Bing Homepage Quiz (04-13-2025)

Question 1: Today’s image features Wat Tang Sai in Ban Krut. Where are we?

A Thailand
B Indonesia
C Vietnam

Wat Tang Sai is a temple built in 1996 to honor King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 50th year on the throne. It sits atop Thong Chai Mountain in Ban Krut. Designed in a traditional Thai architectural style, the temple complex features golden rooftops, intricate carvings, and a grand multi-tiered structure. It serves as both a place of worship and a viewpoint overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, offering a peaceful space where visitors come to pray, offer food and clothes to monks, and enjoy the sea breeze.

Correct Answer: Thailand

Question 2: What is the main symbolic meaning of Songkran?

A Celebrating harvest
B Welcoming the rainy season
C Cleansing and renewal

Thailand turns into a giant splash zone for Songkran, the country’s traditional New Year. What started as a gentle water-pouring ritual to show respect and wash away bad luck has transformed into full-blown street water fights. People visit temples, pour water over Buddha statues, and celebrate with family—then grab buckets and water guns for the fun. Whether you’re making merit or getting drenched, Songkran is all about starting fresh—one splash at a time.

Correct Answer: Cleansing and renewal

Question 3: What is the traditional Thai dress called?

A Kimono
B Chut Thai
C Áo dài

Chut Thai is Thailand’s traditional attire, worn for formal events, ceremonies, and cultural celebrations. Its styles date back centuries, influenced by royal fashion and regional designs. Women’s outfits range from the elegant Chakkri, with a silk wrap skirt and shawl, to the simpler Ruean Ton for casual wear. Men typically wear a Raj pattern suit with a high-collared shirt. Once reserved for the elite, Chut Thai is now a symbol of national pride, blending history with modern-day tradition.

Correct Answer: Chut Thai

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