Each of the 5 sub-services below lists who it suits, the documents to prepare, the responsible authority, and the mistakes we see most often. Fees and turnaround depend on the file — ask our team.
Consular & embassy interpreter
ล่ามกรมการกงสุลและสถานทูต
Consular interpreting covers filings, interviews and signing documents in front of an officer. The interpreter renders speech faithfully rather than summarising it, and must know the terminology used on official forms in both languages.
Suitable for: Applicants at embassies, visa interviewees, and people signing documents before a consular officer.
Documents & details to prepare
- Appointment letter
- The document set being filed
- The purpose of the appointment
Watch out for: Some missions admit only pre-registered interpreters, and others bar third parties from the interview room — confirm the mission's rules before booking.
Official source: กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
Factory visit, audit & training interpreter
ล่ามตรวจโรงงานและการอบรม
Industrial interpreting requires advance preparation of production, quality-system and safety terminology, because an audit mixes worker interviews, a walk of the line and a closing summary — each calling for a different interpreting mode.
Suitable for: Overseas buyers and auditors, manufacturing plants, and cross-border training teams.
Documents & details to prepare
- Audit agenda
- Company-specific glossary
- Quality-system documents that will be referenced
Watch out for: Production areas often mandate personal protective equipment and restrict recording — tell us in advance so equipment and confidentiality undertakings are in place.
Hospital & specialty clinic interpreter
ล่ามโรงพยาบาลและคลินิกเฉพาะทาง
Medical interpreting supports doctors, nurses and patients through history taking, treatment-plan explanations and consent signing, with complete rendition and strict confidentiality of health information.
Suitable for: Foreign patients in Thailand, Thai patients under foreign physicians, and accompanying family carers.
Documents & details to prepare
- Appointment slip
- Relevant medical history
- The specialty being seen
Watch out for: An interpreter does not give medical advice and cannot decide for the patient — the person authorised to consent should be present when consent forms are signed.
On-site technicians for interpretation & AV systems
ทีมเทคนิคหน้างานสำหรับระบบล่ามและเครื่องเสียง
Simultaneous-interpretation events need a technical team to install booths, headsets and microphones, test the signal before the session, and stay on site to distribute and collect equipment and resolve issues live.
Suitable for: Organisers of international conferences, seminars and press events.
Documents & details to prepare
- Room layout
- Audience size and number of languages
- Installation and rehearsal schedule
Watch out for: Book installation and a sound test before the event starts — venue constraints such as power supply and booth placement are the main cause of audio problems during a session.
Factory audit & in-house training interpreting
ล่ามตรวจโรงงานและอบรมภายในองค์กร
Industrial interpreting requires advance preparation of production, quality-system and safety terminology, because an audit mixes worker interviews, a walk of the line and a closing summary — each calling for a different interpreting mode.
Suitable for: Overseas buyers and auditors, manufacturing plants, and cross-border training teams.
Documents & details to prepare
- Audit agenda
- Company-specific glossary
- Quality-system documents that will be referenced
Watch out for: Production areas often mandate personal protective equipment and restrict recording — tell us in advance so equipment and confidentiality undertakings are in place.
The guidance above reflects general practice as of August 2026. Government criteria, fees and processing times can change — verify with the relevant authority before you file, or ask our team on 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · email.
