Just for fun: History of Thailand

Hello everyone,

Whether you're a history buff or not, here's a chance to learn about the history of Thailand. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Thailand
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in Thailand?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the Thai history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

1. Grand Palace, PhiPhi islands, James Bond island, River Kwai bridge.


2. It's Phleng chāt Thai ( in Thai: เพลงชาติไทย) Thailand's national anthem was adopted on 10 December 1939 composed by Phra Chenduriyang (Peter Veit).

3.  a) Ram Khamhaeng the Great b) Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke

4. National Day of Thailand in 2019 on the 5th of December. While most nations hold their National Days in parallel to the time they gained independence from colonizers.

5. The dawn of the 21st century is one of the most significant turning points in modern history, perhaps the greatest event since the end of World War II.

1.: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Rong Khun.
2.: Phleng Chat Thai, composed after the 1932 "revolution" by....?
3.: I would say King Taksin the Great and King King Vajiralongkorn
4.: The 5th. of December to commemorate the birth anniversary of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
5.: The 1932 Revolution