What is a NAATI translation of a Thai ID card used for?
It supports identity verification for visa lodgement, bank account opening, employment and agency registration in Australia. Both sides of the card should be translated.
In-depth Answer
A Thai ID card carries key data on both sides: the front shows Thai and English names, date of birth and registered address; the back holds the laser code some agencies use for verification.
A good translation preserves the layout, notes the position of the Garuda emblem and the officer's signature, and states that it was made from the source document sighted.
Watch the English name on the card: it is sometimes romanised differently from the passport.
The translator keeps the source spelling and adds a translator's note confirming the same person, which prevents most follow-up queries.
Never silently 'correct' a spelling — that makes the translation inconsistent with the original.
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