The recent report on self-plagiarism is very interesting. Mandal et al recently reported an Indian perspective, mentioned several problems referring to scientific misconduct, and noted that self-plagiarism was a very common problem. In fact, the problem can be seen worldwide. Here, we would like to share our experience. First, in the context of non-English speaking countries, such as Thailand, scientific misconduct might be observable in the form of “translational plagiarism.” This can be seen in several publications, including reports by eminent researchers from local universities. Second, the management of the problem is a challenge. Preventive action is important; corrective action is also needed. In developing countries, there is usually a lack of proper management of problematic cases. Third, journals could play important roles on issues of publication.