Three Services, One Focus: Your Pension Entitlement
Suvarna Counsel offers three structured services for pension matters in Thailand — each designed for a different stage of a dispute or enquiry.
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Regardless of which service a client engages, the underlying approach is the same: document-led analysis, transparent communication, and deliberate pacing.
Document Collection
Every engagement begins with the collection and organisation of all relevant records — SSO statements, employer registers, prior correspondence, and any existing decisions or rulings.
Written Legal Analysis
We prepare a written assessment of the legal position, including the applicable provisions, the strength of the client's position, and the available options — before any action is taken.
Considered Action
Once the client has decided on a course of action — informed by the written assessment — we proceed with the relevant representation at the pace the matter requires.
Pension Entitlement Review
A careful, document-led examination of your pension status, covering contribution history, applicable Thai pension schemes, and cross-border considerations for foreign retirees residing in Thailand. The review concludes with a written summary outlining options and the most appropriate paths forward. Suitable for clients seeking a considered, second-opinion assessment before deciding on any further action.
What the Review Covers
- Contribution history verification against SSO records
- Applicable Thai pension scheme analysis
- Cross-border entitlement assessment for foreign retirees
- Written summary of legal position and options
- Recommended next steps with rationale
Process Steps
Pension Dispute Representation
Steady advocacy for clients whose pension awards have been miscalculated, reduced, or denied. Work includes correspondence with the Social Security Office, preparation of evidentiary files, and considered representation in administrative reviews. We move at a pace that respects the client and the complexity of each file, with clear updates at every stage.
What Is Included
- Formal correspondence with Social Security Office on your behalf
- Evidentiary file preparation and document organisation
- Administrative review representation
- Written updates at each procedural stage
- Guidance on further options if administrative review is unsuccessful
Process Steps
Court Proceedings for Pension Matters
Comprehensive representation in Labour Court and administrative tribunals for pension cases requiring formal litigation. The engagement covers case strategy, witness preparation, drafting of pleadings, and full appearance through hearings and any subsequent appeals. Designed for matters that benefit from sustained, professional handling over many months.
What Is Included
- Full case strategy development
- Pleadings drafting and submission
- Witness preparation and evidence coordination
- Court appearances by a senior attorney
- Appeals representation where applicable
- Written summary after each hearing
Process Steps
Choosing the Right Service
Not sure which service applies to your situation? This comparison may help.
| Your Situation | Entitlement Review | Dispute Representation | Court Proceedings |
|---|---|---|---|
| You want to understand your pension entitlement before any dispute arises | — | — | |
| Your pension award has been reduced or is different from what you expected | — | ||
| The Social Security Office has denied or rejected your pension application | — | — | |
| Administrative review has been exhausted and you wish to pursue court action | — | — | |
| You are a foreign retiree with cross-border pension questions | — | ||
| Estimated fee | ฿1,800 | ฿8,400 | ฿10,500 |
If you are uncertain which service applies, a brief initial consultation is the best starting point. Contact us and we will listen to your situation before recommending anything.
Standards Applied Across All Services
Confidentiality
All client information protected under legal professional privilege and PDPA B.E. 2562.
Written Engagement
Every engagement begins with a written letter confirming scope, fees, and reporting obligations.
Bilingual Documents
Client-facing summaries and correspondence in English. Thai-language submissions provided with translations.
Fortnightly Review
All active files reviewed every two weeks by a senior attorney. Procedural deadlines tracked from the outset.
Clear, Fixed Pricing
No hourly billing surprises. Each service is priced as a fixed engagement.
Entitlement Review
- Document collection & review
- Written legal position summary
- Options and next steps
- Delivered within 2–4 weeks
Dispute Representation
- SSO correspondence management
- Evidentiary file preparation
- Administrative review representation
- Written updates at each stage
Court Proceedings
- Full court representation
- Pleadings drafting & filing
- Witness preparation
- Appeals representation