Why Sangha
The difference a focused practice makes.
Immigration and employment permit work rewards specialisation. A practice that handles only this kind of work is less likely to treat it as a secondary concern.
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Six things that define how we work
Sector-specific expertise
Seven years focused exclusively on Thai work permits and employment visas. The depth of familiarity this produces — with the paperwork, the department officers, and the common points of failure — is not something that transfers easily from general practice.
Defined-scope engagements
Every matter is documented in writing before work begins. The scope, the fee, and the timeline are agreed upfront. Additional work that falls outside the scope is flagged and priced separately — never added without discussion.
Thai-language capability in-house
All Thai-language correspondence with government departments is handled directly by the practice. No external translation agency, no relay chain. The team member preparing your documents reads the official notices the same day they arrive.
Continuity of contact
There is no handoff to a junior team member after the intake meeting. The practitioner who reviews your situation prepares your documents and appears at the department if attendance is needed. You do not need to re-explain your case.
Active deadline tracking
Permit and visa expiry dates, 90-day reporting deadlines, and renewal windows are tracked for every active client. Reminders are sent with enough lead time to prepare documentation — not as a courtesy, but as part of the service.
Transparent, fixed fees
Fees are stated per service, in Thai Baht, before any work is commissioned. There are no percentage-based charges and no ambiguous retainer arrangements. What is quoted is what is charged.
Professional Expertise
What seven years in this field produces
Thai work permit law changes more often than it is formally announced. Circular letters from the Department of Employment modify requirements — sometimes for specific visa categories, sometimes only for BOI-promoted employers, sometimes for everyone. A practitioner who works in this area daily notices these shifts. One who handles it occasionally may not.
Sangha's focus on this area means that when you submit your documents, the checklist they are compared against is the current one — not the one in use two years ago.
What this means in practice
- Document checklists verified against current Department of Employment requirements
- BOI One Stop Service track identified where applicable
- Staffing ratio requirements reviewed before submission
- Familiarity with which departments require in-person attendance
What clients notice
- Written updates after each government department interaction
- Responses to questions within one working day
- Clear explanations of what each document does and why it is required
- No assumptions made about how much the client already knows
Client Service
Information delivered as it develops
The permit process has several stages, each managed by a different government body. A client who does not hear anything between submission and collection tends to wonder, reasonably, whether something has gone wrong.
Sangha sends a written update after each interaction with a department — confirming the current status, noting any response received, and identifying what, if anything, the client needs to prepare next. The process remains visible throughout.
Value and Pricing
Fixed fees, complete scope
The three Sangha services are priced as fixed amounts: ฿9,500 for work permit application and renewal, ฿28,800 for Non-B and SMART visa pathway counsel, and ฿3,500 for the 90-day reporting and TM30 compliance briefing. These are not entry-level prices from which additions are layered — they are the full fee for the defined service.
A single rejected application, when the costs of re-preparation and re-filing are counted alongside the delay to the employee's start date, typically costs more than the preparation fee itself. Thorough first-time filing is the more economical path.
Fee structure at a glance
All fees in Thai Baht. Fixed per engagement.
How We Compare
Specialist practice vs. general approach
The same permit can be prepared by different kinds of providers. These are the distinctions that tend to matter.
| Feature | Typical General Provider | Sangha |
|---|---|---|
| Direct practitioner contact throughout | ||
| Thai-language handling in-house | ||
| Fixed fees stated before work begins | ||
| Written scope of engagement | ||
| Active deadline reminders included | ||
| BOI One Stop Service coordination | Sometimes |
Distinctive Features
What sets Sangha apart
Pathway planning across visa categories
Most providers handle the document in front of them. Sangha looks at how the current visa interacts with the next one — and discusses what needs to be in place before a category change becomes necessary.
Employer-side preparation included
The work permit application requires documentation from the employing company, not only from the employee. Sangha works with both sides of the application — guiding the employer's HR contact through what is needed and in what form.
Written briefings as a deliverable
The 90-day reporting and TM30 compliance service is delivered as a written document the client can refer to independently. Not a verbal briefing that requires note-taking, but a clear written summary with dates and instructions.
Renewal continuity
Clients who return for a renewal are not treated as new enquiries. The prior file is on hand, the employer documents are reviewed for changes, and the renewal is prepared with the history of the original application available for reference.
Track Record
Milestones worth noting
7+
Years in practice
340+
Permits prepared
28+
Nationalities assisted
96%
First-submission acceptance
Thai Bar Association
Principal practitioner holds current registration with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
BOI Certified Agent
Authorised to submit applications through the BOI One Stop Service Centre on behalf of qualifying employers.
International Law Association (Thailand Chapter)
Active member, contributing to the annual immigration law update sessions.
Put these advantages to work for your application
A brief consultation costs nothing and often clarifies the path considerably. Send a written enquiry or call during office hours.