It is time to renew my son's US passport. I'd prefer not to take the mother to the US Embassy BKK, and per  
https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/minor-passport-renew/ I can use form DS-3053 to indicate her consent, and that "A DS-3053 can be notarized by appointment at the U.S. Embassy (free-of-charge), or by a Thai notary public." The form is in English, only. Has anyone used a "Thai notary public"? Does every Ampur office have them? Any other suggestions / comments would be appreciated. TIA

Edited January 11, 20224 yr by djeetyet

there's no such thing as government appointed notary public in Thailand

most you'll get is some lawyers who certified themselves as notary public by taking a course or seminar

so look for a local lawyer

I've used this service several times. If you are in Bangkok he will come to your property for a reasonable fee, which is often easier than going to him.

 

The attorney is called Somsan Maisuk.

 

http://www.siamlegalonline.com/

 

He is registered as a Notarial Services Attorney by the Lawyers Council of Thailand pursuant to the Regulation of the Lawyers Council on Registration of Notarial Services Attorneys B.E. 2551