Thailand

• What is Thailand known as?

  Land of the Free and Land of Smiles
• What rank does Thailand hold in friendliness?

  13th
• What rank does Thailand hold in population?

  20th
• Where is Thailand located?

  Southeast Asia
• How many temples are there in Thailand?

  35,000
• How many islands are there in Thailand?

  1,430
• What is the complete name of Thailand?

  Krung Thep
• What was the former name of Thailand?

  Siam
• What was the former capital of Thailand?

  Ayutthaya
• What is the capital of Thailand?

  Bangkok
• What does the red color in the Thai flag represent?

  Blood of life
• What does the blue color in the Thai flag represent?

  Monarchy
• What does the white color in the Thai flag represent?

  Purity of the Buddhist
• What is the consequence of committing disrespectful acts to the king in Thailand?

  Imprisonment for treason
• What is the main religion of Thailand?

  Buddhism
• What is the currency of Thailand?

  Thai Baht
• What is the national flower of Thailand?

  Orchid
• What is the national sport of Thailand?

  Muay Thai
• What unique game is only played in Thailand?

  Elephant Polo
• What is the most important mineral in Thailand?

  Tin
• What is the most exported crop in Thailand?

  Rice
• What is the status of logging in Thailand?

  Banned
• Who are notable writers from Thailand?

  • Kukhit Pramoj
  • Kulap Saipradit
  • Botan
  • Khamsing Srinawk
  • Sunthorn Phu (best known royal poet)
• Who is Makato in the story?

  An orphan and hardworking 12-year-old boy
• Who suggested Makato to go to Sukhothai?

  His employer
• Who is the kind-hearted king of Sukhothai?

  Pra Ruang
• Who took care of Makato?

  An old woman
• Who is the husband of the old woman?

  Mahout
• What does the vendor sell?

  Lettuce seeds
• Who did Makato marry?

  Daughter of the King
• Where is Makato from?

  City of Mon
• What is Sukhothai known for?

  Fertile soil and kind people
• What was used as currency in the story?

  Cowrie Shell
• Who is the most important person in the king’s court?

  Khun Wang
• What are the main characters in "Makato & the Cowrie Shell"?

  • Makato
  • Employer
  • Pra Ruang (king)
  • Old Woman
  • Mahout
  • Vendor
  • Daughter of the King