Kra-Dai
Thai, Thailand
ภาษาแห่งสยาม – The Language of Siam
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Language Overview
Thai, the official language of Thailand, belongs to the Kra-Dai language family. It is spoken by about 60 million people in Thailand. Thai has a complex script and tonal system.
Market Insights
In Thailand, there’s a high engagement with social media, especially platforms like Facebook and LINE. Thai people also consume a lot of local TV shows and online videos.
Cultural Context
Thai culture places a high value on respect and politeness. Language reflects social hierarchy and respect, especially in addressing elders and superiors. Understanding these aspects is crucial for effective communication in Thai.
Writing System and Typography
Thai uses its own unique script, which is complex and includes many special characters and diacritics. The script flows from left to right. Typography considerations include the complexity and intricacy of characters.
Phonetics and Phonology
Thai is a tonal language with five tones that can change the meaning of words. This aspect can be particularly challenging for non-native speakers to master.
Grammatical Structure
Thai sentence structure is typically SVO, but it can be flexible. Thai does not conjugate verbs for tense; instead, it uses time indicators. The language has no gender or plural forms.
Media and Text Layout
Thai text tends to expand in translation, approximately by 15-20% compared to English. Challenges in subtitle syncing arise from the length of words and sentences.
Localization Challenges
Translating for the Thai market requires sensitivity to cultural nuances and preferences. Mistakes in tone can lead to significant misunderstandings.
Technical Considerations
Thai script can pose challenges in encoding and text rendering, especially on platforms not optimized for its complex character set.
Other information
Thai New Year, or Songkran, is a major cultural event. Language during this festival is rich in traditional expressions and greetings, showcasing the cultural depth of Thailand.
Our Human Voices
- THNEF05Siri
- THNEF03Balm11
- THNEM04Phawat
- THNEM05Garn1
- THNEF06KHAO1
- THNEM06KING1
- THNEM07MOJI1
- THNEM08NOHN1
- THNEF07PANG1
- THNEM09Pichaphop
- THNEF08Aom
- THNEM10Mike
- THNEM11Misha
- THNEF10Pop
- TNHEF11Kulta
- THNEF09Tim
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