Bad Thai tattoo: Tourist gets ‘fresh spring rolls’ tattooed on her back (Photo)

Photo: Thai Visa
Photo: Thai Visa

A photo of a blonde woman with the words “Fresh Spring Roll” tattooed on her back in Thai, which went viral in expat groups yesterday, is a fun reminder we should be extremely careful when it comes to choosing a tattoo parlor.

That, or have Google Translate installed on your phone.

“She should be able to get it covered with some plum sauce,” suggested one witty commenter.

Or as another observed: “Spring rolls are better than ‘warrior soul’ or etc. Peaceful and tasty. Why not?”

Fair, guy. Fair.

A certain Coconuts Bangkok editor who is deeply passionate about spring rolls is choosing to believe the woman just really liked “por pia.”

Mocking tattoo screw-ups are, of course, a long-standing internet pastime. Take a look at some misspelled tattoos that was done in Thailand.

Tattoos honoring King Rama 9 with “rama” misspelled in ThaiPhoto: Hunsa
Tattoos honoring King Rama 9 with “rama” misspelled in Thai. Photo: Hunsa
Photo: Reddit/ Macken101
Photo: Reddit/ Macken101
“Miracle” misspelled. Photo: Sanook
“Miracle” misspelled. Photo: Sanook
Incomprehensible. Photo: Facebook/ Jon VonSlutty Slebsager
Incomprehensible. Photo: Facebook/ Jon VonSlutty Slebsager

A questionable choice:

Photo: Facebook/John Caldon
Photo: Facebook/John Caldon



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