The Influence of Cross culture on Translation: Terminology Translation from Thai to Lao, English, and Chinese Cultural Uniqueness

Abstract

The present study investigated the influences of cross culture on translation among languages used by native speakers with different cultures. Three research methods as focus group, bi-directional translation, and questionnaire evaluation methods were employed. The focus group method consisted of two groups of participants as ten representatives of ethnic community in the research area. Bi-directional translation was conducted. Questionnaire evaluation was employed in two groups of participants as nine translators, who are native speakers of Lao, English, and Chinese Languages. The results revealed that translation difficulties.