Trivia Quiz - How good is your knowledge about Thailand?

[fukakyon]

Hmm, I've been thinking of spicing up the thai forums with some interactions, or something like that. As I was occupied reading "Lonely planet: Thailand", something comes across my mind in sudden flash.

Let me test the native thais (here) to see how good (or bad) you know about your country. There'll be a set of 10 questions stated below, which are some of the general facts of Thailand. So everyone, do join in the fun and participate now!

Noted: This is just a trivia quiz, so just answer based on your knowledge. No point scoring full marks by searching the correct answers from the Internet. It serves you no purposes in the end. Play clean, all for the fun of it!

1. There's a zoo located in central Bangkok famous for its huge collection of animals and a well-known tourist attraction spot. What is the name of this zoo?
Dusit Zoo

2. Which part of Thailand is Pattaya located at?
South-eastern of Thailand

3. This island is Thailand's largest island and the first to develop as a tourist industry. What is this island?
Phuket

4. All passengers leaving Thailand on International flights are charged on an standard amount departure tax or airport serivce charge. How much is the amount?
500 bahts

5. The river, Mae Nam Ping is located in which province of Thailand?
Chiang Mai

6. This wat, being the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection images in Thailand. What is the name of this wat?
Wat Pho

7. Mae Hong Son Province, being the most northwestern province of Thailand, is strategically near to which country?
Myanmar (Burma)

8. How much provinces (as stated) make up the country, Thailand?
A total of 76 provinces.

9. Is buying or selling coral or sea shells legal in Thailand?
No, so it's illegal to conduct such acts in Thailand.

10. What is the three primary colours of public pay phones in Thailand?
Red, Blue and Green. The red phones are for local city calls, the blue phones are for both local and long-distance calls (within Thailand) and the green ones are use with phonecards.

Okay, I've revealed the answers and marked how everyone fared. How your score!? :brows:

[pamujung]

I swear I don't know much about Thailand can say my country :shy: but I will do my best haha ermm.. I still have about three day to answer all that 10 points :oops: I need to sleep first, it really takes up my memory to re-think of the society exam when I was in high school lol

Anyway, it's a good idea to test us like this.. I hate you.

[fukakyon]

Guess the response is not that good at all. :shifty:
Perhaps these questions are too tough or everyone is just simply too busy?

P.S: No more deadline date. =_=!

[pamujung]

Oh I'm the first one to answer :worry:

1. In what year did the elected government of Thailand gain its first democracy to power? I don't know :tongue:

2. State the capital of Thailand. This captial was established in what year and by who? Bangkok and I don't know what year and I'm not sure who hmm.. I think he is the first King :whistle:

3. Feet & Head :
a) Is it true that never touch any part of someone else's body with your foot, which in some way violate the traditons or cultural practise of the thais? True !

b) Does that apply to the head as well? ermm.. yes ! because we believe that foot is the lowest part, the lowest object, the bad part but the head is oppsite.

4. Where did Nakhon Ratchasima Province located in, which part of Thailand? Northern East of Thailand

5. Phuket is also known as what in the tourist industry? -- I don't get what the question is about :worry: Paradise ?!

6. Which province is tipped as the northernmost province in Thailand? ChiengRai

7. In bangkok, there's a Skytrain elevated-rail network known as BTS. What does BTS stand for? Bangkok Mass Transit System

8. The nation-wide Thais celebrate this grand occasion in August. What is this occasion? National Mother's day

9. Fill in the blank:
A Temple is a Buddhist compound where men or women can ordined as monks or nuns.

10. Which famous city in Thailand is a major transport hub for travel around southern Thailand and between Thailand-Malaysia? Phuket !? I never go south except that province haha

[fukakyon]

That's spontateous Pam! Good try!
Hey, where are the rest, I'll be better satisfied if anyone just copy and paste the entire question list and answer as "I don't know". :shifty:

I'll reveal the answers shortly, if no one still wanna to reply this thread. hmph!

[jtayk]

Sean - Look up in the Lonely Planet guide book and you will see the name of my Aunt's guest house. It is famous for coffee and the teakwood house....... Just look up and give me the answer.

