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Which certified-translation format will be accepted

"Certified translation" does not mean the same thing everywhere — each receiving body accepts a different format.

Translator's certification + consular legalisation

Thai documents going to a foreign authority via its embassy

Certifying authority
Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand
Indicative timeline
Variable, depending on queue and submission channel
Pitfalls / common rejections
A layout that does not match the consular template is refused at the counter

Translation by an accredited/sworn translator abroad (NAATI, sworn translator)

Destination is Australia or a sworn-translator jurisdiction

Certifying authority
That country's accreditation body, e.g. NAATI
Indicative timeline
Variable, usually a few working days
Pitfalls / common rejections
Using a translator whose accreditation lapsed, or a translation without the stamp/registration number

Translation certified by a notarial services attorney

The receiving party is private — a university, employer or overseas bank

Certifying authority
Attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand
Indicative timeline
Usually same day to a few days
Pitfalls / common rejections
Many foreign government bodies will not accept this in place of consular legalisation

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