Philip Mathias

Email: [email protected]
Native language: English
Language combination: Thai>English


I am a British citizen, resident and working in Thailand since 1990. My full-time employment has been in teaching but I have also worked as a freelance translator, re-writer and proofreader since 2003. I have undertaken a wide variety of projects working directly with clients and through agencies, both in Thailand and abroad.

My main areas of work are:
My main areas of specialization are:
1. Business
• company annual reports
• customer service surveys and questionnaires
• advertising material
• company correspondence
2. Tourism
• tourism reports and promotional materials
• travel and entertainment guides, both in print and online
3. Academic writing, particularly in the fields of Humanities and Linguistics
• MA dissertations
• academic articles and abstracts
4. Official forms and documents
• official documents, including police reports, immigration and tax documents

Other projects have included:
• children's literature
• magazine columns and articles on subjects including real estate, home and lifestyle
• subtitles for video material

I have also done proofreading and editing work for a small publisher.

Please note that I only accept Thai>English translation work.

Education:
MA Linguistics (TESOL), University of Surrey, UK
BA Modern History and Politics, University of Liverpool, UK
Other Qualifications: RSA Certificate TEFLA

Employment History:
2000-present: Lecturer, English Department, School of Humanities and Tourism Management, Bangkok University, Thailand
2012-2014: Associate Dean for Student Affairs
2008-2012: Chairperson, English Department
1993-2000: Lecturer, Royal Thai Naval Academy, Samutprakan, Thailand