Finnish children’s book author Mauri Kunnas and his wife Tarja visited Bangkok last week in connection with the 53rd National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, according to the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok.
Mauri Kunnas is widely known for his popular illustrated books for children, particularly the series featuring the sleepwalking goat Mr. Clutterbuck. His books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, been translated into 37 languages, and published in 36 countries — including Thailand.
The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok hosted the couple during their stay and expressed pride in seeing Kunnas’ work published in Thai for local children to enjoy.
Thank you for sharing such an engaging and informative article about Finnish author Mauri Kunnas’ visit to the Bangkok Book Fair. Your detailed coverage captures the significance of this event and highlights the rich cultural exchange between authors and readers. It’s inspiring to see how Kunnas’ work resonates on an international stage, and this article beautifully conveys the excitement surrounding his participation.