Mass media urged to use Thai correctly

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Media urged to use Thai correctly

BANGKOK, 5 August 2015 (NNT) - A Thai language expert has urged mass media to use correct Thai grammar to set a good example for youths.

Former member of the Royal Society and Thai language expert Professor Kanchana Naksakul spoke at a Thai language seminar, criticizing modern media for incorrect usage in terms of both spelling and pronunciation.

He said younger people are easily susceptible to media influence. Another language expert, Mr. Danai Chanchaochai, said more people are using social media and many do not use correct Thai.

Mr. Danai said it is important for the media to be extra mindful when using Thai in their news stories. The seminar was organized by the Public Relations Department.


-- NNT 2015-08-05

[jonclark]

"Mr. Danai Chanchaochai, said more people are using social media and many do not use correct Thai."

To which the audience replied "

[bangkokfrog]

And what is different here to every other country in the world where the media and in particular social media encourage the use of street talk (slang) and abbreviated language?

Oh forgot... the Thai language is so special that it needs to be nurtured in the form that it was 100 years ago.

Otherwise, how can the elite with their heads up their a___s understand what the masses are saying about them!

[thesetat2013]

And what is different here to every other country in the world where the media and in particular social media encourage the use of street talk (slang) and abbreviated language?

Oh forgot... the Thai language is so special that it needs to be nurtured in the form that it was 100 years ago.

Otherwise, how can the elite with their heads up their a___s understand what the masses are saying about them!

Yes but here they are saying that the people in news can not speak or write Thai correctly. Given this is a common problem with which I have seen many times along the streets for businesses this article comes as no surprise. The simple fact that Thai children at matayom level still are unable to read or write Thai properly has a lot to do with it as well.

[arrowsdawdle]

Couldn't be any worse than what they do to English.

[Jonmarleesco]

'He said younger people are easily susceptible to media influence.' A global trend, not just Thailand. But I doubt it has much of an impact in the comic book sector.

[Emster23]

At least they didn't talk about the content, which surprised me. Same sort of problem in US media: use of "absolutely" for yes, problematic, and "we'll be back momentarily" . Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

[phoenixdoglover]

I had exactly the same problem growing up in the US and watching "Porky Pig" and "Daffy Duck" cartoons on TV.

Th... th.... th.... th.... th.... that's all folks!

[DrTuner]

I haven't seen this large an offensive of the grammar nazis since the last generation of old farts croaked. Looks like they passed some of their dusty ways to the generation now in power.

[sgtsabai]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

[stoneyboy]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Bor.

[wabothai]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?

[starky]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?

Joke...Head...Straight... Over

[EnglishJohn]

I think they have much bigger problems getting the content right before they worry about grammar.

The bias in the Thai press is shocking. Do weasels want to become journalists or does journalism turn people into weasels ?.

[lap82]

In the social media I believe it's quite hard to stop people writing what they say in real life, as many of them understand these networks as an extension of their real lives.

[Si Thea01]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?

Joke...Head...Straight... Over

[Si Thea01]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?

Joke...Head...Straight... Over

Edited August 6, 2015 by Si Thea01

[toybits]

But, but, but,.... Taksin?

[starky]

And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.

Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?

Joke...Head...Straight... Over

Come on don't be shy spit it out mate