Lost in Translation: Foreign man’s tattoo trouble echoes Hangover II

[snoop1130]

 

In a scene that could have been shot in the Hangover II movie, a foreign man turned to social media for help after waking up with a Thai tattoo written across his chest. The meaning of the writing remained unclear to him until Thai netizens stepped in with the answer, which might prompt him to have the tattoo removed.

 

The foreign man posted a picture of the tattoo, “ฉันล่อกระเทย” on his chest on a Facebook group, Love Thailand, asking for translation help.

 

“Can someone translate, please? Woke up with this on my chest.”

 

Netizens speculated that the foreign man was likely heavily intoxicated the previous night and may not recall getting the tattoo. Several members of the foreign group attempted to decipher the tattoo using translation programs, but their efforts proved unsuccessful.

 

Several foreign social media users attempted to translate the tattoo with hilarious results.

 

“I copy hermaphrodites.”

 

“I tease transvestites.”

 

“I am a lizard.”

 

Thai social media users, however, came to the rescue and eventually provided the precise translation of the tattoo.

 

“I had sex with a ladyboy.”

 

The word “ฉัน” means I, “ล่อ” means “had sex,” and “กระเทย” refers to a ladyboy.

 

Numerous netizens found the unexpected tattoo amusing, while others suggested it could be a nightmare for the man to have a tattoo imposed upon him without his consent.

 

The Hangover

 

According to the report on CatDumb, one netizen did not find the story funny and had his say in the comment section.

 

“Every member should avoid sharing pictures or messages that are not inspired or rude. I am Thai and I feel uncomfortable when I see foreigners making fun of the country.”

 

The post later disappeared from the group, possibly due to reports from Thai netizens. However, the story continued to attract attention from other news outlets, with more funny comments.

 

“This is like a scene from the film The Hangover. Waking up with a tattoo!”

 

“Is this a teaser for the next The Hangover? Haha.”

 

“When you know the meaning… Your life will never be the same…”

 

“I want to laugh but still feel sorry for him. I hope the tattoo artist takes some responsibility by paying him to have the tattoo removed. He might like it, who knows?”

“Welcome to Thailand!”

 

This story is reminiscent of a similar report in June last year when a French Muay Thai kickboxer, Jimmy Vienot, wanted to get a Thai word tattoo “มวยไทย (Muay Thai)” on his arm, but the spelling was completely wrong. The first letter was ฆ (K) instead of ม (M), so the word was Kuay Thai, not Muay Thai, and Kuay in Thai means penis.

 

Vienot extended his apology to the Thai people who found his tattoo offensive and later changed ฆ to the correct letter, ม.

 

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook group/ Love Thailand

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-14

 

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[Korat Kiwi]

Now this is funny.... hope he learnt from the experience. 

 

1.  Don't get so drunk that you can't remember what you did. 

 

2.  Don't brag about having sex with a lady boy. (Getting the tattoo is a dead giveaway).   We all know it was the lady boy that had sex with you. 

 

My my my you're gonna be the butt of jokes for years to cum

 

 

 

 

[Andre0720]

Well, this tattoo is certainly as good as any of those ugly tattoos that people actually pay to get, and that are next to permanent.

 

They pay to get that done. That explains it all....

[bamnutsak]

Maybe this chap should check the kidney inventory to make sure he still has two.

 

 

[HammerGuy]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

 

In a scene that could have been shot in the Hangover II movie, a foreign man turned to social media for help after waking up with a Thai tattoo written across his chest. The meaning of the writing remained unclear to him until Thai netizens stepped in with the answer, which might prompt him to have the tattoo removed.

 

The foreign man posted a picture of the tattoo, “ฉันล่อกระเทย” on his chest on a Facebook group, Love Thailand, asking for translation help.

 

“Can someone translate, please? Woke up with this on my chest.”

 

Netizens speculated that the foreign man was likely heavily intoxicated the previous night and may not recall getting the tattoo. Several members of the foreign group attempted to decipher the tattoo using translation programs, but their efforts proved unsuccessful.

