j0j0 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi folks, I am here doing research for my undergraduate dissertation, and I am looking at getting a translator for some of the interviews that I need to do. I was hoping to get a student in my field to help me out, so they will be gaining practical fieldwork exprience at the same time. I am on a pretty tight budget and was wondering how much I should offer to pay them? I can offer expenses incurred while helping me (eg meals, transport) and name them as an assistant on the final piece of work. I was also thinking free conversation classes? On the financial side of things, how much would be a reasonable amount to pay them? I have noticed posters around town asking for 150-180 baht per hour for thai lessons, would this be an ok ballpark amount to offer for translation work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I think that it depends on the quality of the interpreter. I have paid anywhere from 50 baht per hour to 1000 baht per day. If you are looking for documents to be translated, I pay 200 baht per page (for simple writing) and 300 baht per page for more technical info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0j0 Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 no documents, just translating my questions into thai, and the answer into english for me, verbally, on the spot. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Jiang Mai Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I used to pay around 500 baht per day for someone to help me do translation work. But once again, you must make sure they are up to scratch, for a newly graduated kid it could go down to 350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 So.... What is your field of study ? Maybe some of us teach or already know someone for you to work with ? Tell us more, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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