What Our Clients Say
These accounts come from professionals, families, and individuals who worked with Baan Counsel on their Thai immigration matters.
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David Mercer
British national, Bangkok — Work Permit
"The Ministry of Labour process was genuinely unclear to me before I contacted Baan Counsel. They walked through everything systematically — what my employer needed to provide, what I needed to bring, and what to expect on the day of submission. The whole thing went through without any issues."
March 2026
Yuki Kobayashi
Japanese national, Bangkok — Non-B Visa
"I was starting a new position at a regional office and needed both a Non-B and a work permit. Having one team handle both meant the two applications were properly coordinated. I appreciated that they gave me realistic timeframes rather than optimistic ones."
March 2026
Sophie Beaumont
French national, Bangkok — Permanent Residency
"The permanent residency process is genuinely demanding in terms of documentation. Baan Counsel's feasibility review before we started was very valuable — it helped me understand realistically what was needed and whether the timing made sense. The preparation took longer than I expected, but the case was strong."
February 2026
Robert Andersen
Norwegian national, Bangkok — Work Permit Renewal
"I had used a different service for my first work permit and found the experience disorganised. Baan Counsel is noticeably more methodical. The renewal was handled with a clear checklist and I received written confirmation at each stage. I will continue to use them."
April 2026
Luisa Pereira
Brazilian national, Bangkok — Non-O Visa
"My situation involved joining my husband here and the O category paperwork was more involved than I anticipated. The team was patient in explaining what was needed and why certain documents had to be certified in specific ways. Communication throughout was clear and prompt."
March 2026
Michael Hoffmann
German national, Watthana — Work Permit Change
"I changed roles within my company and needed a notification-of-change filing before the salary adjustment took effect. Baan Counsel handled it quickly and explained clearly what would happen if I proceeded without the filing. I found that kind of candid guidance more useful than vague reassurance."
February 2026
Case Studies
A closer look at three client situations and how they were resolved.
Work Permit for BOI-Exempt Role
European software engineer, Bangkok
Challenge
The client's employer was a BOI-promoted company, but the HR team was unfamiliar with the specific documentation pathway available to BOI entities. The general procedure had been followed incorrectly by a previous service, resulting in a re-submission request.
Solution
Baan Counsel reviewed the employer's BOI promotion certificate and identified the correct documentation channel. A revised dossier was assembled in coordination with the company's secretary, and a complete new submission was prepared within four working days.
Outcome
The re-submission was accepted at the One Stop Service Centre without further queries. The work permit was issued on the day of submission. Annual renewal has since been handled by Baan Counsel without complications.
Permanent Residency Under Investment Category
American retiree, Bangkok
Challenge
The client had held an O-A visa for four years and wished to apply for permanent residency. His tax and financial records were held across multiple institutions, and his Thai language assessment needed practical preparation.
Solution
An initial feasibility review confirmed category eligibility. Document compilation took four months and involved certified translations of five years of financial records. Interview preparation covered standard questions and appropriate supporting materials to bring.
Outcome
Application submitted during the annual quota window and approved within the standard processing period. The client described the interview stage as well-prepared and manageable. Permanent residency was granted in the same cycle year.
Category Change from ED to Non-B
Australian national, Bangkok
Challenge
After completing language studies in Bangkok, the client received an employment offer and needed to transition from an ED visa to a Non-B. The timeline was tight, with the job offer starting six weeks from the initial enquiry.
Solution
A route via the Royal Thai consulate in a neighbouring country was recommended as the most reliable approach given the timeframe. Baan Counsel prepared the complete visa dossier and coordinated all employer documentation in parallel within nine working days.
Outcome
Non-B visa issued at the consulate during a two-night border trip. Work permit submitted and approved within three days of return. Client commenced employment on schedule. Category change completed with three days to spare within the six-week window.
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