Thai Language and Society

In Thai language and society, it is necessary to understand Thai culture, creeds, values, it is important to understand the language use of Thai society. According to sociolinguistics, Thailand is considered to be "Diglossia Society". It has several languages ​​for doing special functions and for specific purposes. The purpose of different languages ​​is to serve different kinds of people. Standard Thai is used with regular domain names or regular people. Other languages ​​are used for "advanced features" and higher-level domain names such as monks, kings, royals.

In recent years, Thai society has been influenced by multilingual media and media which are widely used. Several English and many Thai and Chinese newspapers are circulating. Most Thai popular magazines use English titles as a fascination factor in fashion. Many large companies in Bangkok use English and other languages. Thailand is the largest newspaper market in Southeast Asia, and in 2003 it is estimated that there are more than 13 million copies per day. Even outside Bangkok, the media is still prosperous. For example, according to the 2003-2004 Media Catalog of the Thai Ministry of Public Affairs, 19 states in Essan City in the northeastern part of Thailand are collecting 116 newspapers as well as radio, television and cable television. Since then, another state, Bueng Kan, was merged in a total of 20 provinces. In addition, due to the military coup on May 22, 2014, the country has severely restricted all media and expressions.

July 29th is Thai day. Thai is the official language of Thailand, more than 56 million people are using it - it is becoming the 25th most popular language in the world - surprisingly Thai literature is almost English It has not been translated into. This is unfair in Thai rich modern literature world. The word borderless problem provides a diverse snapshot of modern Thai literature. From Chart Korbjitti (two famous SEA lighting awards), Sri Daoruang, Duanwad Pimwana, Prabda Yoon, Uthis Haemamool, Win Lyovarin novel. My highlight is Lyovarin's creative story "Life's Lexicon: Everyman's Bangkok Edition". It turns the vocabulary lesson into a postmodern portrait of city life in Bangkok. Simulate translation hijack of Peter Montalban: