Thailand Arbitration Center

What Thailand Arbitration Center does

Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) is a Thai-jurisdiction arbitration and mediation institution that administers formal dispute resolution proceedings for commercial and civil matters. It serves three identified customer segments: business and commercial entities engaged in contractual or commercial disputes (primary), individual parties seeking neutral adjudication, and international parties requiring neutral venue dispute resolution in Thailand. The organization positions itself as an alternative to traditional court litigation, offering binding decisions and time-efficient resolution under internationally recognized standards.

The core product portfolio comprises four offerings: arbitration proceedings administration, mediation services facilitated by THAC-certified mediators, an online Arbitrator and Mediator Directory enabling parties to search qualified dispute resolution professionals, and an interactive Fee Calculator that estimates case costs based on dispute value and parameters. The technology stack is a conventional web platform (no AI/ML capabilities evidenced) centered on the thac.or.th domain with Thai and English content, supplemented by a live chat support feature. Distribution is direct: parties access services through the website without intermediary resellers, and the marketing footprint appears limited primarily to the official site and professional legal networks rather than extensive digital advertising.

The revenue model is purely transactional on a per-case basis, with fees charged for arbitration proceedings, mediation services, and arbitrator/mediator selection. Pricing is calculated based on dispute amount and case complexity via the public fee calculator. The organization operates as an independent Thai entity under a regulatory framework that provides institutional recognition and enforcement support for arbitration decisions — a structural moat. Significant data gaps exist around ownership structure, headcount, funding, case volumes, and leadership, all of which limit full financial and operational assessment.

Name

Thailand Arbitration Center

Legal name

Thailand Arbitration Center

Website

https://thac.or.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) is a Thai dispute resolution institution administering arbitration and mediation proceedings for commercial, civil, and cross-border disputes, with an online arbitrator directory and fee calculator supporting direct client access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Arbitration services
• Mediation services
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Commercial arbitration
• Arbitrator directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Arbitration Proceedings Fees: Fees charged for arbitration case proceedings administered by THAC
2. Mediation Services Fees: Fees for mediation services facilitated by THAC-certified mediators
3. Arbitrator/Mediator Selection Services: Fees for matching parties with qualified arbitrators and mediators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) administers arbitration proceedings and mediation services for commercial and civil disputes in Thailand, providing neutral third-party adjudication and binding decisions outside of court litigation. The institution operates an online Arbitrator and Mediator Directory for finding qualified dispute resolution professionals, alongside a web-based Fee Calculator that estimates case costs based on dispute value and complexity.

Product overview

Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) is a dispute resolution institution offering arbitration and mediation services. The organization operates a core platform providing arbitrator and mediator search functionality alongside a fee calculation tool. The product portfolio consists of arbitration proceedings administration, mediation facilitation, a directory of qualified dispute resolution professionals, and an online cost calculator. The unified platform enables parties to find appropriate arbitrators and mediators and estimate associated costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbitration Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration: ICC operates the world's most recognized international arbitration institution, handling cross-border commercial disputes globally. It is a broad incumbent that competes with THAC for any international matters but operates as a global portfolio rather than a domestic-focused niche.
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA): LCIA is a leading European arbitration institution for international commercial disputes. It competes for the same cross-border caseload that THAC's "International Parties" segment targets, though it sits in a different geography.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA/ICDR): AAA administers arbitration and mediation across the US and internationally via ICDR. It is a broad incumbent in the same institutional arbitration space, offering panel access and standardized rules comparable to THAC's service set.
• WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center: WIPO administers arbitration and mediation, with particular strength in IP and technology disputes. It overlaps with THAC's institutional arbitration and mediation offerings, especially for technology and IP-related cross-border matters.

Direct peers

• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC): CIETAC is one of the world's largest arbitration institutions, handling domestic and international commercial arbitration and mediation. It is comparable as a flagship national institution with broad panel depth and similar fee-based revenue model.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): SIAC is the leading Asian arbitration institution, administering arbitration and mediation for commercial disputes including cross-border matters. Like THAC, it sells institutional dispute resolution with an arbitrator panel and standardized rules, making it the closest direct competitor for ASEAN-seated work.
• Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB): KCAB is South Korea's national arbitration institution, providing arbitration and mediation services under national jurisdiction. It is directly comparable as a national-level arbitration center serving commercial and cross-border disputes in its home market.
• Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC): JIDRC is Japan's newer arbitration and mediation institution targeting international commercial disputes. It mirrors THAC's positioning as a nationally backed venue seeking share of regional dispute flows.
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): HKIAC administers domestic and international arbitration and mediation with a deep arbitrator panel and established caseload. It competes directly with THAC for cross-border commercial disputes routed through Asian venues, particularly involving PRC-related parties.

Regional players

• Indian Council of Arbitration: The Indian Council of Arbitration is a national arbitration institution serving domestic and South Asian commercial disputes. It is a regional peer operating the same institutional model as THAC, but serving a different national market within Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thac.or.th
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thac-thailand-arbitration-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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