The Translation of Sepha Khun Chang Khun Phaen to The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen, section Khun Phaen and Wanthong Quarrel

Abstract

This article aims to study the translation techniques found in the translation of Sepha Khun Chang Khun Phaen, sections Phlai Kaew promoted to Khun Phaen and Khun Chang married Wan Thong, only in the event that Khun Phaen and Wanthong Quarrel, to The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen, section Khun Phaen and Wanthong Quarrel, and to study the values of The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen. The researcher found five translation techniques, which are literal translation, descriptive translation, omission of unnecessary information, transposition, and equivalence translation. These techniques help foreign readers understand the story logically and culturally. The alterations made in the translation did not remove important content nor flavor of the original text. The values of The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen include publicity of Thai literature and Thai identities among foreign readers. However, this translation does not help readers understand some implications, especially ones pertaining to sexuality.