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Thailand Flashcards

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Motto

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Chat, Satsana, Phra Maha Kasa: Nation, Religion, King

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Population

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69.43 million

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Current Prime Minister

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Prayut Chan-O-Cha (2014-)

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Current King of Thailand

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Rama X – King Maha Vajiralongkorn (means adorned with jewels or thunderbolt): born on 28 July 1952
(2016-)

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Who was the first prime minister of Thailand?

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Praya Manopakorn Nititada (1932-1933)

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Which King served the longest term?

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King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1946-2016, 70 years)

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Which King served the shortest term?

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King Ananda Mahidol (1935-1946, 11 years)

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Who was the first King?

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Rama I - King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (1782-1809)

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National Flower

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Cassia Fistula Linn

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National Anthem

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National Anthem: Phleng Chat Thai

Royal Anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami

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National Animal

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Elephant

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National Bird

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Siamese fireback

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Tourism slogan

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Amazing Thailand

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Popular landmarks

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  1. The Grand Palace
  2. Wat Phra Kaew (home of the translucent green Buddha, discovered in 1434)
  3. Wat Arun (made my general Taksin)
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Geography

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Thailand possesses diverse ecosystems from the hilly forested areas to the fertile rice fields. Thailand is surrounded by Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Thailand’s principal river is the Chao Phraya River.

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National Day

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5 December (observed in honour of the birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej)

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Major Commodities

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Refined petroleum, rubber, rice, raw sugar, gold

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Parliamentary system

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Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy

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Time zone

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GMT (+7): SG is ahead by 1

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Secretary-Generals of ASEAN

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  1. Phan Wannamethee (84-86)

2. Surin Pitsuwan (08-12)

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