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Hi,

I know sometimes you can't translate the sentence as it is in English, and using TUK or DON in a passive with question, together with Gamlang" looks to me not perfect. Here are two sentences which I would like to hear what do you think about the best translation should be:

"The man is being bitten by the dog ?"

"The child is being kissed by his mother ?"

Thank you all

box

Johpa, I understand your point, but surely there must be a Thai word which is the exact translation for "Insist". Sometimes it is very important to really insist, or you will not be sure if your demand is taken seriously.

Thanks

box

คะยั้นคะยอ -

Meaning: urge; exhort; coax; cajole; wheedle

Do I use ขยันขยอ to say sentence like:

"I insist that you come"

"I don't insist about it"

i think it's ok for me

I'm a bit confused here. All the words above (urge; exhort; coax; cajole; wheedle) are not as strong as "Insist". Or maybe I should use another Thai word for "Insist" ?

Thanks

box

Hi,

Do I use ขยันขยอ to say sentence like:

"I insist that you come"

"I don't insist about it"

Thank you for any example you can give.

box

Lucky me

Just came back from "Central" (Chiang-Mai) where I found a lot of great posters with Thai and English scripts. Recommended.

Thank you

box

ปลาดุก bplaa dùk = freshwater catfish (Siluridae)

ปลากด bplaa kòd = catfish (Tachysurus)

Thanks a lot

BTW, is there any web site that gives lists (Thai and English) of food items like fish, fruits, vegetables, and so on ?

box

Hi,

Does someone know the English translation of these two fishes:

ปลากด

ปลาดุก

Thank you

box

BlowFish

Listening to Thai is one of the better ways to learn how to speak Thai. You may want to try "SpokenThai" software which has thousands of audio sentences (and a dictionary).

Here is the web link to read about it:

Spoken Thai

Good luck

Thanks again guys. Adding pictures was a good idea. Will be going next week to Doi Intanon for some bird watching.

Box

THANKS !!!

Any good CD with Thai script ?

Thanks guys.

Do you know which bird is Nok Yang (or Nok Gra Yang) ? Some books say it is a Stork which seems to be Nok Grasa.

Thanks

Box

Hi,

Anyone can recommend a digital bilingual dictionary (Thai+English) and where can be purchased ?

Thank you

Box

How do you say and write in Thai:

Capitalism

Capitalist

Cuttlefish

Stork bird

Sandpiper bird

Partridge bird

Falcon bird

Thank you

Box

dekbannok

Thanks. Yes, I forgot about the water current this time of the year.

How about a flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prababg ?

Thanks

box

Hi,

We want to go for few days to Luang Prabang by boat, probably from Chiang Saen. Anyone who made this boat trip please supply some information, best company, price, where to book in Chiang Mai, tips and any important thing we have to know.

Thank you

box

1. Get a license from the author.

2. Make HTML, RTF (or other text format) files.

3. Compile to exe with a free or shareware compiler.

2a. You can scan pages and use the images to make a slideshow or put images in HTML pages.

I assume the publisher has already the book in a digital format so you can ask the publisher if he sells ebooks

And how should I pay tax if I am not allowed to work on retirement visa ?

under present guidelines do not believe you have much of a chance to obtain PR on a retirement extension of stay.

Thanks Lopburi and what do you mean ?

box

Thanks.

As I understand I can get permanent resident status after three years of retirement visa. I have few questions:

1) While staying in Thailand on a tourist visa can I ask for retirement visa and is it easier than to ask in my country ?

2) If it is possible (1) do I need the same documents issued in my country (police clearence, health certifucate and bank certificate) ?

3) Can this be done in Chiang Mai too or only in Bangkok ?

Thanks

box

Hi to all experts,

I would like to know what is the best visa type for someone who wants to live forever in Thailand. From reading this forum it seems that marriage (support a wife) and retirement visa are long term visas. My main questions are:

1) What happens if your Thai wife dies before you, which means you stop to support her ? Do you have to leave the country ?

2) Do you have to renew your retirement visa each year or only for three years, and what type of visa you get after three years ?

3) What is your best suggestion to ensure I can live in Thailand for all my life ?

Thank you

box

Johpa

You are right. This is of course depends what each one is looking for. Most people I know simply want to be able to speak and read in a reasonable level. Other take it more seriously, especially if they are still young and working in a company in Thailand.

(By the way, I posted in the wrong thread but there is no way to move my post.)

I spoke Thai before I knew to read even one word. Not only it is possible, it makes it easier to learn reading after you know to speak, and if you learn to speak first and then to read late, you will be done quicker then learnig both speak and read together.

At least that's my opinion.

Many thanks to you both.

box

Hi,

I am looking for a simple DOC, TXT, HTML or RTF source with all, or most of, Thai words in Thai script. Does anyone knows where I can find it, or someting similar ?

Thank you

Box

Isn't this the reason why IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) was developed?

I have at least dozen of books, each uses its own phonetic system. International Phonetic Alphabet is not followed by everyone and is not always the easiest way to learn a language. In my opinion language should be learnt by listening, especially Thai, which is very problematic in translation.