Hi --

I'm not sure which section of the forum this belongs in, so I apologize in advance if it's in the wrong place. I wonder if anyone could translate the writings at the bottom of this image, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/aro...hprotection.jpg

I think this is Khmer, not Thai.

Certainly doesnt look thai, maybe ask a mod to move this to the thai language section, you will probably get a better response there

Moving this to the language section and alerting our onboard mystics.

Script is not modern Thai, perhaps older Lanna script or older Lao script. Looks like template for traditional Thai tattoo.

It is not Thai, it is an old style of Khmer, if you want to ask a Thai person about it they will possibly know it as 'Korm'. Agood place to start your homework is this website below.

http://www.mon-khmer.com/

It is certainly a tattoo for strength, power and protection, But you know this already.

Sorry i cant be more help.

If you really want to know, whatever it takes, I suggest you travel to Surin province. There are many Khmers living there, the best way to go is to track down old monks or elders. They have reputation in this kind of thing.

Edited June 22, 200620 yr by Thai-Aust

Thanks guys for all your help!

If a mod could move this to the language section for me, I would appreciate it.

Thanks again.

It has been in the language section since the day you posted it - I moved it myself, see post above...

Looks like the work of tattoo master Ajahn Noo, and yes it's khom. You could go to his place in Pathum Thani, or send an email via www.arjannoo.com.