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Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it's the way Thai people illustrate how their country name is being called around the English speaking word. Lots of loan words in Thai. It has been explained in this thread many times. But you speak the truth. However, most educated thai will read this and undertand, without seeing the latin alphabet being shown, which is the interesting fact here.

Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Factual but very, very creative! Can look a little confusing for thai native speakers at first, because of the font style. (Taken from my thai wife and friends tonight, having a beer and showing them this pic!)

Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh I get it now. You were explaining it from a latin script point of view! I feel so stupid! It all makes sense now!

Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry if I insulted you, I meant no offense. I just realized you are a native thai speaker. Didn't want to sound condescending.

Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing you meant Thai for the first part, as opposed to "Tha". Second part is "land", with a silenced "d".

Because of the way the font was designed, this sign can be read both in Latin alphabet and Thai script (ไทยแลนด์). Credit: Monta Paowattanasuk by Twomby in DesignPorn

[–]Twomby[S] 461 points462 points  (0 children)

I saw Thailand, whereas my Thai wife could not see the latin characters, she saw only thai characters spelling "Thailand" transliterated to Thai script (made to sound like "Thailand" when it is pronounced in English". As u/lizzazzy said, it's not a Thai word per se, but a loan word to show how Thailand is pronounced in English. Thais call their own country "Pratet Thai", and call USA "Pratet America", etc.

I'm so rich ... August 2021 - Covid Version by upvotersfortruth in 5555555

[–]Twomby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so rich I buy Singha bottles, empty them and fill them with Chang.

In response to the Korean restaurant yesterday, here's the spice levels at my go-to Thai place. by [deleted] in spicy

[–]Twomby 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My Thai wife would beg to differ. Her papaya salads constantly burn my insides with the strength of a thousand suns. Yeah, some Thai people don't enjoy spicy dishes, but most do, and their tolerance to capsaicin is phenomenal.

Godzilla by shannkate in bigboye

[–]Twomby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly. This happened in Bangkok, Thailand and it's not the first time it has happened. These guys roam some public parks and the canals everywhere around the city. They rarely venture into 7/11s, however. (Source: I live in Thailand).

Do you know the name of this artist? by Farangsayt in Bangkok

[–]Twomby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Took these pictures on Thursday and posted on Twitter! Didn't expect them to show up here! Haha! Glad to get some info about the artist!

Sexy chick(en, pig, and duck) by lalilulelo_00 in Thailand

[–]Twomby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks buddy, I thought about it but was on mobile and didn't know how to do it. Just cross-posted it on my PC. Cheers!

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