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Bangkok Trivia Quiz

It's the capital of Thailand and it appeared in a smash-hit musical. But how much do you know about this South-East Asian hub? Take this quiz to find out. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hews

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,213

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1525

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 31 (3/10), Guest 103 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bangkok is usually referred to as "Krung Thep" by the Thai people. What does this mean? Hint

Long Road

Peaceful Harbor

City of Angels

Cheap Duty Free

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Bangkok's international airport? Hint

Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Dum Dum International Airport

Kai Tak International Airport

Changi International Airport

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Question 3 of 10

3. What sport are you watching if you are at Lumphini Stadium? Hint

Horseracing

Soccer

Kickboxing

Cockfighting

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does the word "soi" refer to when it appears in a Bangkok address? Hint

floor

block

side street

building

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the river that flows through Bangkok? Hint

Mekong

Irrawaddy

Hwang Ho

Chao Phraya

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Question 6 of 10

6. What kind of tourist attraction is the enormous 'Chatuchak'? Hint

A temple

A market

An amusement park

A sports complex

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where are you if you are just about to take the BTS? Hint

in a clinic

at school

in an amusement park

at a train station

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following major newspapers is based in Bangkok? Hint

The Statesman

The Daily Yomiuri

The Nation

The Straits Times

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the most widely spoken language in Bangkok in 1900? Hint

Teochiu (a Chinese dialect)

Burmese

Vietnamese

Maori

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which renowned musical includes the song "One Night in Bangkok"? Hint

Cats

Aida

Chess

Phantom of the Opera

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bangkok is usually referred to as "Krung Thep" by the Thai people. What does this mean?

Answer: City of Angels

Thais generally use the term "Bangkok" only when they are speaking with foreigners. "Krung Thep" is the abbreviated name of a city that was founded in 1782 where modern Bangkok is situated. The monarch at that time, King Rama I, had decided to build his capital at the village of Bangkok, but soon changed his mind and opted for Krung Thep.

It seems not many people outside of Thailand took much notice!

2. What is the name of Bangkok's international airport?

Answer: Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Suvarnabhumi means 'The Golden Land' in Thai and is located 30km from central Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi replaced Don Muang as the city's international airport in 2006. Dum Dum is in Kolkata (Calcutta), Changi is in Singapore and Kai Tak was formerly the international airport in Hong Kong.

3. What sport are you watching if you are at Lumphini Stadium?

Answer: Kickboxing

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is the national sport of Thailand. It was first practiced and tested in battle by Thai warriors. Bouts are held at Lumphini Stadium every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

4. What does the word "soi" refer to when it appears in a Bangkok address?

Answer: side street

Sukhumvit Soi 33 means the 33rd side street on Sukhumvit Road. Thus, if you know where the major streets are, it is relatively easy to find a location if you have the address.

5. What is the name of the river that flows through Bangkok?

Answer: Chao Phraya

The Chao Phraya River is an important part of the city's economy. It is used for transporting goods and people and the site of numerous cultural events. The river is 370km in length and flows to Bangkok from its source in the north of Thailand.

6. What kind of tourist attraction is the enormous 'Chatuchak'?

Answer: A market

'Chatuchak' is a huge market complex and features more than 10,000 shops and stalls. It is said that if you see something you like then you should buy it because chances are, you won't find the same shop again.

7. Where are you if you are just about to take the BTS?

Answer: at a train station

The BTS is the official name of the elevated rail system in Bangkok, which opened in 1999. It is also commonly known as the 'Skytrain'.

8. Which of the following major newspapers is based in Bangkok?

Answer: The Nation

The Nation is a daily independent newspaper based in Bangkok. The Daily Yomiuri is based in Tokyo, The Straits Times in Singapore and The Statesman in Calcutta.

9. What was the most widely spoken language in Bangkok in 1900?

Answer: Teochiu (a Chinese dialect)

Thai did not become the most prevalent language in Bangkok until after World War II. The Chinese played a major role in Bangkok's development and 15% of the population is of Chinese descent.

10. Which renowned musical includes the song "One Night in Bangkok"?

Answer: Chess

The song was written by Benny Anderson, Bjorn Ulvaeus (i.e. Benny and Bjorn from Abba) and Tim Rice. It was performed by Murray Head.

Source: Author hews

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