Meet 'Sirindhorna Khoratensis,' New Dinosaur Discovered in Korat
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Graphic: Masateru Shibata, Pratueng Jintasakul

KORAT — The world has a new dinosaur, or least the fossil remains of one, to remember thanks to researchers who discovered it among fossils dug up in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Standing more than 2 meters tall, the dinosaur was a type of Iguanodon, meaning iguana-tooth, which were large herbivores living in the Cretaceous period.

The remarkable discovery was made by a Thai and Japanese team digging into land located in Korat city since 2007. It’s been named “Sirindhorna khoratensis” in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn.

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-- Khaosod English 2016-01-21

That's pretty cool

I thought that they had dug up an old Thai politician at first

Give him a "protected" seat in Parliament. He'd blend right in, yet still bring a fresh viewpoint

I thought that they had dug up an old Thai politician at first

Thai politician don't need to be that old to be called a "dinosaur'

If one would go to any of the nearby government houses, Or Bor Tor, whatever - he wouldn't have to dig deep to find a nice bunch of dinosaurs, might not be as colorful as this one though...

The 1st Expat? I know a few who look like they are descended from him.........

Where can I get some bones for my dog?

I know a few old dinosaur's who live just down the street. Look about the same as this one, maybe related.

Look like my neighbor,

Means... They are still alive!!!

Next year's M3 history books: 'Thais discovered dinosaurs.'

Next year's M3 history books: 'Thais discovered dinosaurs.'

And the Internet!