67,448,120 people live in the about 1981117 sq mile country.
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Who is the current king of Thailand?
Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Considered the highest point and the most sacred, this place should never be touched.
What is the head
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Considered a time to honor your mother, this celebration occurs once a year as you age one year older
What is a Thai Birthday
100
Public or private this is mandatory in all school systems
What are uniforms
200
What is the government type of Thailand?
A Constitutional Monarchy.
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How long has the Chakri Dynasty ruled Thailand?
Since 1782.
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One of the most holiest days in Thai culture, this is when 1250 disciples gathered to listen to Buddha speak.
What is Magha Puja
200
White is not only reserved for a newlywed on this ceremonious day
What is a traditional Thai wedding
200
This festival is most popular amongst students for its water balloon trickery
What is Songkran
300
What are the major ethnic and religious groups in Thailand?
Thailand is ethnically 75% Thai, 14% Chinese, and 11% Other. Religiously,according to the 2000 census, it is 94.6% Buddhist, 4.6% Muslim, 0.7% Christian and 0.1% other.
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When did Thailand stop being an absolute monarchy?
1932
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The type of social relationship that is followed in Thai culture, this is a relationship between people where one is more highly regarded than the other one.
What is hierarchical relationship
300
This small grain makes up the largest portion of a Thai meal
What is rice
300
No matter the age level, this tradition happens at the beginning of every school year on a Thursday to honor teachers
What is Wai Kru
400
What country did Thailand ally with in World War II?
Japan
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What was a very important element of the Thai coronation ceremony in the mid to late 18th century and who described the coronation ceremony as “very peculiar”?
Water and Anna Leonowens
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A famous Thai tradition, this is the custom where people wear a specific color for every day.
What are Color Days
400
Not removing these, may get you kicked out of your own home
What is shoes
400
This four headed figurine is prayed to for good luck by students
What is Brahmin Shrine
500
Was Thailand ever colonized by the Western World?
No.
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What are two main purposes of the Thai King today?
To provide a symbol of unity for Thailand and support Buddhism.
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The lowest point in a human, these are considered rude and are thought to be the cause of human suffering because they anchor.
What are feet.
500
This kind of “wai”-ve is one that is essential in Thai etiquette
What is a bow (wai)
500
This day mixes forgiveness,creativity and banana leaves for students