Bangkok
Which is a very common color of taxis in Bangkok?
Pink
Approximately how big is the area covered by Bangkok?
1565 km²
This road is approximately 400 meters long and is probably the world's most famous backpacker road. What is the name of the road?
Khao san Road
What is Bangkok called in Thai?
Krung Thep
What is the Thai name for Bangkok, in its short version?
Krung Thep
In Bangkok there are two boxing stadiums. One is called Lumphini, what's the other one called?
Rachadamnoen
About 11 miles outside Bangkok is a market that floats and that attracts many tourists. What is the market called?
Damnoen Saduak
Where are you if you are about to catch a "BTS"?
At a train station
What was the estimated population of Bangkok in 2023?
About 11 million
What's the name of the national football league in Bangkok?
MBMG
Bangkok used to have a nickname referring to the name of a European city, what was it?
Asia's Venice
How many seasons are there in Bangkok?
3
How many districts is Bangkok divided into?
50
The picture shows a means of transportation. What is it called in Bangkok?
Bangkok Skytrain
The Chao Praya river that flows through Bangkok is how long?
372 km
Which of the following is a major problem in Bangkok?
Air pollution
Which of the following is the name of an airport in Bangkok?
Don Mueang
Which religion do most people in Bangkok follow?
Buddhism
What is the name of the nice park in the picture, located in Bangkok?
Lumpini Park
In Wat Pho a gilded Buddha can be found. How long is "the reclining Buddha"?
46 meters
Which sport will you be watching at Lumpini Stadium?
Thai Boxing
What is this flag?
The flag of Bangkok
What is the building seen in the picture?
The Thai National Museum
Which month is statistically the warmest in Bangkok/Thailand?
April
Approximately how many residents does Bangkok have?
15 million
Bangkok is situated next to which river?
Chao Phraya
In what district will you find the Grand Palace?
The Old City
What type of tourist attraction is the enormous "Chatuchak"?
A market
What is Wat Pho known for?
The Reclining Buddha
Approximately how many temples are there in Bangkok?
400
What is the name of Bangkok's international airport?
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
The Golden Buddha can be found in Bangkok. How much does it weigh?
5,500 kg
What is the name of the market in Bangkok which is considered to be the largest market in the world?
Chatuchak Weekend Market
In Thai language, Bangkok is called "Krung Thep maha nakhon". What does it mean?
City of Angels
Who is running the Queen Saowapha snake farm?
The Red Cross
It is hot in Bangkok, what is the average yearly temperature?
28.4 °C
The picture shows one of Bangkok's tallest buildings. What is it called?
Baiyoke Sky Tower
The Dusit district is the centre of...?
...the Thai administration
What year did Bangkok become Thailand's capital?
1782
This is the top of what temple in Bangkok?
Wat Saket temple
Mandarin Oriental is something world famous. What is it?
A Hotel
What is the name of Bangkok's main road?
Sukhumvit
What is a so-called "Khlong" in Bangkok?
A canal used for transportation and drainage
Which attraction in Bangkok is covered by thousands of porcelain fragments?
Wat Arun
What in Bangkok is a "Khlong"?
A canal
What is the highest point of Bangkok?
The Wat Saket temple
Which temple can be seen in the picture?
Wat Arun
In which city is the large shopping mall called Siam Square located?
Bangkok
Which hotel that has been appointed the world's best hotel numerous times is in Bangkok? It is also the first hotel in Thailand founded in 1876.
Oriental Hotel
The Pak Khlong market can be found in the district of China Town. What is so special about it?
It is open 24 hours/day
The Mekong River constitutes the border between Thailand and which other country?
Laos
What date is the national day of Thailand?
Dec 5
The Thon Buri district was...?
...the capitol of Thailand between 1767 and 1782
In the summer Olympics in 2016 in Brazil, Great Britain had 366 participants, how many did Thailand have?
55
What continent do most of Thailand's tourists come from?
Asia
Thailand is part of an international organization consisting of 10 states with a total population of 500 million. What is the name of the organization?
ASEAN
Which of the following colours is not present in the flag of Thailand?
Green
Which year did the Thais officially celebrate in 2006, according to the Buddhist calendar?
2549
Which year do the Thais officially celebrate in 2025 according to the Buddhist calendar?
