Meet 'Sirindhorna Khoratensis,' New Dinosaur Discovered in Korat

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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

[JoeW]

That's pretty cool

[soalbundy]

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

[Emster23]

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

[Confuscious]

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'

[MockingJay]

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...

[SunsetT]

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

[lostinisaan]

Where can I get some bones for my dog?

[khaowong1]

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

[Remi080]

Look like my neighbor,

Means... They are still alive!!!

[Happy Grumpy]

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

[DILLIGAD]

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

And the Internet!