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Idyllic via DISCORD

Idyllic via DISCORD

Created 7/16/2024

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https://www.reddit.com/r/solotravel/wiki/seasiatrip/
https://www.kaveyeats.com/3-week-thailand-itinerary
https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2019/01/10/how-thai-food-took-over-america
https://www.foodandwine.com/why-are-there-so-many-thai-restaurants-7104115

Discover how much you know about the Land of Smiles! From its stunning tourist attractions to its delicious cuisine, fascinating culture, and rich historical facts—this quiz will challenge your understanding of Thailand.

Discover how much you know about the Land of Smiles! From its stunning tourist attractions to its delicious cuisine, fascinating culture, and rich historical facts—this quiz will challenge your understanding of Thailand.

1. Which Thai dish is traditionally made with stir-fried rice noodles, fish sauce, and tamarind?

Som Tum
Phat Thai
Green Curry
Tom Yum

2. What historical site in Thailand is known for its prehistoric painted pottery?

Ban Chiang
Chiang Rai
Ayutthaya
Sukhothai

3. Which of these is a popular Thai dessert made with sticky rice and mango?

Khanom Chan
Khao Niao Mamuang
Tub Tim Krob
Thong Yip

4. What religion significantly influences Thai culture and its avoidance of large cuts of meat?

Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism

5. In which century did the Portuguese introduce chillies to Thai cuisine?

20th century
16th century
14th century
18th century

6. Which city in Northern Thailand is famous for its night markets and historic architecture?

Phuket
Chiang Mai
Pattaya
Bangkok

7. Which nation’s explorers first reached Thailand (then called Siam) in 1511?

Dutch
English
Portuguese
Spanish

8. Which World Heritage Site in Thailand is known for being the largest city in its time in the 14th-18th centuries?

Chiang Rai
Lopburi
Ayutthaya
Sukhothai

9. Thailand's traditional New Year festival is called what?

Loy Krathong
Visakha Bucha
Songkran
Magha Puja

10. Which national park near Chiang Mai is known for its natural beauty and hikes?

Doi Inthanon
Khao Yai
Erawan
Kaeng Krachan

11. Which historical figure is often credited with modernizing Thailand in the 19th century?

King Taksin
King Rama VI
King Rama V
King Rama I

12. Which of the following is a traditional Thai musical instrument?

Marimba
Djembe
Sitar
Ranad