Thailand 101
The capital city of Thailand
What is Bangkok?
This famous noodle dish is often served with peanuts, lime, and egg
What is pad thai?
This word means yes
What is chai (ใช่)?
The predominant religion in Thailand
What is Theravada Buddhism?
Another name for Loy Krathong
What is the Festival of Lights?
This is the official language of Thailand
What is Thai?
This sweet Thai dessert combines mango, sticky rice, and coconut milk
What is mango sticky rice?
This word means no
What is mai (ไม่)?
These are the centers for prayer and culture
What are temples?
A celebration known for water festivities
What is Songkran?
This is the former name of Thailand
This hot and sour soup is often made with shrimp and lemongrass
What is Tom Yum?
This word means hello and goodbye
What is sawatdee (สวัสดี)?
What is feet pointing at sacred objects or stepping on thresholds?
The area where Bun Bung Fai is celebrated to encourage rainfall
What is northeastern Thailand?
This is the currency of Thailand
What is baht?
This ingredient gives Thai curries their rich and creamy texture
What is coconut milk?
This word means thank you
What is khop khun (ขอบคุณ)?
The classical Thai dance that feature elaborate costumes and masks
What is Khon?
The material that the bright ghost masks from Phi Ta Khon/the Ghost Festival are made out of
What are coconut husks?
The European power that formally colonized Thailand
What is they were never colonized?
The flavors balanced in Thai cuisine
What is sweet, sour, spicy, and salty?
This word means no worries or you're welcome
What is mai pen rai (ไม่เป็นไร)?
The true color of the sacred white elephant
What is dusky-pinkish grey?
This Buddhist holiday commemorates three major events in the life of Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and death.
What is Visakha Bucha?