How many French-speaking translators are there in Thailand?

We list 17, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is French unusual for translators in Thailand?

43% of the 40 translators we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in French. 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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French-speaking translators in Thailand

17 translators in Thailand who work in French, in 7 cities. Bangkok (7), Chiang Mai (3) and Pattaya (2) hold 71% of them.

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43%of all translators here

Photo: Sergei Gussev (CC BY 4.0)

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Showing all 7 cities.

Thailand17 in 7 cities

Bangkok skyline at twilight featuring the MahaNakhon tower and Ratchadamri district

BangkokThailand7FrenchOf all translators here7 of 2330%

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

Chiang MaiThailand3FrenchOf all translators here3 of 743%

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

PattayaThailand2FrenchOf all translators here2 of 540%

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

PhuketThailand2FrenchOf all translators here2 of 2100%

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

Chiang RaiThailand1FrenchOf all translators here1 of 1100%

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

Hua HinThailand1FrenchOf all translators here1 of 1100%

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

Koh SamuiThailand1FrenchOf all translators here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Thailand where a source says a French-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 French-speaking translators come from 2 sources, led by thailand.diplomatie.belgium.be (14) and a Swiss representation (3).

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

Questions

How many French-speaking translators are there in Thailand?: We list 17, 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 7 of the 17.
Is French unusual for translators in Thailand?: 43% of the 40 translators we hold in Thailand are recorded as working in French. 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.