Out of a dozen lawyers I've only meant two that actually were fair and knowledgeable and they were all in khon Kaen all these lawyers in the big cities tourist area are laughable. 20,000 for court breaking a purchase contract and lease agreement so I don't know where some body got their quote in here for just a purchase. Normally the estate agent goes with you to the land office and you can just get a second option with another lawyer for a few thousand. Dm o need for big expenses for a lawyer. If there is big expenses for a lawyer because they have to read so much of a contract or purchase contract then the better is to not buy.