Court interpreter for Thai language – Thai script, Buddhist dates and official documents

We make translations from Thai to Croatian for personal documents, marriage, work, education and official procedures. A court interpreter for the Thai language is contracted after checking the script, variant, source and target languages and the request of the recipient. After reviewing the complete document, we send you a quote covering the scope, total price, deadline and delivery arrangements.

Thai documents are written in a special script, and dates are often given according to the Buddhist era. For Croatian use, the date can be converted to the Gregorian calendar with a clear note. We compare the Latin notation of the name with a passport because different transcriptions can look quite different. For a wider overview of available language pairs, open the page Asian languages.

Thai documents by type of procedure and country of issue

The most common are birth and marriage certificates, certificates of unmarried status, certificates of criminal record and other official certificates, diplomas, visa and employment documents. Business users may need contracts, certificates and correspondence. Before ordering, you should check whether the Croatian or Thai institution requires a certification, legalization or translation made in a certain country.

Types of Thai documents in personal and business cases

• Birth and marriage certificates and certificates of marital status
• Criminal record certificates, residence and identity
• Diplomas, school certificates and educational records
• Documents for visa, residence, work and insurance
• Powers of attorney, declarations and notarial documents
• Business contracts, certificates and official correspondence

This list covers commonly requested documents, but is not exhaustive. You can also send another type of document for Thai translation, we pay particular attention to the Thai script, dates according to the Buddhist calendar and the Latin notation of the name.

Thai script, Buddhist era and Latin notation of names

The year in the Thai document may be given according to the Buddhist era, which is different from the Gregorian era. We recalculate the date only when it is legible and the context is clear, and if necessary we keep the original mark.

For names, we use the official Latin form from the passport. If the source document contains a different transcription, the translation must clearly indicate which record is relied upon.

Certified Thai translation – what to check before official submission

A certified translation for official use is prepared by an appointed permanent court interpreter for Thai, subject to availability and the receiving authority’s requirements. Before the confirmation, we check the date conversion, the form of the name from the passport and the recipient’s requirements. If direct certification is unavailable, we ask the relevant authority to confirm whether an alternative is acceptable. Before you order, we also check the number of copies, whether the translation must be attached to the original or a copy, and any Apostille requirements.

Thai language interpretation for meetings and official procedures

We arrange interpreting between Thai and Croatian for conversations with the employer, the police or other authorities, court and administrative proceedings, meetings and other official appointments agreed in advance. If the organiser or relevant authority requires an appointed permanent court interpreter, please tell us when you enquire. We confirm the booking once we have checked the location, date, duration, subject and any documents needed for preparation.

legalisation of a Thai document for international use

Check Apostille requirements separately from translation requirements. Some authorities ask for the original to be legalised before it is translated; others accept a different order. Before placing your order, confirm the receiving authority’s instructions and read our Apostille guide.

What we check before confirming a Thai translation

Your quote clearly sets out the scope, source and target languages, certification, total price, deadline and delivery arrangements. For these documents, we pay particular attention to the Thai alphabet, dates according to the Buddhist calendar and the Latin notation of names.

Documents and information required for a Thai translation offer

Thai translation price estimate after document review

For Thai, document translation and interpreting are priced differently. Translation costs depend on the length and complexity of the document, legibility, stamps, certification and deadline. Interpreting costs depend on the duration, location, preparation and any travel required. The delivery date depends on the conversion of calendar dates and the verification of the official Latin-script spelling. We confirm the possibility of urgent translation after reviewing all pages and checking whether the appropriate translator or permanent court interpreter can accept the assignment.

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