Title :
Computers and the Thai Language
Author :
Koanantakool, Hugh Thaweesak ; Karoonboonyanan, Theppitak ; Wutiwiwatchai, Chai
Author_Institution :
Nat. Sci. & Technol. Dev. Agency, Bangkok
Abstract :
This article explains the history of Thai language development for computers, examining such factors as the language, script, and writing system, among others. The article also analyzes characteristics of Thai characters and I/O methods, and addresses key issues involved in Thai text processing. Finally, the article reports on language processing research and provides detailed information on Thai language resources.
Keywords :
natural language processing; text analysis; Thai characters; Thai language development; Thai text processing; writing system; Character recognition; Educational institutions; History; Linux; Natural languages; Optical character recognition software; Printing; Shape; Text processing; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2009.5
