Why American citizens need a Thai Notary Public for "Notarisation of Board / Shareholder Meeting"
Notary attends and certifies board / shareholder meetings, producing a notarial minute admissible abroad.
Common American use cases: ประชุมอนุมัติการขายหุ้น/M&A ที่ต้องใช้พยานในต่างประเทศ · ประชุมเพิ่มทุน/ลดทุนที่ต้องรับรองสำหรับ Overseas filings · AGM ที่มีผู้ถือหุ้นต่างชาติเข้าร่วม
American nationals enjoy preferential treatment under Treaty of Amity & Economic Relations (1966) — US citizens may own ≥99% of most Thai businesses, simplifying document recognition back home.
Documents to prepare (American clients)
• หนังสือเชิญประชุม • ระเบียบวาระ • บัญชีรายชื่อผู้เข้าประชุม • หนังสือรับรองบริษัท
• Your American passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in United States.
Full chain for use in United States
1) Notary Public certification (1 วันทำการ (รวมจัดทำรายงาน))
2) English translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) United States Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary THB 8,000–25,000 + translation + MFA + United States Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by American clients
Most American clients hold: LTR-Wealthy · Retirement (O-A) · Elite · DTV
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — American context
USD → THB via FET form; Chase / BoA wires settle T+1–T+2; FATCA reporting on Thai accounts >$10k
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in United States?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + United States Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in United States.
Do I always need a English translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and United States accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can American clients abroad use this service?
Yes — appoint a representative in Thailand or ship documents by international courier; we manage everything and ship back.
Total cost estimate?
Notary THB 8,000–25,000 + English translation quoted on request + MFA THB 200 per stamp (standard) or THB 400 (express) + United States Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.