2568
Trang is located along Thailand's south west coast, what is it?
A province
What is the name of Thailand's most famous temple?
Wat Phra Kaeo
Which of the following countries or islands was not hit by the tsunami on Boxing Day 2004?
Honshu
What day of the week does a superstitious Thai not cut their hair?
Wednesday
In which province is Thailand's highest mountain Doi Inthanon located?
Chiang Mai
What is the average age of first-time mothers in Thailand?
23
Which important mineral is extensively mined in Thailand and exported to, amongst others, the US?
Tin
What form of government does Thailand have?
Monarchy
Which famous long grain, sticky, rice variety is grown in Thailand?
Jasmine
Which religion has the second most followers in Thailand?
Islam
Which flower is Thailand's national flower?
Orchid
What time zone is Thailand in?
GMT+7
What is the name of the capital city of Thailand?
Bangkok
In Thailand there is a body part which is considered holy, that you can't touch on anyone else, which part is it?
The head
How much of Thailand's population is made up of Thais?
75%
In the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 Great Britain had 56 participants, how many did Thailand have?
2
Swedish man, Jonas Andersson, is a famous musician in Thailand and sings a kind of Thai country music. What's the name of this folk music style?
Lookthung
Which hotel that has been appointed the world's best hotel numerous times is in Bangkok? It is also the first hotel in Thailand founded in 1876.
Oriental Hotel
What is Thailand's national bird?
Doesn't have one
Most Thai are Buddhists and belong to one of the two main denominations called hinayana. What does hinayana mean?
Small vehicle
Thailand is sometimes called LOS. What do these letters stand for?
Land of Smiles
Which of the following countries borders Thailand?
Myanmar (Burma)
Which color is associated with King Bhumibol of Thailand's birthday, and Thai Mondays in general?
Yellow
What island is famous for its many coconuts?
Koh Samui
Which town was the capital of Thailand from 1358 to 1767?
Ayutthaya
The world's smallest mammal lives in Thailand, what is it?
Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat
What's the name of Thailand's highest building?
MahaNakhon
Previously, in Thailand, it was compulsory for all young men to what?
Be a monk
Which one of the following areas wasn't affected by the 2004 tsunami?
Honsu
In 1897 King Chulalngkorn visited the World Exhibition in Stockholm. In memory of this a Thai pavillion has been built. Where?
Ragunda
Which is Thailand's highest mountain?
Doi Inthanon
What's the worst thing you can call someone in Thailand?
A water buffalo
Thaksin Shinawatra was the prime minister of Thailand until September 2006. He has also been the owner of a football team, but which one?
Manchester City
The average temperature outside on Thailand's national day is usually 31 degrees Celsius. What day of the year is it?
December 5th
What is the building seen in the picture?
The Thai National Museum
Thai cuisine is popular in Western countries. What do you get if you order Phrik Nam Plaa?
Fish sauce
Thailand has got about 27,000 Buddhist monasteries. What are these called?
Wat
What is the second largest city in Thailand?
Chiang Mai
What percentage of Thailand's population is Muslim?
4%
What do Panama and Thailand have in common?
Both have blue, white and red flags
What colours does the Thai flag contain?
Red-white-blue
What's the name of Thailand's highest mountain?
Doi Inthanon
On which island is Ban Saladan in Thailand?
Ko Lanta
The king of Thailand died in 2016. What was his name?
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand has the world's largest...
Buddha Statue
Which ocean is Thailand located next to?
The Indian Ocean
Periods of monsoon are common in Asia, including Thailand. What influences and triggers the monsoons?
Temperature differences between land and sea
What is the largest island of Thailand?
Phuket
What was Thailand called before again changing its name in 1949?
Siam
What was the name of the country that changed its name to Thailand in the 1930s?
Siam
During what months is Thailand's tourism the most active?
November - February
What was Thailand called before 1939?
Siam
Thailand is home to the world's richest what?
Monarchies in cultural heritage
What foodstuff is Thailand the world's largest exporter of?
Tapioca
How many medals did Thailand win in the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014?
0
What is Mai Tai?
A drink
What currency is used in Thailand?
Baht
What is a common nickname for Thailand?
Land of Smiles
What are Thailand's two most important trading partners?
Japan and USA
What is Thai massage?
Massage of specific pressure points
How many international tourists visited Thailand in 2023?
