Stilts (kok-kek, tok-tek) — Two long bamboo poles 2-5 m long, with branches left or with hardwood pegs inserted, wrapped in cloth for stepping on. Races over 50 m. For children aged 10 years and up.

"Jumping-rope play (การเล่นหยั่งขา) is commonly played among children aged 10 years and older. Young children who play it may be at risk of injury." (Sirindhorn Anthropology Center, author not specified, CC BY 4.0)

Select 2 bamboo poles of suitable size and strength, about 2-5 meters long, and smooth them down. Leave strong bamboo branches or nodes intact to use as footrests for stepping on.

If the bamboo branches are not strong, drill holes in the bamboo culm at equal heights, and use hardwood to make pegs or dowels to serve as footrests.

Use a cloth wrap for the wooden spur so it doesn't hurt the foot.

Real photo of a tripod (Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, author not specified, CC BY 4.0)

Step on the pegs one at a time, then walk or run as fast as you can. Race from the starting line to the finish line, 50 meters. You must stay standing on the bamboo poles the entire way. If you fall, you must go back and start over. The winner is decided by the torso reaching the finish line.

Rural villagers tied water buffalo and cattle beneath their houses, and the paths were filthy, so they walked on coconut shells (kala). Later, they used stilts more often in muddy, sludgy ground. The name "tok-tek" comes from "tok" (long) and "tek" (gangly). Small children who play with them may be at risk of injury. Source: Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, Thai Folk Tools and Implements Database "Kong-keng" (author not specified) (licensed under CC BY 4.0) **Limitations** The source does not provide the height of the foot rests or the size of the pegs.