Legal

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 18 April 2025  |  Sangha, Bangkok, Thailand

1. Services Provided

Sangha provides advisory and administrative services in connection with Thai work permits, employment visas, and immigration compliance. The specific scope of each engagement is confirmed in writing prior to commencement. The Practice does not provide legal representation in proceedings before courts or tribunals, and does not provide tax advice.

The three current service offerings are:

• Work Permit Application & Renewal (฿9,500)
• Non-B Visa & SMART Visa Pathway Counsel (฿28,800)
• 90-Day Reporting & TM30 Compliance Briefing (฿3,500)

Fees are fixed per engagement as described above. Government fees, official filing charges, and third-party costs (such as certified translation) are not included unless expressly stated in the scope of engagement.

2. Engagement and Commencement

An engagement begins when both parties have agreed in writing to the scope, fee, and any specific conditions. Work does not commence until this written agreement is in place. The Practice reserves the right to decline any engagement without providing a reason.

Where a client provides instructions verbally prior to written agreement, those instructions do not constitute a binding engagement. Any work undertaken prior to a written scope agreement is at the Practice's discretion.

3. Client Obligations

The client is responsible for providing accurate, complete, and timely documentation as required for the relevant service. The Practice relies on the information supplied by the client; we are not responsible for outcomes arising from incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading information provided to us.

The client is also responsible for:

• Ensuring that all documents provided are genuine and legally valid
• Notifying the Practice promptly of any changes to their situation that may affect an ongoing matter
• Attending government departments in person when required and not substitutable by a representative
• Complying with all conditions attached to any visa or permit issued

4. Fees and Payment

Fees are invoiced in Thai Baht at the fixed amounts specified in the written scope of engagement. Payment terms are stated on each invoice. The Practice reserves the right to pause work on a matter where payment is overdue by more than 14 days.

Where an engagement requires additional work beyond the agreed scope, such additional work will be discussed and agreed in writing before proceeding. No additional charges will be added to an invoice without prior written agreement.

Fees are non-refundable once work has commenced, except where the Practice has failed to deliver the agreed service through its own fault.

5. Scope Limitations

The Practice prepares and submits documentation on the client's behalf and provides written guidance on applicable procedures. Decisions on applications rest with the relevant Thai government departments, and the Practice cannot warrant any particular outcome.

The Practice does not:

• Provide legal advice on employment law disputes or termination matters
• Represent clients in appeals or administrative hearings
• Advise on tax obligations associated with residency or employment in Thailand
• Provide immigration services for countries other than Thailand

6. Confidentiality

The Practice will treat all client information as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties except as required to carry out the agreed service (for example, submission to the Department of Employment or Immigration Bureau), or as required by law.

This obligation continues after the conclusion of the engagement. Documents and records are retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Practice's liability for any matter arising from an engagement is limited to the fee paid for that engagement. The Practice is not liable for consequential losses, including loss of employment, delays to a start date, or costs associated with travel arrangements, arising from a decision by a government department.

The Practice is not liable for changes to government policy, requirements, or procedures that occur after work has commenced and that affect the outcome of a submission.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by written notice. Where the client terminates an engagement after work has commenced, fees for work completed to the point of termination are payable. Where the Practice terminates an engagement, any fees received for work not yet commenced will be refunded.

The Practice may terminate an engagement immediately and without refund if the client has provided false information, has behaved in a manner the Practice considers improper, or has required the Practice to act in a way that conflicts with applicable law or professional standards.

9. Intellectual Property

Written materials, checklists, summaries, and other documents produced by the Practice in the course of an engagement are provided for the client's personal use in connection with that matter. They may not be reproduced, shared, or published without the Practice's written consent.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Thailand. Any dispute arising from an engagement will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Thai courts.

11. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. The version in effect at the time an engagement commences is the version that governs that engagement. Material changes will be communicated to active clients.

12. Contact

Enquiries regarding these terms should be directed to: