Thailand Crate
In this Atlas Crate, you can build a floating krathong, make a shadow puppet theater, and explore Thailand!
"Thailand is known for its spicy and tasty food. Let's curry up and get exploring!"
Explore:
- Floating Krathong
- Shadow Puppets
- Elephants
Fun Facts
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- One of the world's smallest mammals, Kitti's hog-nosed bat, is found only in Thailand and Burma. It's known as the bumblebee bat, because it's barely over 1 inch (2.5 cm) long — just about the size of a big bumblebee!
Animals: Kitti's hog-nosed bat
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- Every year, the people of Lopburi host some rather unusual dinner guests at their local temple — monkeys! Residents believe that they'll have good luck if they break bread (or rather, fruit) with their neighbors. They also show their furry friends their gratitude for bringing in tourists — talk about some great monkey business!
Festivals: Lopburi Monkey Banquet
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- According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the capital of Thailand has the longest city name in the world: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit – but everyone just calls it Bangkok.
Awesomeness: One For the Books
Your library
Tua and the Elephant
written by R.P. Harris, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
“How does one hide an elephant?” Tag along with ten-year-old Tua as she rescues her elephant friend from cruel captors. This book weaves a wonderful sampling of Thai traditions and culture into a universal tale about one child's cleverness, courage, and kindness.
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Thai Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales
written by Marian D. Toth, illustrated by Patcharee Meesukhon
This collection offers imaginative fables that are still passed down from generation to generation in Thailand. The tales feature fantastical beings such as a princess who ejects flower petals as she speaks, a lizard who starts a war by eating honey, and a god who creates thunderstorms. Beautiful illustrations give texture to Thai culture and folklore.
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