My girlfriend is scheduled for a USA B2 VISA Appointment in Bangkok. She plans on being in the US about 2 weeks. She does not speak fluent English. I'm her travel partner who is a US Citizen and does not speak fluent Thai and at best minimal Thai.

It appears you cannot bring a smart phone into the interview room. That would eliminate both of us from using the smart phone to interpret the dialogue. And Eliminate me from the interview room to be of any value.

I read there are folks in Bangkok who are fluent in both English and Thai who will accompany a non English speaking person to the appointment.

Has anyone used or know of someone who has used that service and know the general cost?

We have a little over a month to get this together.

Last, are the a list of questions they ask that we could prepare for if we don't hire an interpreter? Maybe we can just do question practice testing.

Looking for advice for obtaining US B2 visa from Thailand:

I am a Brazilian citizen and I was selected for a short course in the States in mid May. Would also visit some friends while there.

Between Bangkok US embassy and Chiang Mai US consulate, which one offers highest chance of a fast processing/issuing visa?

Also, is it recommended to hire some sort of agent to help making this process quicker?

(Adms please delete if it's not on the scope of the group)

Thanks!