Learning Notes

Clearly, the people standing on the ancient wall do not read Thai, English, or Chinese 🧐 This trilingual sign (Thai, English, Chinese) is found at historical sites in cities like Chiang Mai. 'ห้าม' (hâam) means 'prohibited/forbidden' and is a key word for learners to recognize on regulatory signs. 'กำแพงเมือง' (kam-phaeng mueang) literally means 'city wall' — 'กำแพง' means 'wall' and 'เมือง' means 'city/town.' The irony in this photo is striking: numerous tourists are clearly standing and walking on the ancient wall despite the prominent prohibition sign right in front of them.