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31 Cards in this Set
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Two horizontal red stripes |
What part of the Thai flag symbolizes the land and its people? |
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White horizontal stripes |
What part of the Thai flag symbolizes the purity of Buddhism? |
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Wide blue band across the center |
What part of the Thai flag stands for the monarchy? |
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Bhumibol Adulyadej |
Name of Rama IX |
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October 13, 2016 |
When did Rama IX die? |
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June 1946 |
When did Rama IX become King of Thailand? |
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Chakri Dynasty |
Current ruling Royal House in Thailand |
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April 6, 1782 |
When was the Chakri Dynasty established? |
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Phra Pok-klaw Chaoyuhua Prajadhipok |
Name of King Rama VII? |
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Rama VII |
Last absolute monarch of Thailand |
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KrungThepMahanakhonAmonRattanakosinMahintharaAyuthayaMahadilokPhopNoppharatRatchathaniBuriromUdomratchaniwetMahasathanAmonPimanAwatanSathitSakkathattiyaWitsanukamPrasit |
Longest place name in the world (Bangkok) |
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Bhikkhu Sangha |
The Holy Order of Buddhist monks |
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Muay Thai |
National sport of Thailand (Art of Eight Limbs) |
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Phra Khrut Pha |
"Garuda as the vehicle (of Vishnu)" |
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Phra Khrut Pha |
National emblem of Thailand and the official symbol of the Thai monarchy |
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floating market |
traditional way of selling from a small boat |
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Loy Krathong |
Done on the evening of the full moon of the 12th months in the traditional thai lunar calendar |
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Khom loi |
"floating lanterns" |
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Huay Pu Keng |
Is a small village situated in Mua Hong Sun inhabited by the Kayan (long-neck) hill tribe |
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Kathoey |
loosely translated as "ladyboy"; either a transgender woman or an effeminate gay male |
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March 13 |
Thai Elephant Day date |
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Wai |
Thai greeting which involves a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion |
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Tuk-tuk |
One of the most iconic modes of transportation in Thailand (small three-wheeled, motorized vehicle) |
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Chao Phaya Chakri |
Name of Rama I |
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Rattanakosin |
The Chakri Dynasty has ruled Thailand since the founding of the [?] Era and the City of Bangkok |
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Eight Limbs |
Muay Thai is known as the Art of [?] |
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Phra Khrut Pha |
Mythical creature with the head, legs, and wings of an eagle and the body and arms of a man |
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Khrut Pha |
"Dancing Garuda" (wings displayed and elevated) |
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Yi Peng Festival of Light |
Festival in Chiang Mai |
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Thai elephant |
Man's ally in labor and warfare |
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White elephant |
has always been an important symbol of royal power |
