Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Mascots

Nong Khun or RatchaphruekNong Khun, Team Leader of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek mascots is also known by his full name, “Ratchaphruek” which means the Golden Shower Tree, the national tree of Thailand.
Nong Khun and his buddies have been on a Royal Flora Ratchaphruek tour around Thailand. Nong Khun is a nature lover and a thrill-seeker at heart. He likes action and adventure … and constantly goes in search of new knowledge. He’s creative – always coming up with new thoughts and ideas and thinking up new challenges for his friends.


Bua Bua, symbolic of the lotus, represents all that is pure and embodies Buddhist virtues. Bua is a conservative Thai beauty who diligently observes time-honored Thai customs and traditions in every detail. Given Bua’s aristocratic upbringing, Bua is highly skilled in traditional Thai art and crafts such as the preparation of Thai food and desserts, the art of making floral garlands, fruit and vegetable carving and other crafts. Bua is every bit a true Thai girl. She’s sensitive, easily frightened and cries a lot. Bua and Kulap are childhood friends and are often seen together.