Thai Idioms : The Phenomena in Editorial of Tourism Authority of Thailand Magazine

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study the types, origins, and perspectives reflected in 180 Thai idioms appearing in the editorials of Tourism Authority of Thailand Magazine. from January 2008 to December 2022. It was found that there were 67 Thai idioms. Idioms. Take the Thai idioms that have been analyzed according to
the issues specified.

           The results of the study were as follows: 1) Types of Thai idioms were found in 4 categories, in descending order as follows: 1.1 types of words, word groups, and other types of sentences; 1.2 types of comparative words. 1.3 Types of repeated words or words 1.4 Types of rhyming words. 2) Origins of Thai idioms found in 5 characteristics, arranged in descending order as follows: 2.1 Habits, behaviors and expressions of people 2.2 Nature and environment 2.3 Others 2.4 Appliances 2.5 Names of body parts. 3) In terms of views reflected in Thai idioms, there were 4 views arranged in descending order as follows: 3.1 Economic conditions 3.2 Human behavior 3.3 Others 3.4 Civil events These studies have shown that idioms are a tool that can reflect attitudes, ways of thinking and way of life, beliefs and values of some people in society.