Thailand - The Land of Smiles Trivia Quiz

Answer: Myanmar

Thailand is bordered by four countries: Peninsula Malaysia in the south, Cambodia in the east, Laos in the north-east. The longest border is with Myanmar from the north-west to south-west, about 2416 km (1501 mi).

Answer: Railay

Railey is located between Krabi City and Ao Nang. This peninsula is only accessible by boat as the high limestone cliff blocks access from the mainland. The limestone cliffs are popular with rock climbers.

Answer: Phi Phi

Danny Boyle's film "The Beach" in 2000 made this island famous. It is a small island with a land size of about 12.25 sq. km (4.72 sq. mi). Limestone cliffs surrounding the beach are a typical feature of the island. The island was reconstructed after it was completely destroyed by the tsunami in 2004. It is located between Phuket and the Strait of Malacca.

Answer: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is in the province of Chiang Mai, the second largest province in Thailand. It was founded in 1296 by the kingdom of Lan Na, and was the capital till 1768. Chiang Mai means "New City", from when it became the capital of Lan Na.

The city is located at the Ping River which is a major tributary of Chao Phraya. It sits at an elevation of 310 meter (1023 ft), located about 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok.

Answer: Hat Yai

Hat Yai and Songkhla are located in Songkhla Province in southern Thailand, bordering Peninsula Malaysia. Although Songkhla City is the capital of Songkhla province, Hat Yai is the largest city (ranked fourth largest in Thailand) with population close to 160000 as of 2017. This city is served by Hat Yai International Airport.

Answer: Phuket

HKT is the IATA code for Phuket International Airport. Phuket is the largest island (second smallest province) in Thailand, located in Andaman Sea, south west of Thailand. The island size is 576 sq. km (222 sq. mi) and it is one of the more popular tourist sites in Thailand. Patong is the most popular beach resort about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) long on the west coast of the island. It is a center for shopping and nightlife.

On 26 December 2004, the island was seriously affected by the tsunami, where all the major beach resorts on the west coast were damaged. Estimated death was about 250 people.

Answer: Kanachanaburi

This bridge is known as Death Railway Bridge; it cost the lives of about 100,000 Allied POWs and Asian laborers in very horrific conditions. The length of the bridge is 300 meters (1000 ft) to connect Thailand and Burma. Kanchanaburi province is about 123 km (77 mi) west of Bangkok.

Answer: Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuap Khiri Khan is a province on the south west of Thailand at the Kra Isthmus. It has a long and narrow coastline along the Gulf of Thailand, with many sandy beaches of which the best known is Hua Hin beach resort.

Answer: Doi Inthanon

Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand at 2565 m (8415 ft), in the Thanon Thong Chai mountain range. Doi Inthanon National Park is famous for its waterfall and cool weather. The park, located in Chiang Mai, is known as the "The Roof of Thailand" and has an area size of 482 sq. km (188 sq. mi).

Answer: Ko Samui

Ko Samui is the second largest island after Phuket. With an area size of 228 sq km (88 sq. mi), it is becoming a very popular beach resort, with long stretches of sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. The island is served by an airport and ferry services from the mainland.