Over 28 million
Of which dynasty was the country's former head of state, King Bhumiphol?
Chakri
During World War Two, Thailand was pressured by Japan into declaring war against two countries, which countries?
USA and Great Britain
What type of climate zone does Thailand have?
Tropical
Koh Miang Similan is one of the most popular beaches in Thailand. In which sea can you swim there?
Andaman Sea
With what name was the Kingdom of Thailand formerly known?
Siam
On which side of the road do cars drive in Thailand?
Left
How high is Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain?
2,565 meters
How high is Thailand's highest building, MahaNakhon?
314 meters
Which of the following islands does NOT belong to Thailand?
Tonga
To which dynasty did king Bhumiphol belong, who used to be Thailand's head of state?
Chakri
Chiang Mai Province is a large province in Thailand that has many national parks. In what part of the country is it located?
The northern part
What do white, red and blue band on the flag symbolize?
The Nation, Buddhism, the Monarchy
What do the white, red and blue stripes on Thailand's flag symbolise?
The Nation, Buddhism, The Monarchy
How much of Thailand's economy comes from tourism?
7%
There is a military museum in Thailand with lots of airplanes. What is the name of the museum?
Royal Thai Air Force Museum
What are Thailand's most exported goods?
Rice, fish and seafood, computers
Which colonial power has Thailand been governed by?
None, the country has never been a colony
Every year millions of Europeans fly to Thailand and probably land in the nation's capital. What is it called?
Bangkok
What is Yan Lipao?
Basketry
Which year was Thailand hit by a giant tsunami caused by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean?
2004
Which two countries did Thailand declare war against in January 1942 during WWII?
USA and Great Britain
What animal can you meet at Phi Phi Island?
Monkeys
Two former American presidents visited Thailand after the tsunami. Which former presidents spearheaded the American aid?
Bush and Clinton
Phuket is the Thai province with the highest...
Average income
How many times did Thailand qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
0
Malaria is a disease spread by a certain type of insect, one that is common in Thailand. Which one?
Mosquito
What is true about the Thai language?
44 consonants, 32 vowels and 5 different tones
Which one of the following countries is not a neighbouring country to Thailand?
Indonesia
What was the average life span in Thailand in 2012?
74 years
In Great Britain, you can only buy alcohol in shops from the age of 18. How old do you have to be in Thailand?
18
What does the Thai phrase "Mai pen rai" mean?
Don't worry
Which of the following dishes is a typical Thai dish?
Pad Thai
During what part of the year does the monsoon occur in Thailand?
July to October
When is the rainy season in Thailand?
Between June and October
What was the population of Thailand in 2023?
77 million
What is the name of Thailand's largest island?
Phuket
Following the 2004 tsunami, two American presidents visited Thailand and led the American help organisation. Who were they?
Bush and Clinton
Which is the biggest car manufacturer in Thailand?
Toyota
What is Thailand's rank in terms of the world's largest countries by land area?
50th
What is Thailand's second most practiced religion?
Islam
Thailand's flag used to have an animal on it. What animal was it?
An elephant
Which important and vast deposit of mineral is mined and exported to the United States, among others?
Tin
What's the name of Thailand's largest airport?
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
What's the name of the Buddhist Lent, which is of great significance in the country?
Khao Phansa
What is the name of the Buddhist fast which is of great importance for the country?
Khao Phansa
On what continent is Thailand located?
Asia
What fruit, that is common in Thailand, is called tree melon?
Papaya
What is the reticulated python in Thailand known for?
Being the longest snake in the world
What months are the peak season for tourism?
November - February
What was the name of the country before it was named Thailand in the late 1930's?
Siam
Which of the following countries does NOT border to Thailand?
China
What is Songkran?
The Thai New Year's celebration
Which fruit is called tree melon and is very common in Thailand?
Papaya
What is Thailand's national animal?
The elephant
What three numbers do people in Thailand use to denote 'ha ha ha' when typing a message?
555
What is Muay-thai?
Thai-boxing
Which of the following Thai islands is famous for its abundance of coconuts?
Koh Samui
What's the name of the Thailand's largest airline?
Thai Airways
What percentage of Phuket consists of mountains?
70%
What was the population of Thailand in 2013?
67 million
Which one of the following is a local Thai beer?
Singha
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