Fun Thailand Facts and Trivia

Test your knowledge of Thailand facts with this fun, but challenging Thailand trivia quiz. There are a total of 12 multiple-choice trivia questions. Answers to the Thailand trivia can be found at the end of the quiz.

1. Most of Thailand 's population are followers of ________.
a) Christianity b) Islam c) Buddhism d) Hinduism e) Animalism

2. Thailand is located in which region of Asia .
a) East b) South c) Middle East d) Southeast e) Central

3. The people of Thailand have made significant contributions to which of the following sports.
a) Football/soccer b) Boxing c) Golf d) Tennis e) Volleyball

4. What form of government does Thailand have?
a) Direct democracy b) Republic c) Communism d) Military Dictatorship e) Constitutional monarchy

5. The most revered person in Thailand is ________.
a) The king b) The prime minister c) The chief judge d) Top Buddhist monk

6. Which of these countries is NOT one of Thailand 's neighbors?
a) Japan b) Laos c) Vietnam d) Cambodia e) Myammar

7. The national emblem of Thailand depicts a ________.
a) Lion b) Eastern dragon c) Garuda (mythical bird) d) Three-headed monster e) Giant squid

8. What is Thailand 's national flower?
a) Lotus b) Ratchaphruek c) Ochna integerrima d) Orchid e) There's no official designation

9. Thailand was previously known as ________.
a) Siam b) Burma c) East Indies d) Hejaz-Nejd e) Ottoman Empire

10. Tourism is a big part of Thailand 's economy. The country has been widely criticized for not actively regulating a social woe that is closely tied with tourism.
a) Gambling b) Drug trade c) Prostitution d) Arms trade e) Pickpocket

11. The capital of Thailand is ________.
a) Chiang Mai b) Nonthaburi c) Pak Kret d) Bangkok e) Hat Yai

12. True or False. Thailand is one of the world's biggest exporters of rice.

Answer Key:
1)c 2)d 3)b 4)e 5)a 6)a 7)c 8)b 9)a 10)c 11)d 12)True

Classification:
Expert - more than 9 correct
Intermediate - 7 to 9 correct
Novice - less than 7 correct