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Thailand quiz
Thailand turns up 8 times across our packs: one number, flag, outline, capital, 4 Explorer photos, 5 trivia questions and the Asia map. Bangkok is the capital.
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8 questions about Thailand only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Thailand at a glance
| Capital | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma |
| Population | 70 million (2025 estimate), 20th of 196 |
| Area | 513,120 km², 49th of 196 |
| People per km² | 136 |
| Land borders | Myanmar (2,416 km), Laos (1,845 km), Cambodia (817 km), Malaysia (595 km) |
| Coastline | 3,219 km |
| Highest point | Doi Inthanon, 2,565 m |
| Official language | Thai |
| Currency | baht |
| Flag colours | red, white and blue |
| Calling code | +66 |
| Largest cities | Bangkok (11 million), Chon Buri (1), Samut Prakan (1.4 million), Chiang Mai (1.2 million) |
| Terrain | Central plain; Khorat Plateau in the east; mountains elsewhere |
| Climate | Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot and humid |
| Where the name comes from | The name means "Land of the Thai," referring to the local population; the people's name comes from the Thai word tha, meaning "to be free;" the former name of Siam comes from the Sanskrit word syama, meaning "dark" |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Of 4 land neighbours, Myanmar shares the longest border with Thailand (2,416 km) and Malaysia the shortest (595 km); there are also 3,219 km of coast. By area Thailand is 49th of 196 countries, just behind Yemen and ahead of Spain.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
4 in Explorer
A gilded royal complex of spires beside the Chao Phraya.
Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A porcelain-encrusted riverside temple spire on the Chao Phraya.
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Thai island famous for its Full Moon Party beach.
Photo: Daniel Nikitin / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Turtle Island' of the Gulf of Thailand, a diving mecca.
Photo: kallerna / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
7| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Bangkok? | Thailand |
| Which continent is Thailand in? | Asia |
| Which river forms much of the border between Laos and Thailand? | Mekong |
| Which country in Southeast Asia was never colonised by a European power? | Thailand |
| What was Thailand called until 1939? | Siam |
| What currency does Thailand use? | Baht |
| What is the population of Thailand? (millions) | 71 million |
The Thailand questions
Vietnam is a wrong choice for Bangkok and again for Thailand's outline. In the flag round the other choices are Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Thailand's shape is shown beside Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. Cambodia and Myanmar are on both lists.
One trivia question is “Which continent is Thailand in?” (Asia). Then: “Which river forms much of the border between Laos and Thailand?” (Mekong). The numbers round holds a population of 71 million. Explorer pins 4 photos in Thailand, Grand Palace and Wat Arun among them.
Every Thailand question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
About 70 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Thailand?
Thailand borders Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
What is the highest point in Thailand?
Doi Inthanon, at 2,565 m.
What is the official language of Thailand?
Thai.