Thai Folktale Collection Reimagines Children's Stories for Social Critique
The collection titled 9 Folk Tales reinterprets nine traditional Thai children's stories, aiming to challenge conventional moral values and celebrate youthful creativity. Coedited by Rubkwan Thammaboosadee and Palin Ansusinha, this anthology critiques longstanding Thai storytelling traditions that reinforce social inequality, toxic relationships, and fear-based loyalty. Supported by the Prince Claus Fund, an NGO that champions cultural freedoms, the book is available in both English and Thai. It categorizes tales by themes like 'Voice & Noise' and 'Emotions & Memory', encouraging readers to envision better futures. Contributions from twelve Thai storytellers and illustrators include subversions of classics like 'Little Red Riding Hood' and narratives reflecting the struggles of marginalized communities. Published by Metabolic Modules, the softcover retails for ฿690, promoting educational reform and social justice.
Key facts
- 9 Folk Tales is a boxset of nine reworked Thai children's folktales
- Coedited by Rubkwan Thammaboosadee and Palin Ansusinha
- Financed by the Prince Claus Fund
- Stories are in English and Thai, organized by themes like 'Emotions & Memory'
- Aims to challenge moral frameworks promoting social inequality and toxic ideas
- Includes contributions from twelve Thai storytellers and illustrators
- Features subverted tales such as 'Little Red Riding Hood' with a gentle wolf
- Published by Metabolic Modules, priced at ฿690 in softcover
Entities
Artists
- Rubkwan Thammaboosadee
- Palin Ansusinha
Institutions
- Prince Claus Fund
- Metabolic Modules
Locations
- Thailand