Lawyer Kaew, or Dr. Montchai Jongkrairatankul, is widely known as a sharp-tongued lawyer who often appears on the program “Hone Krasae” and other media to provide legal knowledge in simple terms. He has earned the nickname “Lawyer Kaew Hone Krasae.”
Lawyer Kaew’s strength lies not only in experience but also in his solid educational foundation, especially his expertise in business and commercial law.
He is regarded as an expert with a comprehensive academic background, having completed legal studies at all levels:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees: Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (Business Law) from Ramkhamhaeng University.
Doctorate: Doctor of Laws from the Pridi Banomyong Faculty of Law, Dhurakij Pundit University.
Certificates: Thai Barrister Certificate (N.B.T.) and License to Practice Law, 10th cohort.
Current positions: Head of the Legal Intelligence Law Office and Vice Chairman of the Legal Knowledge Dissemination Committee of the Lawyers Council.
Before becoming a "TV lawyer," Lawyer Kaew accumulated over 20 years of professional legal experience, starting as a junior lawyer handling civil and criminal cases, eventually becoming legal advisor to several leading companies.
He entered the media world as a legal lecturer on radio and small TV programs until joining Noom Kanchai Kamnerdploy on the show “Hone Krasae.” His straightforward, polite yet sharp manner, and willingness to stand for justice without fearing influence quickly won over viewers.
Lawyer Kaew often participates in high-profile social cases, either as the primary lawyer or legal advisor on live programs, such as:
1. Family and inheritance disputes: He is highly skilled in managing complex inheritance cases involving prominent families.
2. Public fraud cases (scams): He frequently educates and assists victims of pyramid schemes or popular online transaction scams.
3. Helping local citizens on “Hone Krasae”: He often volunteers to take cases pro bono for those denied justice or lacking funds to fight cases, such as accidents involving influential parties or unfair contract disputes.
4. Advisor in celebrity cases: He provides behind-the-scenes legal counsel to entertainment figures in lawsuits against online trolls or defamation cases.