Pok-pek — hardwood handle 15 cm. Two arms in 2 cm grooves, round hollow head secured with a pin so it can move. When shaken, the head strikes the arms, producing a pok-pek sound.

"Choose hardwood so that it resonates with a clear sound when shaken" (Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, author not specified, CC BY 4.0)

Carve a comfortable hardwood handle about 15 cm long. Cut grooves on both sides about 2 cm long to fit the arms. Carve the 2 arms from hardwood into an attractive shape. Drill holes and insert pins to secure both arms to the handle firmly.

Shape the head into a round form sized appropriately for the handle and arm, and hollow out the inside so it produces a loud sound.

Cut a groove in the top of the handle that is larger than the head. Fasten the head to the handle with a wooden pin so the head can move left and right easily.

Real image (Sirindhorn Anthropology Center, author not specified, CC BY 4.0)

Grip the handle and shake it back and forth; the head will strike against the arm, producing a loud sound.

The name "ป๊อกแป๊ก" (Pok Paek) comes from the sound the wood makes when shaken. Be careful with knives while whittling and hollowing. Source: Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, Thai Folk Tools and Implements Database "ป๊อกแป๊ก" (author not specified) (licensed CC BY 4.0) **Limitations** The source does not give the size of the arms or head. The materials list includes pointed wire and nails, but the steps do not specify where they are used.