1. In what year did the elected government of Thailand gain its first democracy to power? - No idea. Hate politics.

2. State the capital of Thailand. This captial was established in what year and by who? - BKK

3. Feet & Head :
a) Is it true that never touch any part of someone else's body with your foot, which in some way violate the traditons or cultural practise of the thais? - True

b) Does that apply to the head as well? - Yes.

4. Where did Nakhon Ratchasima Province located in, which part of Thailand? - in the South.

5. Phuket is also known as what in the tourist industry? - The pearl of the Andaman sea??

6. Which province is tipped as the northernmost province in Thailand? - Mae Hong Son

7. In bangkok, there's a Skytrain elevated-rail network known as BTS. What does BTS stand for? Bangkok Train Sth Sth don't know. lol

8. The nation-wide Thais celebrate this grand occasion in August. What is this occasion? - Mother's Day on the 12th.

9. Fill in the blank:
A ____ is a Buddhist compound where men or women can ordined as monks or nuns. - Thammakai Compound.....or sth?

10. Which famous city in Thailand is a major transport hub for travel around southern
Thailand and between Thailand-Malaysia? - Hadyai??

How is my score....lol.

[pamujung]

Yah Thai people come in and answer it even you don't know those fact haha and then I will start the questions about Singapore some :shifty:

[jtayk]

Sean give me and pam the score now. I have been waiting for mine but you seemed to disapear... Teacher, please come back and correct our homework....

[fukakyon]

Ta daa.....
I shall grade my fellow students: Pam and Jang. :D

Pam: You got Qns 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 correctly and awarded 0.5 point for Qns 02. So your score is 5.5 points. Just pass!! :tongue:

Jang: You got Qns 03, 05, 08, 10 correctly and as for Qns 02, I can't give you the point, well at least you can stated it's founded by the first king, so I can give you 0.5 point. So your score is 4 points. :oops:

Not very good huh.. Haha. >.<

[pamujung]

lol see we have to stick our head together then we will get more score :laughing:
Next round question please..
:brows:

[jtayk]

This was so embarassing. I only got 4. lol. That really represent how good I know about my country... which is almost a nimus actually. Making my way to work is hard enough. lol.

[Amante]

I accept that I don't know many questions... :oops: I don't like politics and history. I try my best lol.

1. I really don't know.
2. I remember that Bkk's Anniversary 200 years are passed but I forfot what year. emm...I guess 2323. Oh Beautiful numbers but it's wrong, isn't it? Bkk was established by King Taksin.
3. a) True b) Yes
4. North East
5. Have no idea
6. Chiang Rai
7. Bangkok Train Sky........
8. Mother's Day
9. Temple
10. Phuket... I guess

How's about my scores, Sean? I hope it's more than one point na... :happy: Exactly, they're simple question but many people don't know including me. Hehe....

[fukakyon]

Amante: Alright, let see how you fared.
You got Qns 3,4,6,8 correctly so you scored 4/10 points. :oops:

Good try, anyway. :flowers:

Okay, as Pam requested, I've fulfilled her wish. :oops:
I've set another round of 10 questions, this time round it's easier.
Let see who will score full marks for this. :D

P.S: It's not easy to set a round of questions. :oops:

[feixuan]

These quiz are so freaky tough for me
so embarrasing too for me...hahaha

well let see next round of quiz!...hmm i wish i could do it..at least one quiz though *lol*

[pamujung]

:D Cool !! you got the new quizzes already

*back to check the first post* Hmm.. it looks not that hard, let see what we will do to avoid ZERO point haha

Thanks Sean !

[Amante]

:? Ooohhh......Ok. I accept my scores. It's four. Ok...At least it's more than one score. lol.
Thank you, sean. Your quiz make me know myself about my country. So...ashamed :shy: Anyway, I have friend, my scores are equal Jang. Hehe...Pam, You're good, passed a half.

For next quiz

1. Khou Din
2. East
3. Koh Samui
4. I guess 12%. I really don't know.
5. Nan...I'm not sure
6. Wat Arunradchawararam
7. Myanma ( I don't know how to spell ) or Burma
8. 76 provinces
9. No. It's unlegal.
10. Red, Blue and white. Emm....

