Sin Khon translation project

Abstract

This special research is aimed at analyzing approaches to translation of metaphors from Thai into English. ‘Sin Khon,’ a novel by Chalermsak Ngaem- Ngarm, is selected as a case study. Translation theories, approaches, and methods adopted in solving the problems consisting of Skopos Theory, Interpretive Theory, Discourse Analysis, Nord’s text analysis and other translation strategies. These theories are very advantageous to the translation of metaphors and literary translation. The outcome of the research has shown that some metaphors can be literally translated while some must be communicatively translated, so as to produce the equivalence and equivalent effect in the target text and on the target text reader.