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