2006/Jun/29

Translation has been one of my part time job since I left my "white-collar" work, quit of being a salary man couple years ago andcurrently there are about20 titles I translated from English to Thai books, mostly inthe self-improvement categories.

Translation sounds easy and most people think of doing it as an afterwork job. But from myexperience, it's not that easy. You have to spend much time onit and have to research over the internet 'coz English is not our native and there're hundreds of slang or unfamiliar expressions that the non-local like us don't fullyunderstand.

I also think to gatherthe expressions I found from this kinda work to share with whoeveris intersted in learning English. OK, this will bemy future project, ha ha.

The other interesting thing about this work is to receive the phones fromones who read my books. It's quite impressed to know thatthe readers got good points after reading my work. That's very inspring.

Later I'll introduce you what I've done, ok?. :-)

2006/Jun/28

WOW!!, now I have my ownbook blog!

I'm not a bookwarm butI do love books.You mightknow that each day hundred of new titlesare launched so I think it's just a good idea to share the review of books, especially Thai books.

I'd just like to share with you guys the interested books in the Thailand's market. The books I'm interested in mostly are novels, chic lit, business, and self improvement. You know, any books with good words forgood feelings,the one that makes my heart leap up! Come on, weneed the food forour heart as well as the food for thought, right? :-)

Well, for the Thais who live outbound, I know it's pretty hard to get all the Thai books, so ifany book you want, you can order from me, ha ha. I'll have a section to sell my books, both new and used book,offerfrom 10% upto 40%discount.If the book you want is not listedon my blog,just give me its title, I'll find it out for you!

By the way, if anyone wanna share with me the interesting Thai books (or even the English books), just feel free to share.

bj