Thread: Thai Script Regularly Seen

Seen on the back of lorries
รถพ่วง
rot(h) puang(f)

My dictionary translates this as 'trailer' - I guess that it equates to 'Long Vehicle' in the UK.

You don't know how much that's been worrying me.

Does this mean you are back in the UK?

Seen on diagonal yellow road-signs
ลดความเร็ว
lot(h) kwaam(m) reo(m)


Reduce speed.

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Originally Posted by danbo

On signs at the front of a house/business
หมาดุ
ma(r) du(l)

dog fierce = guard-dog

I prefer 'hmaa du' - If you aspirate the 'm' it actually helps you get the tone right.

ยา
'Yaa' (Drug Store) is a useful one and easy to remember, as is

นวด
'Nuat' (Massage).

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I prefer 'hmaa du' - If you aspirate the 'm' it actually helps you get the tone right.

Good tip I'm always getting 'dog' and 'horse' confused....nothing to do with speaking Thai, I just always get them confused.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by danbo

On signs at the front of a house/business
หมาดุ
ma(r) du(l)

dog fierce = guard-dog

I prefer 'hmaa du' - If you aspirate the 'm' it actually helps you get the tone right.

ยา
'Yaa' (Drug Store) is a useful one and easy to remember, as is

นวด
'Nuat' (Massage).

and wots the one for short time hotel ?

or happy ending provided ?

This is a good thread. Another good one is the "We love the King" Stickers on the back of every car.

เรา รัก (love heart) ในหลวง

rew (we) ruk (love) nai luang (king)

Seen at the entrance/exit to buildings or car-parks
ทางเข้า
taang (m) kao(f)

way in - entrance


ทางออก
taang (m) awk(l)

way out - exit

Seen just about anywhere....
ที่จอดรถ
tee(f) jort(l) rot(h)

Carpark

I can't read thai and I doubt if I ever will now but there is one sign I do really need to know.
When you come to a set of traffic lights and you want to turn left sometimes you can go and sometimes you have to wait.
Both fucking signs are the same colour and shape.
How do you tell the difference ?

Just turn anyway. If there's nothing coming, no worries.

I have a related query on 'Frontage Road' (I can't remember the Thai script)

When I saw this in BKK I thought that it referred to an actual road, but I have seen it all over and guess that it refers to a 'type' of road - anyone?

Originally Posted by danbo

I have a related query on 'Frontage Road'

I think it is just what they call an access for the shops.

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Originally Posted by danbo

I have a related query on 'Frontage Road'

I think it is just what they call an access for the shops.

Exactly - it's the road between a major (no stopping) road and the shops, allowing you to stop or get to the petrol stations and shops.

This road can be just as long as the major road and is often used by the savvy drivers during the rush hour or when the major road is clogged.

Seen near hazards.....sometimes
ระวัง อัทตราย
ra(h)wang(m) an(m)dta(l)raai(m)

Take-care Danger(ous)

Oh Gawd!!!!! Cheers buadhai

อันตราย NOT อัทตราย

You know when sometimes you get a good idea, but when you put it into practise.....I'd best stick to threads about dancing badgers.

Originally Posted by danbo

You know when sometimes you get a good idea, but when you put it into practise.....I'd best stick to threads about dancing badgers.

No worries. We all make typos now and then....

ตัดผมชาย

Men's haircut

STOP!!

- หยุด : "yoot"

Hyudt! actually.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Hyudt! actually.

quite true - but its the expriated h !

(is that how u spell exprirated??)