Ok...This new quiz is easier than old quiz. Hope my scores will better than old quiz. How's about, Sean? :rolleyes:

[pamujung]

:oops: Sorry Sean, I forgot to do the homework hehe yah my second try :

1. There's a zoo located in central Bangkok famous for its huge collection of animals and a well-known tourist attraction spot. What is the name of this zoo? Dusit Zoo

2. Which part of Thailand is Pattaya located at? Eastern

3. This island is Thailand's largest island and the first to develop as a tourist industry. What is this island? Phuket

4. All passengers leaving Thailand on International flights are charged on an standard amount departure tax or airport serivce charge. How much is the amount? 500 Baht

5. The river, Mae Nam Ping is located in which province of Thailand? Nan Province :?

6. This wat, being the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection images in Thailand. What is the name of this wat? Wat Arun

7. Mae Hong Son Province, being the most northwestern province of Thailand, is strategically nearest to which country? Laos

8. How much provinces (as stated) make up the country, Thailand? 76 provinces

9. Is buying or selling coral or sea shells legal in Thailand? Legal

10. What is the three primary colours of public pay phones in Thailand? Blue Grey Red I don't really understand the question haha

[ellen_nver_falz]

Well, about the new quiz I can only answer one question. I think the answer of No.3 is "Phuket"...right? :D Btw, I'm not a Thai ^^" I'm a Chinese ... but I do like Thailand a lot and wanna know more about Thailand ~

[pamujung]

ermm.. I saw your location it's Bangkok :? and you are Chinese, study in Thailand right ?! Anyway I'm so glad that you like Thailand.

[angel_numberone]

1. There's a zoo located in central Bangkok famous for its huge collection of animals and a well-known tourist attraction spot. What is the name of this zoo? Dusit zoo

2. Which part of Thailand is Pattaya located at? east part

3. This island is Thailand's largest island and the first to develop as a tourist industry. What is this island? phuket

4. All passengers leaving Thailand on International flights are charged on an standard amount departure tax or airport serivce charge. How much is the amount? 500 bahts

5. The river, Mae Nam Ping is located in which province of Thailand? North :?

6. This wat, being the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection images in Thailand. What is the name of this wat? Wat Pho

7. Mae Hong Son Province, being the most northwestern province of Thailand, is strategically nearest to which country? Mianma

8. How much provinces (as stated) make up the country, Thailand? 76

9. Is buying or selling coral or sea shells legal in Thailand? illegal :?

10. What is the three primary colours of public pay phones in Thailand? blue


hahaha i had tried my best, sean. what's my scores?

[fukakyon]

Amante: You scored 4/10. You got questions 2(half pt), 7,8,9,10(half pt) correct. Hmm, not very good. :?

Pam: You scored 5/10. You got questions 1, 2(half pt),3,4,8,10(half pt) correct. A pass grade! :excited:

Ellen: Yes! Phuket! You got it right! Why not you can participate in the next quiz, if I do have the efforts and time to set.

Angel_numberone: You scored 6.5/10. You got questions 1,2(half-pt),3,4,6,8,9 correct. So far, you got the highest point! Hee. :tongue:

Pretty well done ladies. A good try!
Thanks for participating the quiz. So all set for another round? :shifty:

[Amante]

:shy: Ashamed with my scores again...heeee...same scores as first quiz. Ok...I must to accept now that I should study about Thai history and all around knowledge more.

Anyway, Thanks for quiz, sean. :wink2:

[pamujung]

Thanks Sean, just the same old my score that I need to pass. Not too much and not too less lol

ermm.. about the phone color, their color have changed now (for a certain time) so I quite not sure about the color when you asked it.

Waiting for the next time.. :shifty:

[trishee]

How am I supposed to answer if the answers are right underneath in bright red Sean!
Whatever...Im positive I'll get a 100% (muahahahaha) if the answers werent revealed so quickly. (or coz I came late so I missed it?) EITHER way....
I am waiting for you to quiz me. ~~he he :D

[fukakyon]

Hey, I try to set a quiz, let say on next week. I'll be occupied throughout this week so that really leave me with no time to set a quiz. At the meanwhile, I suggest that everyone read up or do some research... :dry: