I really liked this one!
I happened upon it at the library whilst trying to find some more short chapter books that are suitable for independent reading, but not overly ambitious or off-putting to children who might find a book with hundred of pages a little intimidating at first.

This was a perfect fill; exactly the kind of book I was hoping to find.
It ticks the boxes of being at an accessible level for independent reading, whilst also having a genuinely engaging plotline, and Thai main characters. It also contains some Thai language interspersed throughout the text (which I always love to see), and explains/translates them within the story itself.

Bloomsbury placed it in their 'dark red band' which apparently means it's aimed at ages 10+. Whilst this is around the age of the main character so might be best for relating to her, I would say this could also be read by slightly younger children as well - it doesn't have anything that would be specifically inappropriate for a child of any age, but I would say 7+ would work fine. I've worked with some very confident 7/8 year old readers who would say this was too 'baby-ish' for them already!