mapping '2' key in Thai resulting in '/'

Question

I copied the code from vim-thai-keys to my .vimrc file and made a few adjustments.

My problem: Typing the '2' key while using the Thai keyboard in Normal mode either sends me to /search mode or moves the cursor two spaces to the right and I am thus unable to use 2 in a keystroke navigation or editing combination.

Note: The symbol on the Thai keyboard corresponding to the English key '2' is '/'.

Changes made to .vimrc file and the results of typing '2' from the Thai keyboard while in Normal mode.

1. :map / 2 — Result: Cursor moves 2 spaces to the right

2. :map \/ 2 — Result: Sent into /search mode

3. nnoremap / 2 — Result: Cursor moves 2 spaces to the right

4. nnoremap \/ / — Result: Sent into /search mode

   All of the other numbers and key stroke mappings seem to work wonderfully.

(Yes, I restarted vim after editing the .vimrc file) :) :)

Question: Is there a way to map the '2' key so that while in the Thai keyboard in Normal mode I am able to use it as a normal 2 in navigation and editing keystroke combinations?

Bonus points: Should I use :map or nnoremap in my .vimrc file for these key stroke mappings and why.

Answer 1

A simple solution is to use the <Leader> key which I have chosen to map to <space>.

map <space> <Leader>
nnoremap <Leader>/ 2

Make sure there are no spaces after the 2.

Another useful mapping for Thai is:

nnoremap <Leader>ไ W

This resolves the conflict on the Thai keyboard with the " key while removing the need to include the <shift> key.