Ed.Lee Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Ok so I was walking to Tesco Lotus, doesn't matter why but Im hot and bothered and cursing tuk tuk drivers for not being around when you need one and I look up and there is this small shop with a great big sign in the window reading. "GREAT DRUGS" Made me smile and want to stop. So I was wondering what's your best one? I don't mean to offend anyone I just think its sweet. My local restauant sells. "Deep fired the large intestine" Again which always gets a grin. Combine that with the "French Fried." and I believe your on to a winner. Hope no one gets offended, I admire the thai people for numerous reasons and one of them is that they make me smile. Blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 no offense mate. there´s a couple of threads about funny signs in a myriad of the different forums on tv.com I think most of us are harmlessy enamused by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Yeah, but he's New Kayo and won't know that. My favourite that I have seen in CM was a advertising board on the back of a Tuk Tuk that read "We Take Care You" Tesco sign.. You would think a UK based company like that would get the simple English stuff proof read by a Farang before they print a load of them up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 'Our drivers will service you in the standard manner.' (Seen in stickers inside the songthaews.) 'We served the best coffee.' (seen on big banner on top of JJ's coffee shop on Thaphae Rd.) GRAND SALE 50% (the same sign's been up for two years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 "We Take Care You" Tesco sign.. You would think a UK based company like that would get the simple English stuff proof read by a Farang before they print a load of them up!!! Almost every piece of English communication here is in need of proofreading, but most Thais would be very hard pressed to actually pay for such a service. At least it provides for good entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 There are a couple of signs Meadish that they always seem to get right....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. These are also the best value banners or signs. My local egg shop has had them both permanently afixed to the wall for at least the last decade, thus saving time in putting them up each year, not forgetting the cost each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 my all time favorite is "SHOCK PRICE", "SHOCK SALE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 GRAND SALE 50% (the same sign's been up for two years). If you mean the one at one of the silver shop on the Sankhampeang Road, make it at least 8 years then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thankuverybig Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 theres a place in bangkok called, no one restaurant (no 1,was i think the intention). maybe some naughty p!ssed up farung ,had a hand in it. ###### good,cheap food though,known them for awile.(that makes up for taking the p!ss) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L. Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Grad at a school I was teaching at..big signs "Congradulation". Not sure which way round it was ment to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt71fa Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 There are a couple of signs Meadish that they always seem to get right....HAPPY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. These are also the best value banners or signs. My local egg shop has had them both permanently afixed to the wall for at least the last decade, thus saving time in putting them up each year, not forgetting the cost each year in downtown phitsanulok they keep the christmas decorations (santa and sleigh with reindeer) up and all year around and turned on at night. I told my wife that really iritates me. Everybody knows that all decorations have to come down but 1 january...it is like a cosmic law!!![/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I thought they were supposed to come down on the 6th.... 12th day of christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 iv seen a few strange ones french fried(always tickles me) much cheapness blackpackers welcome! (kotchasarn road) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed.Lee Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Many thanks to you all for these, made me smile. When posting on a new board its always a thought to what response you'll get, if any. Much appreciated. *Grin. Blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 In Sweden, the 13th of January is when you throw out the Christmas tree and take down the decorations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 In England and Australia it's 12th night which is twelve days after christmas, if they are up any longer it's considered bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helitool Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Twenty five years ago I was at a fair in CM and saw some guys in blue rent-a-cop uniforms with baseball caps that had "Squelity" embroidered on them. They were of course "Security Guards"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Grad at a school I was teaching at..big signs "Congradulation". Not sure which way round it was ment to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 On the entrance road to Palm Springs (at the new solid concrete road they are constructing on top of the old solid concrete entrance road). "NO DIVING" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Jiang Mai Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Being an editor, I have come across a few gems - sadly sometimes the clients insist on using their English. The Sheraton's ad: Who's taking care of you? We do. being a prime example! Have told them repeatedly but apparently Bangkok sent the copy and Chiang Mai has to stick with it. We had another one recently, "Chiang Mai's topical spa," the owner insisted that it was correct and told me to mind my business. O well, as you say, it keeps us all amused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Authority over fact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXXXL Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I was working with a reseller in Japan several years ago. One day, one of my associates there called and asked me which was a more appropriate word, "germ" or "sprout". I asked my friend what the context was and he insisted that it wasn't important, "just tell me which is a better word" he asked. I understood that germ was the root (?) for germinate and told him that using germ alone would not sound right, and that if it had to be either of the two words, he should use "sprout". We hung up the phone and I forgot about it. About a month later, I attended their holiday party in Tokyo at one of the large hotels. There was a huge banner hanging on the wall with a motivational message for their staff. The poster has an old tall tree with the words "committment" and "sprout". Many people thanked me for helping them with the great banner . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBKK Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 "We Take Care You" Tesco sign.. You would think a UK based company like that would get the simple English stuff proof read by a Farang before they print a load of them up!!! I know English staff at Tescos here (Bangkok). They agree with you, but since each store manager is responsible for their own signs, promotional/advertising meterial etc. the English staff aren't allowed to interfere because the manager would lose face having his English corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantip Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 iv seen a few strange onesfrench fried(always tickles me) much cheapness blackpackers welcome! (kotchasarn road) Another one in our local deli ".....ice cold cock......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 One of my favorites is the "Inn Come Hotel " in Chiang Rai. It's either bas engrish or an artfully crafted triple entendre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrose070 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 On Samui, a salon offered a special on "Hair Scratch" - scalp massage... and near a building under construction, "Safty First" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneeyedJohn Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 How about the Wancome hotel in C Rai ...for the lonely visitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 "Ear Toilet" And on a drink's menu: KAMIKAZE: Vodka, Triple Secretary, Lime Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrose070 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 NEW MUNE HOLDER (new menu holder) they put the menus in these hardback notebook-style holders which proudly announce their being as... you guessed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Always somewhat boggled by the coprophiliac's massage parlour at the Phucome hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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