BangRon Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Could not figure out this TIT sign, (satan drive discipline?) ??? Almost crashed re-reading it at 100kph. Had to pull over and take a picture of it. Still mind boggling? Funny Thai road signage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave111223 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 LOL "Simplify".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Excellent! That'll tell 'em... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaughingMan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 One of the things I have never understood about Thailand, perhaps it has to do with saving face and not wanting to admit they cannot speak english well. Why not simply ask a foreigner, any foreigner, if that sentence is correct before paying money to print it, sometimes they print thousands of copies or pay millions of baht for national advertising and its all gobbledeegook. I'd really like to know what Satan has to say but guess it will always be a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 One of the things I have never understood about Thailand, perhaps it has to do with saving face and not wanting to admit they cannot speak english well. Why not simply ask a foreigner, any foreigner, if that sentence is correct before paying money to print it, sometimes they print thousands of copies or pay millions of baht for national advertising and its all gobbledeegook. I'd really like to know what Satan has to say but guess it will always be a mystery. E-mail him, It's on the sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanook2me Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 One of the things I have never understood about Thailand, perhaps it has to do with saving face and not wanting to admit they cannot speak english well. Why not simply ask a foreigner, any foreigner, if that sentence is correct before paying money to print it, sometimes they print thousands of copies or pay millions of baht for national advertising and its all gobbledeegook. I'd really like to know what Satan has to say but guess it will always be a mystery. E-mail him, It's on the sign. i love poorsuckers name and avatar everytime i see it i laugh out loud.. i read poorsucker as poor*ucker everytime with naggin wife in his ear! Brilliant name and avatar.. the OP should email and see what yoda language comes back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 One of my greatest regrets in life is that I never learned to read or write Thai. Maybe someone who can will enlighten us Maybe they used the Google translation service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Mobi, I know you speak Thai, I seem to remember you saying you were going to start learning to read and write. Anyway, just a quick translation off the top of my head, If you are driving no good you are on your way to meet your maker, drive carefully. I am sure there are others who will translate it more accurately. Sorry I dont have the time for a more accurate translation, have you seen what time it is on a Friday? Duty calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGotti Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think it says "By following Buddhism, you will be free of bad karma, and a better driver". All rather clear, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Mobi, I know you speak Thai, I seem to remember you saying you were going to start learning to read and write. Anyway, just a quick translation off the top of my head, If you are driving no good you are on your way to meet your maker, drive carefully. I am sure there are others who will translate it more accurately. Sorry I dont have the time for a more accurate translation, have you seen what time it is on a Friday? Duty calls. Thanks for the translation. Yes it was new Year's resolution to learn to read a bit of Thai. Things thsi year have got away from me a bit and I have been on the road for nearly 3 months. Now back at home, and maybe I'll do just that - try to learn to read Thai. It would be wonderful if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My wife says it reads, Satan will not bother you if you drive your car properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) To add to canuckamuck's post, one dictionary I looked in translates มัจจุราช as the Great Reaper (Grim Reaper), so I guess it's something like: Avoid the Grim Reaper - Follow the highway code (or 'drive carefully'). Edited May 22, 2009 by katana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaughingMan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Guess it is no surprise considering how badly it was written that they confuse our great Dark lord with the grim reaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta22 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 If you drive with discipline , Satan will lose it memory of you ( also meaning satan will not notice you or in some form not to be in his sight . ) this is the translation . --- The hel_l god refer by the Thai reaper . ( Mud- ju - Rat ) is really correct but badly tranlated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangRon Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've e-mailed mr police S.Nirvana.S , no reply. A teacher here in Korat translated this odd sign as, " Satan will forget about you if you drive with discipline " . So drive safely all ; so, god of death, grim reaper, won't know you. tinglish signs signs everywhere. this is thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdanielsesq Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 My Google translation says "Elsie from the sausage factory needs a new gold credit card - if no have, go to jail - no pass go first" BR>Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsparrow Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 DANG!! I will send this to Thai cop friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberkommando Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I think it says "By following Buddhism, you will be free of bad karma, and a better driver". All rather clear, really. It doesn't seem to be working judging by the standard of driving in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I read: You may be a good guy and wanna do no evil, If you drive a vehicle, drive it with discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texpat Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Does Satan look for the other braindead azzholes that are waiting to pull out onto the highway fast lane without yielding? I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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