Originally from Düsseldorf, Germany, I migrated to Thailand in 1990
where I was employed in the dive industry. As a certified Master Scuba
Diver Trainer I have great personal skills that include team leadership
qualities. In 2001, I established 'Wildside' on the Andaman coast, and
it quickly became one of the most successful outdoor and adventure
companies in Thailand.

Luckily, I also had the opportunity to study various topics from
English, coral reef conservation, medic first aid and Thai. Picking up
the local Thai language very fast, I tremendously enjoyed the new world
of Thai customs and traditions. I totally fell in love with Thailand so
I made the effort to speak, understand, read and write Thai fluently. I
improved my high Thai and medical language working as a translator and
interpreter for a foreign insurance department at the International Hospital on Koh Samui.
By personally dealing with accidents and death, I greatly enhanced my knowledge of Thai hospitals. I know all the medical terms and can fully explain a diagnosis to patients, their relatives, insurance companies and physicians back home. Plenty of motorcycle accidents helped me befriend police officers on a daily basis. I translated police reports and acted as an interpreted at interrogations regularly.

Later on, I was asked by local lawyers, police and prosecutors to attend and simultaneously translate at meetings and court hearings. I successfully dealt with translating charges, verdicts and other documents in various criminal cases. Considering the constant rise in civil cases mainly regarding real estate and property, my broad experience has skyrocketed in lawsuits dealing with contract breaches, document fraud and defrauding foreign investors.

In addition to my multilingual abilities, I have excellent communication skills. I always maintain a mature, gracious and professional manner when negotiating with people, even when difficulties arise. These very special characteristics are the reason why in 2005 I decided to offer interpretation and translation services on Koh Samui with a new strategy.

A proactive, flexible and creative approach is in high demand due to the variety of cases here in Thailand. The wide range of scenarios make unconventional action necessary for everyone who wants to be
successful. I am in constant contact with the embassies and the lawyers of my clients. I regularly update the case managers with reports of all the events.Partners, family members and friends are welcome to contact me anytime. I believe strong social ties are very important for people in the hospital, in jail or during court proceedings in a foreign country far from home. Please keep in mind that I offer a special service for which I am the sole provider!!

Excellent knowledge of Thai culture and my inside access to the local authorities and embassies makes me your perfect choice. For my clients, I am easily within reach 24 hours per day, 7 days per week over my hotline. I will handle each case professionally and I will personally accompany my clients and do whatever is necessary because I care.

Liz Luxen
Interpretation & Translation Center