Founder

Law Firm in Bangkok, Thailand

When Dej-Udom & 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, Dej-Udom Krairit, 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. DEJ-UDOM KRAIRIT, 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 Dej-Udom & Associates Limited
Managing Partner of Dej-Udom & Associates
942 / 142-3 Rama IV Road, Charn Issara Tower, 9th Floor
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel: (66) 2233-0055, Fax: ( 66) 2236-6681, 233-0227
E-mail: dej-udom@dejudom.com
Website: www.dejudomlaw.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 Senator (2011-2014)
• 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)