Ananda Pact
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Environmental Regulatory
Services for Thailand

Three focused service areas that address the most significant environmental regulatory challenges facing businesses operating under Thai law β€” each approached with the depth and care the subject demands.

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Our Approach

How We Work Across Every Engagement

Our methodology is built around the practical realities of Thai regulatory processes β€” agency timelines, documentation standards, and the role of professional relationships in achieving constructive outcomes.

Scoping & Assessment

Understand the regulatory requirements that apply and the current compliance position before any action is taken.

Strategy Development

Develop a clear, proportionate approach to the matter that considers agency expectations and client operational constraints.

Execution & Coordination

Prepare documentation, manage agency communications, and coordinate expert inputs with precision and on schedule.

Resolution & Follow-Up

Bring the matter to a clear resolution and monitor for follow-on obligations that arise from the outcome.

Environmental Impact Assessment Support
Service 01

Environmental Impact Assessment Support

Coordination and review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) reports required under the Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act. The service includes scoping study guidance, public participation process management, expert panel submission preparation, and Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy response coordination. Covers both project-level assessments and strategic environmental assessments for larger developments.

Key Benefits

  • Scoping study guidance reduces early-stage ambiguity and prevents documentation gaps
  • Public participation management ensures procedural compliance and stakeholder documentation
  • Expert panel submissions prepared with direct awareness of panel review expectations
  • ONEP response coordination minimises delays from supplementary information requests

Process Steps

  1. 1Initial scoping meeting β€” confirm project category and applicable regulatory pathway
  2. 2Scoping study review β€” identify assessment scope, key impact areas, and required specialist studies
  3. 3Public participation coordination β€” manage notification, consultation sessions, and summary documentation
  4. 4EIA/IEE report review and preparation β€” coordinate expert inputs, review for completeness and ONEP standards
  5. 5Submission and panel response β€” file with ONEP, respond to panel queries, coordinate supplementary studies

Starting from

ΰΈΏ9,000

Scope-dependent pricing β€” discussed at outset

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Pollution Control and Waste Compliance
Service 02

Pollution Control & Waste Compliance

Advisory on compliance with pollution control standards under the Factory Act, Public Health Act, and Hazardous Substance Act, including industrial waste management licensing, wastewater discharge permitting, air emission monitoring obligations, and hazardous material handling protocols. Covers compliance audit preparation for Pollution Control Department inspections and corrective action planning for identified violations. Includes regulatory update monitoring for facilities under ongoing operational permits.

Key Benefits

  • Comprehensive audit preparation reduces inspection risk and demonstrates good faith compliance
  • Permit structure advice ensures that wastewater and air emission conditions are appropriate and achievable
  • Regulatory update monitoring keeps permit conditions current with evolving PCD standards
  • Corrective action planning provides a credible response framework when violations are identified

Process Steps

  1. 1Regulatory mapping β€” identify applicable Acts, permits, and reporting obligations for your facility
  2. 2Compliance gap analysis β€” review current operations against permit conditions and statutory standards
  3. 3Permit and licensing advisory β€” guide applications for waste management, wastewater, and emissions permits
  4. 4Audit preparation β€” prepare facility documentation and staff briefings ahead of PCD inspections
  5. 5Ongoing monitoring β€” track regulatory changes and advise on permit renewal or variation requirements

Starting from

ΰΈΏ21,000

Scope-dependent pricing β€” discussed at outset

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Environmental Litigation and Enforcement Defense
Service 03

Environmental Litigation & Enforcement Defense

Representation in environmental enforcement proceedings, administrative penalty challenges, and civil liability claims arising from alleged environmental damage. Covers defense before the Administrative Court, negotiation with regulatory authorities on remediation plans and compliance schedules, and coordination of environmental expert witnesses. Includes assessment of potential liability exposure and preparation of proactive compliance enhancement plans to support case resolution.

Key Benefits

  • Early liability exposure assessment informs a proportionate and well-structured response
  • Regulatory negotiation experience supports constructive remediation plan outcomes
  • Expert witness coordination ensures technical evidence is prepared to Administrative Court standards
  • Proactive compliance enhancement plans demonstrate good faith and can support case resolution

Process Steps

  1. 1Matter assessment β€” review regulatory notices, inspection reports, and alleged violations
  2. 2Liability analysis β€” assess exposure under Factory Act, NEQA, and civil liability provisions
  3. 3Response strategy β€” develop approach for administrative negotiation or court proceedings
  4. 4Remediation planning β€” prepare compliance enhancement plan to support authority engagement
  5. 5Representation β€” appear before PCD, Ministry, or Administrative Court; negotiate settlement where appropriate

Starting from

ΰΈΏ36,500

Scope-dependent pricing β€” discussed at outset

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Compare Solutions

Choosing the Right Service

Use this comparison to identify which service addresses your current situation. Many clients require more than one β€” particularly those managing new developments alongside existing operational compliance.

Feature / Consideration EIA Support Pollution Compliance Litigation Defense
New development projects β€” β€”
Operating facility permit management β€” β€”
PCD inspection preparation β€” β€”
Enforcement notice received β€” β€”
Administrative Court proceedings β€” β€”
Strategic environmental assessment β€” β€”
Regulatory update monitoring β€” β€”
Starting price (THB) ΰΈΏ9,000 ΰΈΏ21,000 ΰΈΏ36,500

Best for

EIA Support

Developers, property companies, and infrastructure operators beginning a new project with EIA or IEE obligations under the NEQA.

Best for

Pollution Compliance

Industrial operators and manufacturers with ongoing obligations under the Factory Act or who are approaching a PCD inspection cycle.

Best for

Litigation Defense

Businesses that have received enforcement notices, penalty orders, or civil claims relating to alleged environmental damage or regulatory breach.

Standards

Professional Standards Across All Services

Confidentiality

All client information is handled under professional confidence obligations and PDPA compliance protocols.

Peer Review

Significant submissions and court documents undergo internal review before being finalised or filed.

Bilingual Delivery

Client communications and documentation prepared in English and Thai as required for each engagement.

Ethics Commitment

We decline instructions that require circumventing the intent of environmental protection standards.

Pricing

Transparent, Scope-Based Fees

Fees are structured as fixed-scope engagements wherever possible. All pricing is agreed before work commences. Matters of greater complexity are quoted separately.

EIA Support

ΰΈΏ9,000

Starting price Β· scope-dependent

  • EIA/IEE scoping guidance
  • Public participation management
  • Expert panel submission preparation
  • ONEP response coordination
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Most Common
Pollution Compliance

ΰΈΏ21,000

Starting price Β· scope-dependent

  • Compliance gap analysis
  • Permit and licensing advisory
  • PCD audit preparation
  • Regulatory update monitoring
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Litigation Defense

ΰΈΏ36,500

Starting price Β· scope-dependent

  • Liability exposure assessment
  • Enforcement response strategy
  • Administrative Court representation
  • Expert witness coordination
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Not Sure Which Service Fits Your Situation?

Contact us to describe your matter. We will be direct about which service applies and what it would involve β€” before any commitment is made.

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