Avoiding spelling mistakes

Adventure

The noun adventure refers to an unusual and exciting, often risky, experience. It is a common English language word. Many books in the collection of the Thammasat University Library have the word adventure in their titles.

They include 1861-1865: the adventure of the Civil War told with pictures; Action and adventure cinema; Action figures: men, action films, and contemporary adventure narratives; The adventure capitalist: camels, carpets and coffee : how face-to-face trade is the new economics; An adventure in applied science: a history of the International Rice Research Institute; Adventure in Bangkok; Adventure in space; An adventure in statistics: the reality enigma; and several others.

The word adventure is sometimes spelled wrong in Thai English as advanture. This may be because of the way that some people pronounce it in Thai English. It is not a good idea to spell an English word based on how we think it should be pronounced, since our pronunciation may not be standard English. Even if we speak perfect English without an accent, many English words are not spelled the way they sound. It is better to have a visual image of the word, based on its origins and meaning. The noun adventure derives from a Latin term referring to something about to happen. In English there is also a noun, advent. This refers to an important arrival of someone or something. In the Christian religion, Advent is a season spent waiting for the holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas and also the return of Jesus to earth. If we invent a short sentence, it may help us remember the correct spelling:

We are planning an adventure at Advent.

A number of English words begin with the letters advent, related to the noun adventure:

adventurer

adventuresome

adventuress

Words in English beginning with the letters advent have to do with the word advantage:

advantaged

advantageous

Some usage examples:

• Adventures in a Thai wonderland. Tomorrow is National Children’s Day and there’s plenty happening around town to keep the youngsters amused. Cynics would say everyday is Children’s Day and while that might be true for the offspring of well-heeled parents, for millions of other youngsters Thailand’s Children’s Day, which falls tomorrow, is a rare opportunity for kids to learn about the outside world while also having fun.
• Vaping shop raided in Phuket. A team from the 5th Infantry Division of the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has raided the JP Adventure shop in Wichit on Thursday. They said they arrested a 37-year-old woman, Sonklin Janmamuang.Officers seized 47 electronic cigarettes and 193 bottles of e-cigarette liquid.
• Phuket theme park targets 1m visitors. Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), a retail property developer, and Right Man Limited, a specialist in designing theme parks, announced the launch of Tribhum: the Mystical Three Worlds, with what it says is the world’s first walk-through 3D adventure theme park on February 1 in central Phuket.
• 10 travel tips for adventure seekers. As we celebrate World Tourism Day today, we would highly encourage you to get derailed from the usual daily life and go get some fresh air into the nature.But, make sure you make the most out of your time. Here are 10 basic tips to keep you safe and sound during your time away from civilization.
• The Low Fat Art Festival returns for a unique viewing experience next month in the hidden spaces of 3 Thon Buri communities. Now in its third edition, the festival is Bangkok’s version of Engeki Quest – “No Name Cats in Thonburi”. Engeki Quest is a transformative piece of art where audiences become participants, and set off on an adventure to explore their own narrative of art in daily life. Participants choose their own adventure, relying on the instructions in an Adventure Book. Engeki Quest; set in a real urban space, has been created in various cities such as Manila, Dusseldorf, Ansan City, Yokohama, and many others. For this version, Chikara Fujiwara (BricolaQ) and his co-researcher, Minori Sumiyoshiyama, lived in the Khlongsan area for two months to conduct research and write the stories featured in the adventure. This book invites you to venture deep into certain parts of the Thonburi side in Bangkok.
• Tribhum: The Mystical Three Worlds is Phuket’s newest theme park offering an exotic adventure in a mystic territory inspired by folklore and portraying the grandeur of the traditional Thai identity. Phuket’s largest attraction – “Tribhum: The Mystical Three Worlds” takes visitors deep into Siamese legend. Phuket has long been known domestically and internationally for its charms that range from spectacular beaches, a laidback tropical lifestyle and rich natural resources to marine sports, health and retreat resorts, friendly locals and terrific cuisine.
• Avatars for the feet. Stretching the imagination and blurring the line between the abstract and the absolute comes naturally to Camper’s creative director Romain Kremer, as evidenced by his new collection that presents a real-life take on the virtual experience and questions the future of digital interaction by blending adventure with otherworldly avatars.
• A sense of adventure. The Mall Bang Kapi kicks off an exciting “Travel & Adventure” event today at its Grand Hall on the ground floor. Running through October 4, the event brings together merchandise and gear for every travelling situation and also features a range of adventurous activities including a rock climbing “Wall of Courage” – a 5-metre-high climbing wall secured with the latest gears that lets you enjoy the climb worry-free. It is guaranteed by the international standards of UIAA and an expert trained to Southeast Asia Climbing Federation standards will be on hand to help those brave enough to try climbing the ledge. Bungee Jumping with safety Magnetic Braking Technology is also available while a “Kids Adventure Zone” will keep the little ones entertained for hours. The safety standards are guaranteed by SEREC and OPAH from France and the zone features rope climbing that will test their courage and agility.
• New skipper Teerasil urges spirit of adventure. Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac has appointed striker Teerasil Dangda as captain for the AFC Asian Cup, which starts next Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. Teerasil, who just returned from playing for J-League 1 runners-up Sanfrecce Hiroshima, will inherit the captain’s armband from goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanant, who has had to withdraw with a foot injury… Meanwhile, star midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin is confident his side will beat India in their opening match on January 6 in Abu Dhabi…He also believes the War Eelephants need to be more adventurous if they want to make their mark in the tournament.
• Thailand set to gain from adventure tourism event. The Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Tourism Authority of Thailand will stage the first adventure mart in the Kingdom next year, with the aim of promoting more destinations throughout the region and boosting arrivals from niche markets. The event will lure buyers from around the world to meet sellers from Thailand and elsewhere. “As of last Friday, we had received 30-40 per cent more [bookings] from buyers compared to this year’s event in Bhutan. More sellers are expected to join the event,” PATA chief executive Mario Hardy said. Almost 60 per cent of those buyer bookings are from Europe, 14 per cent are from Asia, 11 per cent from North America, 11 per cent from Australia, 3 per cent from South America, and 3 per cent from Africa. Most of the sellers are from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Hardy said adventure tourism had become more popular for tourists worldwide and would remain so for the next decade. The regional adventure conference and mart aims to highlight more adventure attractions in Thailand and Southeast Asia for the global market and build awareness of adventure activities in each destination. “Adventure tourism can create more jobs and also help small and medium-sized operators gain business,” Hardy said. Next year’s event is expected to boost the number of adventure tourists travelling to the region, particularly those aged 20 to 30.

(All images courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)