webfact Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 "Mr. Danai Chanchaochai, said more people are using social media and many do not use correct Thai." To which the audience replied " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokfrog Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Couldn't be any worse than what they do to English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 '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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao. Bor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao. Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?Joke...Head...Straight... Over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishJohn Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 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 ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap82 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Thea01 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 And don't speak that nasty Issan/Lao.Why nasty? do you speak perfect Thai?Joke...Head...Straight... Over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Thea01 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 But, but, but,.... Taksin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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