Hiroshima University's English Podcast

Download MP3 今回の「文化警察24時」の舞台はタイ。大らかな国民性で知られる「微笑みの国」タイですが、この国にはいくつかタブーとされていることがあります。中でも、王室と国王に対する敬愛の念が強いお国柄から、王室の批判をすることは冗談でも許されません。特に海外では「郷に入りては郷に従え」の精神が必要ですね。 「文化警察24時」は、少し英語が苦手！という皆さんを対象にした、長さもレベルも聞きやすい番組です。しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。Culture Cops (20): In Thailand Trev explains to a girl visiting Thailand that criticizing the royal family can result in anywhere from 3-15 years in prison. W: Haha, screw the king! He can't do anything to me; I don't even live in this country! Trev: Excuse me, miss, but the police could actually lock you away for 3-15 years for speaking ill of anyone in the royal family. W: Officer, I was just joking around with my friend over there. I didn't really mean any of that. Trev: Joking or not, you really shouldn't say such things. Being punished for something like that really isn't too rare in Thailand. So, please keep your opinions like that to yourself. W: I get it: their country, their rules. I'll just mind my own business. Thanks for the warning officer. Trev: Oh, th