What Sets Us Apart
The Advantages of Working with a Pension Specialist
Pension matters are specific. General legal practices handle them occasionally; we handle them every day. That depth of focus makes a practical difference.
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What You Gain by Choosing Anurak Counsel
Pension-Focused Expertise
Our entire practice centres on pension law. This is not one area among many; it is the only area we work in.
Plain-Language Communication
Every explanation we give is written or spoken in terms that a non-lawyer can follow and act on.
Your Pace, Your Choice
We do not apply pressure. Every step in a matter happens at the pace you are comfortable with.
Transparent, Fixed Pricing
Fees are disclosed in full before any work begins. There are no conditional charges or add-ons after the fact.
A Consistent Point of Contact
You work with the same person throughout your matter — not a changing roster of staff at varying levels of seniority.
Complete Discretion
All client matters are handled in strict confidence. We do not share information beyond what your matter strictly requires.
In More Detail
Each Benefit Explained
Specialist Knowledge in Pension Law
Pension matters in Thailand involve a specific and evolving body of law. The Social Security Act, the Provident Fund Act, and associated regulations require careful reading and regular updating. A general-practice lawyer may be familiar with these laws in outline; we work with them in detail, every working day.
This means that when an unusual or complex situation arises — an employer's failure to remit contributions, a dispute over the calculation of benefits, or a cross-border pension question — we have encountered comparable situations before and can approach them from experience rather than from first principles.
What this means in practice:
- Familiarity with Social Security Office procedures and appeal timelines
- Knowledge of provident fund regulations under the Revenue Department
- Experience with employer non-compliance matters and contribution recovery
- Awareness of how relevant rules apply to foreign nationals in Thailand
How our process is structured:
- Initial enquiry reviewed and responded to within one working day
- Clear written summary provided after each consultation
- All documents reviewed before filing; no submissions without your knowledge
- Progress updates at every meaningful stage
A Methodical, Unhurried Process
We believe that careful, thorough work produces better results than speed. Before we advise, we review; before we file, we check. Each step is taken with the full understanding and agreement of the client.
This approach also means that clients are never surprised. We do not take actions on your behalf without your knowledge, and we do not charge for work you have not explicitly agreed to.
Attentive, Personal Client Service
We are a small practice. That means when you contact us, you reach the people actually working on your matter — not a reception desk, not a case management system. Enquiries receive a human response within one working day.
We are also accessible outside standard consultation appointments. If a question arises between meetings, we encourage clients to send a message rather than wait. We would rather address a concern promptly than have it sit unresolved.
Service features:
- Direct access to the person handling your matter
- Replies to messages within one working day
- In-person appointments at our Phaya Thai office
- Communications available in Thai or English
Our fee structure:
- Pension Review and Guidance: ฿2,000 — a fixed fee for an unhurried, written review of your situation
- Dispute and Appeal Support: ฿6,500 — covering document preparation, correspondence, and appeal representation
- Ongoing Advisory: ฿9,900 — continuing support for more complex or evolving pension situations
Clear, Proportionate Fees
We set our fees based on the scope of work involved, not on the size of the pension amount at issue. A person with a small pension deserves the same quality of attention as one with a larger fund — and our pricing reflects that principle.
All fees are agreed in advance and in writing. There are no hourly billing surprises and no fees for initial written enquiries.
A Considered Choice
Anurak Counsel vs. General Legal Practices
This comparison is not intended to criticise other practitioners. It is simply a factual account of what specialist focus makes possible.
| Aspect | General Practice | Anurak Counsel |
|---|---|---|
| Pension law focus | One area among many |
Our sole practice area |
| Fixed transparent fees | Often hourly; total unclear |
Fixed fees agreed in advance |
| Consistent case handler | May change between staff |
Same person throughout |
| Client sets the pace | Variable |
Central to our approach |
| Written summaries after each consultation | Not always standard |
Provided as standard |
| No charge for initial written enquiries | Often billed |
Always free |
Distinctly Anurak
Commitments You Will Not Find Everywhere
Written Summary After Every Consultation
Every meeting or review results in a concise written summary setting out what was discussed and what options are open. This is provided as standard — not as an extra.
No Charge for Initial Written Enquiries
If you send us a message describing your situation and asking a preliminary question, we will respond helpfully at no cost. Understanding your position before committing is entirely reasonable.
Support for Foreign Residents and Cross-Border Matters
We have specific experience with pension questions involving foreign nationals who worked or lived in Thailand — matters that most Bangkok practices handle infrequently at best.
Ongoing Advisory That Adapts as Circumstances Change
For clients who need continuing support, our advisory service evolves with their situation — covering new correspondence, periodic reviews, and any changes to their entitlements over time.
Our Record
Milestones and Professional Standing
16+
Years in Pension Law
840+
Clients Assisted
91%
Appeal Success Rate
3
Specialist Practitioners
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Full practising membership, current registration maintained annually.
Thailand Law Society Recognition
Recognised for contribution to social security legal advisory in Thailand, 2023.
Social Security Advisory Network
Contributing member of the regional advisory network covering pension policy updates.
Ready to understand your pension position?
A written initial enquiry is always free of charge. Share a little about your situation and we will respond clearly and without pressure.
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