English to Thai translation
English to Thai translation is a specialised combination: Thai has around 20.7M speakers and is official in Thailand.
Thai has no spaces between words, so line-breaking needs dictionary support; polite particles (ครับ/ค่ะ) depend on the speaker's gender.
Indicative freelance rates for south & southeast asian languages run from about $0.06 to $0.14 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.
In the US, 292,930 people speak Thai at home and 148,909 speak English less than "very well", which drives steady demand for Thai–English translation and interpreting in healthcare, legal and public services.
Indicative rates
Per-word band for general commercial work in the south & southeast asian group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for English → Thai projects
- Allow 10–30% extra space for the Thai text in designs, subtitles and printed books.
- Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does English to Thai translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.06–$0.14 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate English to Thai?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.
Is Thai longer than English?
Usually yes: text typically changes by +10% to +30% when translated from English into Thai.