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Complete the sentence about 2011 Thailand floods with the correct year: Rainfall in March ______ over the area of northern Thailand was an extraordinary 344 percent above the mean.
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Complete the sentence about 2011 Thailand floods with the correct year: Rainfall in March ______ over the area of northern Thailand was an extraordinary 344 percent above the mean.
2011. Rainfall in March 2011 over the area of northern Thailand was an extraordinary 344 percent above the mean.
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Which place completes this sentence about Hat Yai? As of 2024, the municipality is the fifth-largest city in Thailand, with a population of 191,696 and an urban population of 406,513 in the entire district of Amphoe ______.
Hat Yai
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Complete the sentence about Orchid with the correct year: The term "orchid" was introduced in ______ by John Lindley in School Botany, as a shortened form of Orchidaceae.
1845. The term "orchid" was introduced in 1845 by John Lindley in School Botany, as a shortened form of Orchidaceae.
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Complete the sentence about Stock Exchange of Thailand with the correct year: Bangkok Stock Exchange, unrelated to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, was established in July ______ as a private entity.
1962. Bangkok Stock Exchange, unrelated to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, was established in July 1962 as a private entity.
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Complete the sentence about Siamese twins with the correct year: The first recorded successful separation of conjoined twins was performed in ______ by Johannes Fatio.
1689. The first recorded successful separation of conjoined twins was performed in 1689 by Johannes Fatio.
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Complete the sentence about Chang with the correct year: ThaiBev was founded on 29 October ______ with the consolidation of 58 beer and spirits businesses, among them Chang beer, second in the beer market after Singha.
2003. ThaiBev was founded on 29 October 2003 with the consolidation of 58 beer and spirits businesses, among them Chang beer, second in the beer market after Singha.
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Complete the sentence about Mukdahan with the correct year: In ______, Savannakhét District of Mukdahan was ceded to France.
1893. In 1893, Savannakhét District of Mukdahan was ceded to France.
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Which place completes this sentence about Southern Thailand? The city Chaiya in ______ Province contains several ruins from Srivijaya times, and was probably a regional capital of the kingdom.
Surat Thani. The city Chaiya in Surat Thani Province contains several ruins from Srivijaya times, and was probably a regional capital of the kingdom.
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Which place completes this sentence about Rayong? Phaya Tak later became King Taksin of the Kingdom of Thonburi, after which he returned to ______, defeated the Burmese and set up a new capital in Thonburi.
Ayutthaya. Phaya Tak later became King Taksin of the Kingdom of Thonburi, after which he returned to Ayutthaya, defeated the Burmese and set up a new capital in Thonburi.
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Complete the sentence about Koh Samui with the correct year: Locals reported a large explosion around that time, which academic Paul Chambers attributed to a Japanese tanker being bombed alongside Ko Samui on 15 June ______.
1945. Locals reported a large explosion around that time, which academic Paul Chambers attributed to a Japanese tanker being bombed alongside Ko Samui on 15 June 1945.
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Complete the sentence about Vajiralongkorn with the correct year: In August ______, he attended a five-week military training course at The King's School in Sydney, Australia.
1970. In August 1970, he attended a five-week military training course at The King's School in Sydney, Australia.
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Complete the sentence about Sun bear with the correct year: H. annamiticus, described by Pierre Marie Heude in ______ from Annam, is not considered a distinct species, but is subordinated as a junior synonym to H. m. malayanus.
1901. H. annamiticus, described by Pierre Marie Heude in 1901 from Annam, is not considered a distinct species, but is subordinated as a junior synonym to H. m. malayanus.
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Complete the sentence about Bangkok National Museum with the correct year: The museum was established and opened in ______ by King Chulalongkorn to exhibit the royal collections of his father King Mongkut.
1874. The museum was established and opened in 1874 by King Chulalongkorn to exhibit the royal collections of his father King Mongkut.
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Complete the sentence about Queen Sirikit with the correct year: Once in ______, she travelled with Princess Absornsaman Devakula following King Prajadhipok's tour in Songkhla.
1933. Once in 1933, she travelled with Princess Absornsaman Devakula following King Prajadhipok's tour in Songkhla.
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Complete the sentence about Thammasat University with the correct year: In ______, the university ended its free-entry policy and became the first in Thailand to require passing national entrance examinations for admission.
1960. In 1960, the university ended its free-entry policy and became the first in Thailand to require passing national entrance examinations for admission.
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Complete the sentence about Chuan Leekpai with the correct year: Chuan was defeated in his first bid to become Democrat Party leader in ______, coming in third place after Thanat Khoman and Uthai Pimchaichon.
1979. Chuan was defeated in his first bid to become Democrat Party leader in 1979, coming in third place after Thanat Khoman and Uthai Pimchaichon.
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Complete the sentence about Chulalongkorn with the correct year: Chulalongkorn was born on 20 September ______ to King Mongkut and Queen Debsirindra.
1853. Chulalongkorn was born on 20 September 1853 to King Mongkut and Queen Debsirindra.
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Complete the sentence about Phrae with the correct year: Central Thai authority over Phrae was reestablished on 16 August ______.
1902. Central Thai authority over Phrae was reestablished on 16 August 1902.
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Complete the sentence about Mahidol University with the correct year: The university was founded as part of Siriraj Hospital in ______.
1888. The university was founded as part of Siriraj Hospital in 1888.
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Complete the sentence about Phutthayotfa Chulalok with the correct year: When he ascended to the throne in ______, he took the name Ramathibodi, just like the founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
1782. When he ascended to the throne in 1782, he took the name Ramathibodi, just like the founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
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Complete the sentence about Chang and Eng Bunker with the correct year: Hunter and American sea captain Abel Coffin departed to the United States with the twins in summer ______.
1829. Hunter and American sea captain Abel Coffin departed to the United States with the twins in summer 1829.
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Complete the sentence about Bank of Thailand with the correct year: The Bank of Thailand Act was promulgated on 28 April ______ vesting upon the Bank of Thailand the responsibility for all central banking functions.
1942. The Bank of Thailand Act was promulgated on 28 April 1942 vesting upon the Bank of Thailand the responsibility for all central banking functions.
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Complete the sentence about Bowring Treaty with the correct year: Ratifications of the Bowring Treaty were exchanged on 5 April ______ at the Siamese royal palace.
1856. Ratifications of the Bowring Treaty were exchanged on 5 April 1856 at the Siamese royal palace.
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Complete the sentence about Buakaw Banchamek with the correct year: After his time with K-1, Banchamek became the Shoot Boxing S-Cup Champion in ______.
2010. After his time with K-1, Banchamek became the Shoot Boxing S-Cup Champion in 2010.
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Complete the sentence about Phra Mae Thorani with the correct year: George Cœdès held that it was recompiled because Pali texts had become difficult to find after the fall of Ayutthaya in ______.
1767. George Cœdès held that it was recompiled because Pali texts had become difficult to find after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767.
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Complete the sentence with the correct year: In February ______, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Lt.
1943. In February 1943, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Lt.
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