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October 10, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Thailand Packing Round 1. This city, the capitol of Thailand, has a population of over six million people. BANGKOK 2. Thailand's shape on a map looks like the head of this animal that is a symbol of Thai culture. ELEPHANT 3. Thailand was known as SIAM before 1939. 4. These weather phenomenon dominate Thailand's climate. MONSOONS 5. This flower has strongly influenced Thai art and architecture. LOTUS 6. There are 100 satang in one BAHT Thailand's official currency. Picture of a temple Departure Round 1. All of these are common ingredients in Thai cuisine except PESTO. 2. Thai scientists are attempting to clone a royal WHITE elephant that died 100 years ago. 3. This musical and its film versions are banned because of historical inaccuracies. THE KING AND I 4. Some of Thailand's most impressive scenery is in the area that stretches along the ANDAMAN Sea. 5. Ceremony and wild music accompany the popular spectator sport of muaythai. What is it? BOXING Picture of Golden Buddha On Tour Round 1. Nordmann's greenshank and Gurney's pitta are two reasons BIRDWATCHERS flock to (?). 2. Thailand was the site of UNITED STATES air bases during the Viet Nam war. 3. The beach resort noted for diving/snorkeling is only a two hour drive from Bangkok. PATTAYA 4. The Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Mayanmar and Karen are main HILL TRIBES of mountainous regions. 5. Mecong, Hong Thong, Kwangthong are brands of this popular alcoholic beverage. RICE WHISKEY 6. The Damnoensaduak FLOATING MARKET is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions. 7. Many Thai residences are adorned by SPIRIT HOUSES which look like miniature Thai temples. Picture of an old building 8. Nielloware, considered one of the country's best buys, is hand made BLACKSILVER JEWELRY 9. Entertaining Thailand for over 20 years Carabao is the nation's most famous ROCK BAND. 10. The death railway bridge of World War II fame still spans this river. MAE NAM KHWAE YAI 11. This common Thai word refers to the central sanctuary of a temple. BOT 12. Khao Sok boasts clouded leopards and this rare flower, the world's largest. RAFFLESIA Bonus question 1 The Vimanmek Teak mansion is said to be the largest building in the world made from GOLDEN TEAK Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Bangkok is located. Area 4 Picture of beach Slide Show 1. The Khmer Temple in PHANOMRUNG historical park is an impressive 12th century landmark. 2. The tallest seated Buddha is a landmark in this city near Malaysia's border. NARATHIWAT 3. The original capitol of the first Thai kingdom can be found today at this historical park. SUKHOTHAI 4. The tourist industry has dubbed this island, Thailand's largest, "The Pearl of the South." PHUKET |