SEAProTI.org
Update : seaproti.org
An initiative to raise professional standards of translators and interpreters in Southeast Asia
Document Translation Review by the Department of Consular Affairs: Guidelines and Key Insights 7 January 2025, Bangkok – Document translation plays a crucial role in notarization and official ce
Underqualified and Underpaid: A Worrying Trend in Public Service Interpreting 6 January 2025, Bangkok – Public service interpreting is a cornerstone of communication in diverse societies. It ens
Legitimation of a Child in Thailand: Understanding the Legal Process 6 December 2025, Bangkok – The legal recognition of parental rights for fathers in Thailand, particularly in cases where chil
“When Translation Becomes a Trap: Exposing Translator Scams That Could Cost Employers Everything” 5 January 2025, Bangkok – In the world of multilingual communication, translators ar
Your Ultimate Guide to Translation Tools: CAT, MT, and Beyond 5 January 2025, Bangkok – In a world that is more connected than ever before, translation tools have become indispensable. Whether y
Interpreter Rates for 2025: Importance and Guidelines for Fair Compensation 5 January 2025, Bangkok – In 2025, setting interpreter rates in the business sector is of great significance as the bu
The Right of Foreign Defendants to Appoint Their Own Interpreter: A Neglected Issue in Thai Courts 5 December 2025, Bangkok – In Thailand’s criminal justice system, every defendant is entitled t
Recommended Translation Rates for 2025 for Professional Freelancers in Thailand 5 January 2025, Bangkok – In today’s world, document translation and proofreading play a crucial role in bridging
From “Motorcade Escort” to “Chinese Volunteer Police and Interpreters”: Exposing Flaws in Thailand’s Bureaucracy and Chinese Behavior in Thailand 4 January 2025, Bangkok
Misconceptions About the Southeast Asian Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (SEAProTI) in 2024 The Southeast Asian Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (SEAPr
Raising the Bar for Courtroom Interpreting: Efforts by SEAProTI’s Advocacy Committee In linguistically diverse societies, court interpreting plays a critical role in ensuring equality in the jus
The Crisis of Thai Interpreters in 2024: A Profession Undermined from Within January 2, 2025, Bangkok – In a world where seamless communication knows no borders, interpreters play a pivotal role in br
The Thai Interpreter Crisis in 2024: Challenges Facing the Industry January 1, 2024, Bangkok – The interpreter industry in Thailand is facing numerous challenges, with a significant cause rooted in ec
Establishing a Representative Office in Thailand Multinational companies often choose to establish a representative office in Thailand to support market expansion and growth within various economic ju
The Translation Blunder That Shook the Global Stage: Lessons from Jimmy Carter’s Poland Visit in 1977 30 December 2024, Bangkok – In the world of diplomacy, the precision of words can make or br
Investment and Capital Movement in Asia: Opportunities and Success in Thailand Investment and capital movement are key elements in conducting business in the era of globalization, especially in Asia,
Applying for a Work Permit in Thailand for Foreigners and the Vital Role of SEAProTI-Certified Translators December 30, 2024, Bangkok – Working abroad can be an exciting and challenging experience, bu
The Rights of Foreign Suspects Violated by an Ineffective Interpreter System 30 October , 2024 – In 2024, the issue of rights violations against foreign suspects in the Thai justice system remai
Interpreters in Thailand’s Justice System: Failures That Could Lead to Serious Human Rights Violations December 30, 2024, Bangkok – The right to an interpreter in judicial proceedings is a funda
The Language Register: A Linguistic Wardrobe for Every Occasion 29 December 2024, Bangkok – As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year of linguistic exploration, let’s delve into one of l
