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Thai Linguistic Expert

40/hr

Remote

part-time

Posted November 13, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: part-time
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

As a Thai Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Thai and help build language data that improves its understanding and text generation. The work covers tasks such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction. You will also refine Thai content, annotate linguistic features, and share findings with AI researchers on a remote, part-time project with a leading research lab.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-produced Thai text for accuracy and quality across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction tasks.
Edit or rewrite Thai content to meet linguistic and cultural expectations for Thai-speaking audiences.
Annotate Thai text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Find model errors and gaps in its Thai-language abilities, then work with AI researchers to address them.
Provide detailed linguistic analysis and feedback to inform model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Thai fluency and excellent command of Thai grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in Thai translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Thai nuance, regional variation, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail and the ability to detect subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and LLM-based language technology

Who Should Apply

Thai language specialists with professional experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work will fit this project. Candidates should bring strong English, sound judgment about Thai usage, and an interest in evaluating AI-generated language.

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Required skills

ThaiThai LinguisticsThai GrammarThai SyntaxThai TranslationThai EditingLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsLLM EvaluationText SummarizationGrammar Correction

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