Lao Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Lao Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

4.4

Million

Global native Lao speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

245

Thousand

USA native Lao speakers

The Best Talent

Interpreters love us because they get true flexibility, great compensation, professional growth, and our vocal appreciation for their skills.

Vetted Experience

Interpreters average 4 years of experience across our interpreter network (2 years is required) and must pass rigorous skills assessments.

Top Quality Standards

We set the bar high: interpreters are rated after every single call and must maintain a 4 star rating (out of 5) to remain active on the platform.

— Mayo Clinic

— HHM Health

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

— Mayo Clinic

"Excellent job with a sensitive situation. Very professional."

— HHM Health

"Our interpreter was wonderful; she assisted with calling multiple Lao-speaking patients. She was so kind and made sure our patient understood and were able to communicate back."

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

"Marcia was absolutely wonderful and professional. Not only did she help the patient, she helped me understand the order of the patients name to correct it in the system. Probably one of the best interpreters I’ve ever had!"

Lao, also called Lao-Phasa, is the official language of Laos and is spoken by over 30 million people across Laos, Thailand, and neighboring regions. It belongs to the Tai-Kadai language family and is closely related to Thai, with both languages sharing similar vocabulary and structure. Lao is a tonal language, meaning the pitch or tone of a word can change its meaning, making precise pronunciation essential for clear communication.

Lao is written in its own distinct script, which is derived from ancient Brahmic scripts. While the standard form is used in official settings, regional dialects vary across Laos, sometimes making communication challenging. Jeenie’s professional Lao interpreters ensure accurate and culturally sensitive communication, whether for healthcare, business, legal matters, or community services.

Lao culture is deeply influenced by Buddhism, hospitality, and community values. Respect, humility, and politeness are central to social interactions, and the traditional "nop" greeting—a slight bow with hands pressed together—is a common way to show respect. Festivals like Pi Mai (Lao New Year) and That Luang Festival celebrate the country’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

Understanding Lao customs, including nonverbal gestures, hierarchy, and etiquette, is key to effective communication. A simple misinterpretation can impact relationships, whether in business or social settings. With Jeenie’s expert Lao interpreters, you get more than just language translation—you get cultural expertise, ensuring smooth and meaningful interactions in any situation.

How much does Lao interpreting cost?

Across the industry, Lao interpreting is typically charged on a per minute rate. With Jeenie, our rates are some of the best in the industry. Your per minute rate will depend on which Jeenie plan you have. See our Pricing page for more details.

Note: Jeenie offers the same rate for Video and Audio-only. Why?
Because we know that video sessions get better outcomes. Video captures non-verbal cues (75% – 93% of most interactions) – making it more efficient and more effective in critical interactions.

Are Lao translators and Lao interpreters the same thing?

We get this question a lot.

Lao interpreters help with spoken interactions. They are present in-the-moment to help people with different languages to communicate (Lao into English and English into Lao). Interpreters serve as communication and are experts at cultural nuance. They help to ensure that both parties understand each other.

Lao translators help with written documents. Translators convert written text into the needed language.

How are Lao interpreters on Jeenie different from other services?

Jeenie attracts the best interpreters in the world. Truly. We constantly hear from clients that they have NEVER had such amazing interpreters on other services. That skill saves our clients time and minimizes their risk of costly miscommunications. Here's how we excel at quality:

We treat interpreters well.
Jeenie offers linguists great compensation (often the best in the industry), work-life flexibility, ongoing learning to improve their craft, and our heart-felt respect. For this and many other reasons, the best interpreters want to be on the Jeenie platform.

We have extremely high standards.
Unlike most of our competitors who outsource huge chunks of their interpreting needs, Jeenie has created a vetted network of global talent who are active within our platform. This gives us direct oversight on quality and skills assessment. Jeenie interpreters must pass our rigorous skills evaluations, have several years of experience, maintain 4.0 average client rating, and pass ongoing quality tests.