History of Thailand - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
What was the former name of Thailand before 1939? Siam
98%
What type of natural disaster struck Thailand in 2004, devastated the country and killed dozens of people? Tsunami
96%
What type of animal used to be on the most recent flag of Thailand? White Elephant
88%
What became the dominant religion in Thailand by the 12th century? Buddhism
83%
By what country did Thailand make an alliance in 1941? Japan
79%
What country did the Thai government allow during Vietnam War to use Thailand's air and naval bases? United States
79%
What was the first European country to contact Thailand? Portugal
73%
What famous energy drink brand was was inspired by an existing energy drink, first introduced and sold in Thailand, named Krating Daeng? Red Bull
70%
During the construction of what bridge were about 250,000 Allied prisoners subjected to forced labour? (David Lean made a movie about it) Burma Railway
52%
What type of combat sport was first played in mid-18th century in Thailand? Muay Thai
49%
What empire controlled Thailand between 802–1431? {Khmer} Empire
43%
What was the capital of the imperial Thailand from 1351–1767? Ayutthaya
41%
What was special about Chang and Eng Bunker twin brothers? They were Conjoined
41%
What were all Thai young men under the age of twenty, of all social rankings required to become for at least a short amount of time in the past? Buddhist Monks
36%
What Thai title, starting with R, was given to the king of Thailand in 1782? Rama
33%
What 1956 Hollywood movie, about a Thai king, was never shown in Thai theatres because it was considered to be derogatory to the King? The King and I
29%
What religious bird-like creature has been the national symbol of Thailand? Garuda
20%
What 2012 movie, starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, tells the story of a real family affected by the above? The Impossible
20%
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