CMfoodie Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I wonder who dreams up these catchy slogans? CHIANG MAI, 9 November 2013 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office has launched a special tourism promotion in Chiang Mai to welcome the cool breeze in the North.The TAT Chiang Mai Office has launched “Check-in Chiang Mai to High Season” campaign, offering several discounts for travelers to enjoy the beautiful northern province. The campaign will run until January next year. It offers discounts on hotel stay, entrance fees to many parks, and airline tickets.At the provincial bus terminal, Chiang Mai Deputy Governor Charoenrit Sanguansat welcomed tourists by giving them souvenirs. In winter, Chiang Mai is one of the most popular destinations Thailand, as it offer a variety of tourism pleasures and nice weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You think that's bad. "Flash" minivan went past me this morning and on the side in big gold letters " Ban Kunt" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It seems to be that the problem here is that the original slogans etc in Thai are reasonably good. Throw in an online translator and a failure to confirm the accuracy with a native English speaker ( I think it's a face thing) and you end up with all sorts of weird,wonderful and amusing translations. TIT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I suspect that they do try to confirm the accuracy with a farang - but not a very competent one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 H oya contact lenses, on the BTS (and elsewhere) for many years: "Amenity for a visual life". Catchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It's part of Thailand's charm. That being said, I'm now going to bang sue... she will be very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You think that's bad. "Flash" minivan went past me this morning and on the side in big gold letters " Ban Kunt" Don't worry they rarely follow thru with their promises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 In the olden days, when the options for late night entertainment were more limited, the Porn Ping hotel's disco and coffe shop were very busy. The new Diahtsu Mira was part of a lucky draw promotion as a first prize and billboards across town promoted this with the slogan " Let's drive fast and have fun". Just the sort of slogan you need when the main audience is late night young drunken revellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I suspect that they do try to confirm the accuracy with a farang - but not a very competent one. "...but not a very competent one." If the TV native born English speakers/writers are any indication, finding a competent one locally would be a definite challenge. Of course it's easy to understand the occasional totally innocent "typo" or unconventional usage even amongst people who employ English as a tool of their trade ... or whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I suspect that they do try to confirm the accuracy with a farang - but not a very competent one. "...but not a very competent one." If the TV native born English speakers/writers are any indication, finding a competent one locally would be a definite challenge. Of course it's easy to understand the occasional totally innocent "typo" or unconventional usage even amongst people who employ English as a tool of their trade ... or whatever. Wot yer meen! I wenna skool whin I wus a children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billmont Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 You think that's bad. "Flash" minivan went past me this morning and on the side in big gold letters " Ban Kunt"Don't worry they rarely follow thru with their promises. You are correct, Ban kok did not work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 It's part of Thailand's charm. That being said, I'm now going to bang sue... she will be very happy. Are you 'sue.r' she wiill be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 You think that's bad. "Flash" minivan went past me this morning and on the side in big gold letters " Ban Kunt"Don't worry they rarely follow thru with their promises. You are correct, Ban kok did not work! Was it the 'Ban' or the 'kok' that did not work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 re I wenna skool whin I wus a children! music ? dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 It's been downhill all the way since that "land of smile" board was set up at Don Mueang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighlander Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Translate this to Thai..... Edited November 11, 2013 by Thighlander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 re I wenna skool whin I wus a children! music ? dave2 Yep, and whats with the 'student mate' ??? I thought it was only dogs that mate? I wonder if they get knotted too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) They should promote Thailand's number #1 status as most deadly country to drive in. Adventure vacation destination. Probably going to go higher with China shipping over its dumbest drivers. I think Thailand's 38.2 deaths per 100,000 is the new leader. Edges out Iran and Venezuela. Finally Thailand is the world class in something. http://roadskillmap.com/#17.895114303749143,26.806640624999996,1 edit/// dang just found that Domican Republic is higher at 41 deaths per 100k Edited November 11, 2013 by CobraSnakeNecktie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I regularly chuckle, when driving on the road to Mae-Jo, and pass the direction-sign to "Mee Suk Villas", I wonder what they're like, then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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