How many English-speaking translators are there in Thailand?

We list 25, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is English unusual for translators in Thailand?

63% of the 40 translators we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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English-speaking translators in Thailand

25 translators in Thailand who work in English, in 7 cities. Bangkok (14), Chiang Mai (5) and Phuket (2) hold 84% of them.

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63%of all translators here

Photo: Sergei Gussev (CC BY 4.0)

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Showing all 7 cities.

Thailand25 in 7 cities

Bangkok skyline at twilight featuring the MahaNakhon tower and Ratchadamri district

BangkokThailand14EnglishOf all translators here14 of 2361%

Golden chedi and ceremonial umbrella of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep against a clear blue sky, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang MaiThailand5EnglishOf all translators here5 of 771%

The Big Buddha of Phuket, a white marble seated Buddha statue on Nakkerd Hill against a blue sky

PhuketThailand2EnglishOf all translators here2 of 2100%

Wat Rong Khun White Temple reflected in moat, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang RaiThailand1EnglishOf all translators here1 of 1100%

Hua Hin Railway Station platform with ornate red colonial canopy and blue sky

Hua HinThailand1EnglishOf all translators here1 of 1100%

Chaweng Beach with white sand, palm trees, turquoise water and jungle hills, Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh SamuiThailand1EnglishOf all translators here1 of 1100%

Aerial view of Pattaya Beach with the city skyline and Gulf of Thailand

PattayaThailand1EnglishOf all translators here1 of 520%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Thailand where a source says an English-speaking translator works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These English-speaking translators come from 4 sources, led by thailand.diplomatie.belgium.be (12), the Australian government (11) and the UK Foreign Office's Find a professional service abroad (1).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many English-speaking translators are there in Thailand?: We list 25, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Bangkok, with 14 of the 25.
Is English unusual for translators in Thailand?: 63% of the 40 translators we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.