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Steady Guidance Where Pension Matters Are Concerned
Naga Counsel was established to serve individuals who need clear, honest, and dependable legal support when navigating pension entitlements in Thailand.
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A Practice Built on Patience and Precision
Naga Counsel was founded by legal practitioners who had spent years working within Thai financial and employment law before choosing to focus exclusively on pension matters. The name reflects a deliberate reference to the Naga — the guardian figure of Thai and broader Southeast Asian tradition — a presence associated with protection, watchfulness, and dependable strength.
The founding team observed that individuals with pension concerns often found themselves without adequate guidance. Funds and institutions have legal teams. Individuals, particularly those unfamiliar with the process, frequently do not know where to begin. Naga Counsel was established to address that imbalance.
Since opening its doors in Bangkok, the practice has worked with Thai nationals, expatriates, and long-term residents who hold pension entitlements within Thai jurisdiction — including Social Security Fund matters, private provident fund disputes, and employer scheme questions.
Our engagements are unhurried by design. Pension matters often involve older documents, bureaucratic processes, and institutions that respond on their own timetable. We adapt to that reality rather than promising timelines we cannot stand behind.
Our Mission
To provide individuals in Thailand with knowledgeable, straightforward legal support for pension matters — ensuring that those with legitimate entitlements have a capable, calm voice to represent their interests throughout the process.
Our Values
- Clarity over complexity. We translate legal processes into plain language at every stage.
- Honesty about timelines. We do not inflate expectations or minimise difficulties.
- Confidentiality without exception. Every matter is treated with complete discretion.
- Consistent contact. Clients speak with one adviser from first enquiry to conclusion.
The People Behind Naga Counsel
A small team with focused expertise — each adviser carries cases through from initial review to conclusion.
Siriporn Khemkasem
Principal Adviser
Fifteen years in Thai employment and social security law, with the past eight focused on pension entitlement disputes. Siriporn leads all client engagements and oversees case strategy.
Narong Watthanarat
Claims Adviser
Specialises in pension claim preparation and fund correspondence. Narong has managed submissions to the Social Security Office and private fund administrators across a range of disputed entitlement matters.
Praewa Mahattanakun
Client Liaison & Research
Manages client communication, document organisation, and regulatory research. Praewa ensures that clients are kept informed and that all case materials meet the standards required for formal submissions.
Professional Standards We Work To
Every engagement at Naga Counsel is shaped by a clear set of professional commitments — to our clients, to the legal process, and to the standards of our industry.
Thai Bar Council Registration
All legal advisers at Naga Counsel hold valid registration with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and comply with the professional conduct requirements applicable to practising lawyers.
Client Confidentiality Protocol
All client information is stored securely and handled under a strict confidentiality protocol. Information is not shared with third parties without explicit written consent, except where required by law.
Document Accuracy Standards
All submissions prepared on behalf of clients are reviewed for accuracy and completeness before filing. We maintain an internal checklist process to ensure nothing material is missed.
Communication Commitment
Clients receive a written update at every meaningful stage of their case. We do not allow clients to go weeks without knowing the status of their matter.
Ethical Fee Practice
Our fees are stated clearly at the outset. Disbursements are discussed before they are incurred. We do not add costs retroactively or without your prior knowledge and agreement.
Continuing Professional Development
Our advisers maintain their knowledge of developments in Thai pension and social security legislation through regular review of regulatory updates and participation in professional development programmes.
Pension Legal Support in Bangkok — What That Means in Practice
Pension matters in Thailand fall under several different legal frameworks depending on the nature of the entitlement involved. The Social Security Fund, administered by the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, covers contributors who have met the contribution thresholds for old-age pension benefits. Private provident funds, regulated under the Provident Fund Act, operate separately and are administered by fund management companies. Employer-managed pension arrangements may fall under employment contract law or specific fund agreements.
Each of these frameworks involves different procedures for raising concerns, different authorities for submitting formal claims, and different timelines for resolution. Individuals who attempt to navigate these processes without legal support often find their submissions incomplete, their entitlements unexplored, or their cases delayed through procedural errors that could have been avoided.
Naga Counsel's focus on pension matters — rather than general legal practice — means that our advisers understand each of these frameworks in depth. We have reviewed hundreds of documents from funds, employers, and regulatory bodies. We know what a well-prepared submission looks like, and we know which objections are common and how they are typically addressed.
Our Bangkok office is accessible to clients in Chatuchak and across the wider metropolitan area. We also conduct consultations by appointment for clients who are unable to travel to the office. The written summaries we provide after initial consultations are designed to be useful regardless of whether a client chooses to engage us further — we want every person who comes to us to leave better informed than when they arrived.
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An initial conversation helps us understand your situation and helps you understand your options. There is no pressure to proceed beyond that first discussion.
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