Translation of Thailand in the 21st Century

Abstract

The modern translation provides knowledge-based services related to the studies, creativity and intellectual property. The rapid development of translation is created by the ASEAN connectivity. The language policy on translation aims to promote education management through training, professional development and full support for the universal standards of quality. Meanwhile, development of effective learning and teaching of Thai language will be made more intensive, together with those of foreign languages and the translation for conveying those languages to Thai. Instruction and reading of the Thai language should be increasingly promoted by authorities for improvement of reading and translation skills. The body of knowledge in Thai society should be translated to achieve the global market access; translation work related to creative economy should be promoted. The correlation between creativity and culture must also be made. Therefore, public and private media play more important roles in arranging the programs on new release of translated books, to stimulate public interest in books and reading.