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The King of Thailand is the only sovereign to hold American citizenship.

true. Born in the USA and educated with a degree in engineering, Rama the Ninth ascended the throne when his brother was assassinated. He is beloved by the Thai people.

The island of Phuket in the south includes Phuket town and many beautiful beaches. Which industry has replaced tin mining as the number one source of income for the local population?

Tourism. Phuket can be reached by plane, or boat. There is also a bridge to the island so bus and car are options, as well.

Bird's nests are gathered on Phi Phi island in the south. The nests are a prized ingredient in 'bird's nest soup'. Which birds make these nests?

Swiftlets. The saliva is the main ingredient. Phi Phi island is also known for its excellent coral reefs. The film, "The Beach" staring Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed there.

The Similian Islands, Phuket Island, Phi Phi Island, and the west coast of the south of Thailand are on which sea?

The Andaman Sea. Some of the world's best snorkeling and scuba diving can be found there.

What country borders Thailand to the South?

Malaysia. One of the minority groups living in Thailand are the nomadic Chou Lay people living in the south of Thailand. They traditionally fish and sell handicrafts.

The east coast of Thailand is on what body of water?

The Gulf of Thailand. Samui Island and Pataya beach are popular tourist destinations.

Where in southern Thailand can you find the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project?

Phuket Island. In the Bang Pai national nature reserve captive gibbons are re-introduced to their natural habitat.

What did King Rama IX, the current monarch, do with the profit made from sales of his best-selling books?

He gave it to charity. His non-fiction scholarly works are popular with the Thai people and can be found in most libraries in Western countries.

Where did the Chiang Mai zoo get their pandas?

They were donated by China. The pandas were received in October of 2003.

What hill tribe people in Thailand place brass rings around their female's necks, pushing down their clavicle bones and giving the appearance of foot-long necks?

Keren Long Neck. There are many hill tribe peoples scattered throughout Thailand. Many grow coffee and dry rice in the mountains.