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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Thailand


Baker McKenzie

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About

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With a team of nearly 15 members, the extensive expertise of Baker McKenzie Thailand's Labour and Employment team mean that we can provide a full range of advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. Our practice is structured to meet client needs at every stage of an employment relationship. Our customized service offerings and tailored approach means we are equally at home partnering with the world's top global companies across all HR areas as we are delivering a key business change project or day-to-day HR advice.

Our services include workplace legal counseling and policies; restructuring and transactions; workforce restructuring; workplace compliance; dispute resolution; executive compensation and employee benefits; labour relations; data protection and privacy; outsourcing; and retirement benefits.

Working with our dispute resolution team, we have experience in handling claims for breach of contract, collective bargaining agreements, contentious terminations, enforcement of restrictive covenants, data privacy complaint investigations, employee fraud, mediation and negotiation of settlements as well as handling disputes in collective bargaining procedures.

The recognition of our experience and expertise in employment and employment dispute cases is illustrated by the fact that when it comes to landmark cases, we are the go-to firm in this regard.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Thailand

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a leading employment law team in Thailand. The practice is capable of handling the full range of contentious and non-contentious work, regularly advising impressive multinational clients. The lawyers advise on employee terminations, workforce restructuring and data privacy, and also cover employee fraud investigations, union issues and labour disputes. The firm represents leading names in the automotive, technology, pharmaceutical, transportation and consumer goods sectors, among others.

Strengths

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  • The team not only solve the challenge at hand but also work to address any underlying systemic issues. They are experts.

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  • They provide commercially sound and practical advice while ensuring all legal requirements are met. They are prompt and agile, navigating the changing and evolving facts of any case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Chaiporn Supvoranid
    Band 1Chaiporn Supvoranid

    Chaiporn Supvoranid

    Chaiporn Supvoranid is especially active on labour cases, including fraud matters, as well as workforce reduction exercises and workplace investigations. He often represents multinational corporations in Thailand, including in the energy, banking, insurance and automotive sectors.
    • Chaiporn, who is a genuine subject-matter expert in investigation and litigation support, tackles complex issues effectively and swiftly.

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  • Band 2Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu
    Band 2Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu

    Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu

    Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu assists multiple leading global corporates with general employment advisory matters, including workforce restructuring and the employment aspects of M&A. He advises clients from various sectors including technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

    • Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu is responsive, pragmatic, and business results-driven.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Nam-Ake is an excellent lawyer with a strong business acumen. He is technically sound and always comes up with practical solutions. He is also very user-friendly.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Theeranit Pongpanarat
    Band 2Theeranit Pongpanarat

    Theeranit Pongpanarat

    Theeranit Pongpanarat regularly advises clients on immigration concerns and general Thai-labour law compliance. He additionally handles matters arising out of allegations of fraud and restructuring exercises.

    • Theeranit Pongpanarat is an incredible lawyer who has a fine level of commercial understanding. He delivers an excellent, clear and timely service.

      Employment respondentAsia-Pacific

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