Legal service for foreign clients
Legal Translation and Certification That Passes Courts, Agencies and Embassies in Thailand
In legal work the best translation is not the most elegant; it is the one a reviewer can trace back to the source line by line.
Quick answer
Translation for legal use must preserve the structure of the source, use the vocabulary Thai officialdom actually uses, and carry a certificate naming the translator and their qualification. We translate contracts, judgments, civil-registration records, financial statements, and corporate documents, and certify the translation for court, consular, and embassy filing. From THB 800 per page.
From THB 800 — From THB 800 per standard page; specialised work such as judgments and project contracts is priced on complexity and deadline. · Typically 2–4 business days; rush work within 24 hours
Who this is for
- Litigants filing foreign-language exhibits with a Thai court
- Cross-border companies needing bilingual contracts that align
- Visa applicants and students translating official records
- Accountants and auditors translating statements for foreign shareholders
- Anyone using a Thai judgment abroad or a foreign judgment here
What you receive
- A translation laid out paragraph-for-paragraph against the source
- A matter-specific glossary applied consistently across the set
- A translator's certificate naming the translator and reviewer
- Review by a lawyer who knows the matter, not merely a native speaker
- Files in the format courts and agencies accept, with page numbering
Documents to prepare
- High-resolution originals or editable source files
- A list of persons and entities with the required spellings
- Any earlier translation already accepted by the same body
- The filing deadline and the receiving authority
- Background on the case or deal so terms are chosen correctly
How it works
5-step process
- 1
Fix key terms before translating
Swap contractor, employer, and subcontractor just once and the whole liability structure of a contract moves.
- 2
Keep clause numbering and tables identical
Courts and opponents cite by clause number, and renumbering makes cross-referencing unusable.
- 3
Check proper nouns against official records
Personal names must match the passport, and agency names must follow the form the agency itself uses.
- 4
Separate translation from commentary
Explanatory notes belong in translator's footnotes, not inside the text where they look like source wording.
- 5
Plan the certification alongside
Translations bound for consular authentication follow a set format, and knowing that early avoids retyping.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will a Thai court accept a self-made translation?
The court requires foreign-language exhibits to come with a certified Thai translation, and the other side may challenge it, so the wording should be reviewed carefully.
Which language should govern a bilingual contract?
State plainly which version prevails on conflict; where enforcement will be in Thailand, choosing Thai reduces arguments about meaning.
Do you translate languages other than English?
Yes, notably Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, and French, through translators who work with the lawyer handling the file.
Does the translation need an agency stamp?
It depends on the recipient: some want the provider's stamp, others the translator's signature with an ID or licence number.
Which standard applies to financial statement wording?
Follow the reporting framework the entity actually applies, so overseas readers can line the figures up with prior years.
Do you review translations done elsewhere?
Yes; we check legal accuracy and terminological consistency, then certify where the text reaches a standard we can stand behind.
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Written by: Thai Law & Accounting Services — attorneys and licensed accountants
Reviewed by: Reviewed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Last updated: 2026-08
Information as of August 2026. Government fees and processing times change — verify with the relevant agency before acting, or let our team verify for you.