Thailand civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Thailand with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Thailand's constitutional monarchy, the National Assembly and Constitution Day.
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What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
Bangkok has been the capital since 1782 and is home to the Grand Palace and the main government offices.
What form of government does Thailand have?
A constitutional monarchy
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, with the King as head of state and a Prime Minister leading the government.
Who is Thailand’s head of state?
The King
The King is head of state under the constitution. The Supreme Patriarch is the head of the Buddhist monastic order.
What is the name of Thailand’s national legislature?
The National Assembly
Thailand's legislature is the National Assembly (Rathasapha), made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
On which date is Thailand’s Constitution Day?
10 December
Constitution Day on 10 December marks the granting of Thailand's first permanent constitution in 1932.
History 5 questions
From Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to the founding of Bangkok in 1782 and the change of 1932.
In which year did Thailand change from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy?
1932
The revolution of 24 June 1932 ended absolute monarchy and introduced constitutional government.
What was Thailand’s official name before 1939?
Siam
The country was known as Siam until 1939, when the name was changed to Thailand.
In which year did King Rama I make Bangkok the capital?
1782
King Rama I founded the Chakri dynasty and moved the capital across the river to Bangkok in 1782.
King Ramkhamhaeng is a famous ruler of which early Thai kingdom?
Sukhothai
King Ramkhamhaeng ruled Sukhothai in the 13th century and is traditionally credited with creating the Thai script.
Which kingdom’s capital was destroyed by Burmese forces in 1767?
Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya fell to Burmese forces in 1767. Its ruins are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Bangkok, the Chao Phraya, Doi Inthanon, the baht, the national flag and Songkran.
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What is the currency of Thailand?
The baht
Thailand's currency is the baht, issued by the Bank of Thailand.
Which river flows through Bangkok?
The Chao Phraya
The Chao Phraya is Thailand's major river and runs through the heart of Bangkok to the Gulf of Thailand.
What is the highest mountain in Thailand?
Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province, at about 2,565 metres, is the highest peak in Thailand.
Which colours appear on Thailand’s national flag?
Red, white and blue
The flag has five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue, white and red, with the blue stripe twice as wide.
What is the name of the Thai New Year water festival in April?
Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year in mid-April, famous for water splashing. Loy Krathong is held in November.
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