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Certification work is carried out by attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Regulation of the Lawyers Council on Registration of Notarial Services Attorneys B.E. 2551. Licence numbers and personal data in the images below are redacted for privacy; originals can be verified in person.
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Mr. Jiraphan
Mr. Jirasak
Mr. Patipan
Mr. Warawut
Mr. Wiwat
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Registrars may require an interpreter so that a party who does not read or speak Thai confirms understanding before signing. Requirements vary between district offices, so confirm the arrangement with the office where you will file before booking the appointment.
Marriage registration, divorce registration, acknowledgement of a child, and other registry declarations where a foreign national signs a Thai-language record.
Whether the interpreter must attend in person, whether identification is required, whether the interpreter signs the record, and what supporting documents the foreign party must bring.
Registry documents issued afterwards, such as a marriage certificate or family status record, usually need a certified translation before use with an Australian agency. That step is separate from the interpreting booking.
Content reviewed August 2026. General information only, not legal advice for a specific case. Requirements are set by the office handling your matter; see the Courts of Justice of Thailand and Department of Home Affairs — translating and interpreting. For availability and fees, contact us by phone, LINE or email.
District office matters — marriage registration, divorce registration, statutory declarations — are conducted in Thai, and the registrar must be satisfied that a foreign national understands the content before signing. Interpreter requirements are set by each office and by the type of registration, and identity documents of everyone attending are usually checked, so plan the attendance list as carefully as the paperwork.
Where a party does not understand Thai, the registrar generally requires interpretation so the parties understand what they are signing. Confirm the requirement with the specific office before the appointment.
Some offices allow it and some require an independent interpreter, particularly for declarations. Ask the office in advance.
Many registrations require witnesses with identification. The number and qualifications are set by the registration type and the office.
Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
NAATI certifies translators for written text and interpreters for spoken language, as separate credentials with separate testing. A practitioner may hold one, the other, or both. Always ask which credential is held for the task you need.
Source: NAATI
Australian courts and tribunals work to their own interpreter policies and generally expect a suitably credentialed interpreter. In Thailand, court interpreting practice is governed by the Office of the Judiciary. Confirm the requirement with the specific court or tribunal, since it varies by jurisdiction and matter type.
Remote interpreting by video or telephone is common for consultations, interviews and some hearings, subject to the receiving body's rules. On-site attendance is still required for many formal proceedings.
Tell us the language and dialect, the date, duration and time zone, the setting (medical, legal, business, registry), the mode (on-site or remote) and whether any documents will be read out. Booking availability for rarer languages varies, so give as much notice as you can.
A translator works with written documents; an interpreter works with the spoken word. Court hearings, immigration interviews, marriage registration at a Thai district office, notarial signings and medical appointments need an interpreter present, in person or online.
Yes, where the convening body permits remote attendance. Confirm the platform, the scheduled time in Thailand time and whether the body requires the interpreter's credential details in advance, because some registries need them recorded before the session.
Date and start time with time zone, expected duration, venue or platform, language pair and direction, subject matter, and any documents that will be referred to. Sending the documents in advance materially improves accuracy on technical vocabulary.
Yes. Court and tribunal work requires familiarity with procedure and with the register the bench expects, and some courts keep their own approved list. Tell us the court and the case type when booking so the right practitioner is assigned.
In consecutive interpreting the speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each segment — normal for interviews, medical consultations and registry appointments. Simultaneous interpreting runs in real time with equipment and suits conferences. Consecutive takes roughly twice the wall-clock time.
As much as you can give. Common language pairs can often be arranged at short notice; rarer languages, court settings and on-site attendance outside major cities need longer lead time. Availability varies, so we confirm in writing rather than assume.
Only if that person also holds translator certification for the pair — NAATI tests translators and interpreters separately. Where documents will be read out, send them beforehand so a certified written translation can be prepared in parallel.
Source: NAATI
Practitioners work to the AUSIT Code of Ethics, which covers confidentiality, impartiality and accuracy. An interpreter conveys what is said; they do not advise, summarise, or speak on your behalf.
Simultaneous interpreting runs in real time, usually with equipment, and suits conferences. Consecutive interpreting alternates with the speaker and suits interviews, medical appointments, registry appointments and most legal settings.
Professional practice limits continuous simultaneous work and pairs interpreters for longer sessions to protect accuracy. For consecutive assignments, tell us the expected duration so we can staff it properly.
Source: NAATI
Any agenda, names, technical terms, and documents that will be read out. Preparation materials improve accuracy and are handled confidentially.
No. An interpreter conveys what is said, completely and impartially, and does not advise, summarise or advocate. Advice on immigration or law must come from a suitably registered adviser.
Practice is governed by the Office of the Judiciary and by the court hearing the matter. Some courts appoint interpreters directly; others accept one proposed by a party. Confirm with the court in advance.
We join a video or telephone session at the agreed time and confirm audio quality first. Stable audio matters more than video, and a headset for each speaker markedly reduces misunderstandings.
Tell us as early as possible so the slot can be released; interpreters reserve time exclusively. Cancellation terms are confirmed in writing with the booking.
Interpreters work under professional confidentiality obligations, and NAATI credentialed practitioners are bound by the profession's code of ethics. We can also sign a client confidentiality agreement on request.
Source: NAATI
The information on this page is based on the official sources below. Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — always confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
