How Well Do You Know Thailand?

1. What is the capital city of Thailand?

• • A) Chiang Mai

• • B) Bangkok

• • C) Pattaya

• • D) Phuket

1. Which festival in Thailand is celebrated with water-splashing to welcome the new year?

• • A) Loy Krathong

• • B) Songkran

• • C) Visakha Bucha

• D) Makha Bucha

1. What is the Thai word for “Hello”?

• • A) ขอบคุณ (khob khun)

• • B) สวัสดี (sawasdee)

• • C) ลาก่อน (la gon)

• • D) อร่อย (aroi)

1. Which Thai dish is a spicy shrimp soup?

• • A) ต้มยำกุ้ง (Tom Yum Goong)

• • B) ผัดไทย (Pad Thai)

• • C) แกงเขียวหวาน (Green Curry)

• • D) ข้าวมันไก่ (Khao Man Gai)

1. What is the purpose of the “wai” gesture in Thai culture?

• • A) To show anger

• • B) To show happiness

• • C) To greet and show respect

• • D) To say goodbye

1. During which month is the Loy Krathong festival usually celebrated?

• • A) April

• • B) July

• • C) November

• • D) January

1. What does the Thai phrase “ขอบคุณ” mean in English?

• • A) Hello

• • B) Goodbye

• • C) Thank you

• • D) Delicious

1. Which of these is a traditional Thai dessert made from sticky rice and mango?

• • A) ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง (Khao Niew Mamuang)

• • B) ขนมครก (Kanom Krok)

• • C) ขนมถ้วย (Kanom Tuay)

• • D) กล้วยบวชชี (Kluay Buat Chee)

1. What is the traditional Thai greeting called?

• • A) Bow

• • B) Salute

• • C) Hug

• • D) Wai

Which day is known as Teacher’s Day in Thailand, where students show respect to their teachers?

• 1. A) Songkran

• 1. B) Loy Krathong

• 1. C) Wai Khru Day

• 1. D) Children’s Day