News Quiz for September
News Quiz for September
September 1st, 2007Wow, it’s September, already? 2007 is slipping by fast! Get ready for the heavy rains to start coming down with a vengeance, and, of course, for your monthly quiz to test your knowledge of current events.
After Thailand’s new constitution was affirmed by almost 58 percent, this opened the door for:
a. YouTube to come back to Thailand.
b. A new general election to take place in December.
c. Another coup (tba).
d. Smart-ass farangs to make fun of the Thai political process.
The effect of the ever-stronger baht means:
a. A 1,000 baht bill would knock out a US$20 note if the two ever stepped into the ring.
b. Backpackers will be even stingier.
c. Exports will likely slow down.
d. Now it’s only really expensive to vacation in Europe instead of ridiculously expensive.
What effect will the newly amended Foreign Business Act have?
a. Fearful foreigners, concerned with maintaining control of their business ventures in the kingdom, may transfer investments elsewhere.
b. Foreigners will be fine, as long as restaurants continue to not make their food too spicy.
c. Western toilets will be replaced with squats, changing how foreigners do their “business.”
d. Foreigners will buy new ID cards on Khao San and give themselves Thai names.
What conclusion did the Kasikorn Research Center draw about the recent recall of tainted products and faulty toys from China?
a. You should put down that fortune cookie, now!
b. The Thai toy market is expected to pick up in the second half of this year.
c. Try to limit your lead-painted mooncake intake.
d. Make sure your Chinese green tea doesn’t glow.
What was the reaction of the lead scientist from the U.S. National Space Foundation after finding a giant “hole” in the universe measuring nearly a billion light-year across?
a. “Bogus, dude!”
b. “Holy hole!”
c. “It’s surprising.”
d. “Array wa?”
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