Neeranam Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Can anyone tell me what the Thai word, "salak" translates as. Not sure how it's spelt. The only time I've heard it was something to do with building a traditional Thai house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Salak can be a verb for to carve or to chisel wood. A chang salak can be a wood carver or sculptor. Edited May 15, 2009 by Johpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) It has 2 meanings 1- salak = carving 2- salak = wood specie using in traditional thai house....called mai-salak by the thais When I was growing up, one of our houses was a traditional thai house. We used mai-salak (salak wood) for posts, poles, bedroom doors, and esp for flooring/decking, .....but not for the wall panel tho, because it's too heavy wood for it. Most of them came in rough-sawn,..... esp for the flooring/decking, they came in varies in sizes - as wide as 30 inches. Beside teak, the next best wood for a tradition thai house can be found using mai-salak Edited May 15, 2009 by teacup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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