 

Several foreign social media users attempted to translate the tattoo with hilarious results.

 

“I copy hermaphrodites.”

 

“I tease transvestites.”

 

“I am a lizard.”

 

Thai social media users, however, came to the rescue and eventually provided the precise translation of the tattoo.

 

“I had sex with a ladyboy.”

 

The word “ฉัน” means I, “ล่อ” means “had sex,” and “กระเทย” refers to a ladyboy.

 

Numerous netizens found the unexpected tattoo amusing, while others suggested it could be a nightmare for the man to have a tattoo imposed upon him without his consent.

 

The Hangover

 

According to the report on CatDumb, one netizen did not find the story funny and had his say in the comment section.

 

“Every member should avoid sharing pictures or messages that are not inspired or rude. I am Thai and I feel uncomfortable when I see foreigners making fun of the country.”

 

The post later disappeared from the group, possibly due to reports from Thai netizens. However, the story continued to attract attention from other news outlets, with more funny comments.

 

“This is like a scene from the film The Hangover. Waking up with a tattoo!”

 

“Is this a teaser for the next The Hangover? Haha.”

 

“When you know the meaning… Your life will never be the same…”

 

“I want to laugh but still feel sorry for him. I hope the tattoo artist takes some responsibility by paying him to have the tattoo removed. He might like it, who knows?”

“Welcome to Thailand!”

 

This story is reminiscent of a similar report in June last year when a French Muay Thai kickboxer, Jimmy Vienot, wanted to get a Thai word tattoo “มวยไทย (Muay Thai)” on his arm, but the spelling was completely wrong. The first letter was ฆ (K) instead of ม (M), so the word was Kuay Thai, not Muay Thai, and Kuay in Thai means penis.

 

Vienot extended his apology to the Thai people who found his tattoo offensive and later changed ฆ to the correct letter, ม.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook group/ Love Thailand

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-14

 

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Reminds me of the time in karon (Phuket) Some guy named Gary had a tattoo that said on his wrist "Galee" if you know you know, We didn't have the heart to tell him!

[richard_smith237]

Bob ??... this you again ???  

 

 

 

Seems like so many threads in the last 2 hours are straight out of the Bob Smith Playbook... 

 

 

[mikebell]

It won't matter what it means IF he keeps his shirt on and IF he lives in his own country.

[2baht]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

decipher the tattoo using translation programs,

Pork Spring Rolls!

[Pouatchee]

Seems unlikely thsi was a mistake... the guy is up to his neck in tats

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai social media users, however, came to the rescue and eventually provided the precise translation of the tattoo.

 

“I had sex with a ladyboy.”

Luckily outside of Thailand not many people can read Thai script....

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

Nobody in his own country will know. he could tell them anything .  Here might be a pickup line if he wants.

[quake]

Apparently his from Switzerland.

 

[brianthainess]

Another re-hashed story that appeared Months ago.

[paulikens]

On 3/15/2024 at 10:07 AM, brianthainess said:

Another re-hashed story that appeared Months ago.

I think you're getting it mixed up with a different story. this has definitely only just happened.  

[chickenslegs]

Seems obvious that the guy was drunk and not capable of giving consent to having the tattoo. I'd say that the tattoo "artist" (and any of his prankster mates) should be prosecuted for assault. 

 

Plenty of non permanent pranks are available if you need your fun.

 

[Hummin]

Whennstupid enough to ask for an exotic tattoo you have no clue what it is, I do not have any mercy with him. I find it kind of innocent  fun 😁

 

Easy to make a new tattoo to cover this one. 

[jacko45k]

5 hours ago, Hummin said:

Whennstupid enough to ask for an exotic tattoo you have no clue what it is, I do not have any mercy with him. I find it kind of innocent  fun 😁

 

Easy to make a new tattoo to cover this one. 

'I had a 3 some with 2 ladyboys' in larger script perhaps?

[ABCDBKK]

ฉันล่อกระเทย
 

Well done mate. Hey, don't worry, 2 a year don't make you queer innit.