University with a bachelor’s degree in law. She holds a lawyer’s license credentialed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

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Sathida Pulsawat (Chup)

Associate

Sathida Pulsawat (Chup) is an Associate at Baan Thai, assisting our expat clients with making Thailand home, including navigating the visa process. Chup is a 2022 graduate from Kasetsart University with a bachelor’s degree in law with a focus on international and immigration law. She also served as an intern at the Office of the Attorney-General. Chup lived in Australia for one and half years, and appreciates, firsthand, how challenging and stressful the visa process can be. This experience fueled her passion for helping others navigate the complexities of immigration. Chup is fluent in both Thai and English.

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Maya Songsakulchai

Associate

Maya Songsakulchai (Maya) is an Associate at Baan Thai, assisting our expat clients with making Thailand home, including navigating the visa process. Maya is a 2024 graduate from Thammasat University with a bachelor’s degree in international business law. She also performed pro bono legal work with Amnesty International Thailand during the general election in 2023.

Maya lived and studied in California for a year, and appreciates, firsthand, how challenging and stressful the visa process can be. This experience fueled her passion for helping others navigate the complexities of immigration. Maya is fluent in both Thai and English.

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Rinrada Chanakul (Mind)

Associate

Mind is an Associate assisting our expat clients with making Thailand home, including navigating the visa process. She is a 2025 graduate from Chulalongkorn University with a bachelor’s degree in law. She also served as an intern at a law firm specializing in corporate law and mergers & acquisitions.

Mind is fluent in English and Thai, and studied English in the U.S. and the U.K. This international experience inspired her to help others succeed in their immigration journey.

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Thananya "Aum" Nanchanseang

Associate

Thananya Nanchanseang (Aum) is an Associate at Baan Thai, assisting our expat clients with making Thailand home, including navigating the visa process. Aum is a 2025 graduate from Thammasat University with a bachelor's degree in law. During her time at university, Aum worked closely with professors as a Teaching Assistant, supporting legal research and academic activities.
Aum also gained international exposure through a student exchange program in the United States. Living abroad allowed her to better understand the challenges of adapting to a new country, navigating unfamiliar systems, and communicating across cultures. This experience strengthened her empathy and inspired her commitment to supporting foreigners who wish to build their lives in Thailand. Aum is fluent in both Thai and English.

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Thitiporn "Saipaan" Sawangjaroen

Associate

Thitiporn Sawangjaroen (Sai Paan) is an Associate at Baan Thai, assisting our expat clients with making Thailand home, including navigating the visa process. Sai Paan is a 2025 graduate from Chulalongkorn University with a bachelor’s degree in law.

Sai Paan is fluent in both Thai and English, with strong international experience. Sai Paan spent approximately eight months in the United States through an international work exchange program and completed a short winter course in France, developing hands-on experience in multicultural environments. This international experience inspired her to help others succeed in their immigration journey.

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Wanwisa Kanlayasai (Preow)

Immigration Consultant

Wanwisa (“Preow”) Kanlayasai is an experienced Immigration Consultant (US Visas) for Baan Thai. Preow is responsible for counseling clients seeking US CR-1 (spouse), K-1 (fiancée) and B-1/B-2 (visitor) visas, completing USCIS and NVC applications and petitions and compiling supporting documentation. Preow is fluent in English and Thai and spent 18 months in Queensland, Australia performing volunteer work on behalf of her church.

Preow earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, Sakon Nakhon Province.

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Yanisa Soomsub (Cake)

Assistant Office Administrator

Yanisa Soomsub (Cake) serves as the Assistant Office Administrator. She supports client relations, including invoice and accounting systems. Yanisa also supports the U.S. visa team, including compiling visa-related applications and documentation. Yanisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in French from Silpakorn University (2024) and is fluent in French, English, and Thai.

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Orawan Lasringiyom

Office Administrator

Orawan (“Auy”) Lasringiyom is Baan Thai’s Office Administrator. Auy is responsible for the company’s accounting and client relations functions and manages the company’s relationship with its certified Thai accountants. She also leads the human resources function for the company, including employee benefits. Auy has substantial law firm administration experience and is fluent in English and Thai.

Auy earned a master’s in business administration from Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok. Auy also received a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Uttaradit Rahabhat University, Uttaradit Province.

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Prasopchok ("Copter") Punyawatsirikun

Marketing Coordinator

Copter plays a vital role in planning and executing our marketing efforts, and Baan Thai continues to be a trusted voice on immigration matters for expats in Thailand and for Thais wanting to visit or immigrate overseas. With over 5 years of digital marketing experience, Copter will apply his exceptional marketing skills and technical proficiency to help prospective clients reach out for consultations and find the best, long-term solutions.

Copter earned a bachelor's degree in communications arts with a major in Branding and Advertising from Bangkok University. He is fluent in English and Thai.

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Wilbert “Wil” Briones

Client Services Manager

Wilbert “Wil” Briones is the Client Services Manager at Baan Thai Immigration Solutions. Wil is an experienced Immigration consultant for Thai nationals seeking to immigrate or visit the United Kingdom, Australia, and the EU. He has a deep understanding of the visa and immigration requirements and processes for these countries and regions. Over the years, Wilbert has provided clients with practical and strategic advice about how to obtain their desired result and is thorough in his guidance so all submissions are complete. His expertise includes spousal, fiancé, and visitor visa applications.

Fluent in English, Wilbert is a graduate of Business Administration, Major in Marketing from Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College in Las Piñas City, Philippines, and he is currently studying for his Masters of Business Administration at AMA University Philippines.

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