Country Crossword: Thailand

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  1. 2. Conflict between the reformist and conservative segments of the Thai court in 1874.
  2. 4. National park known for its elephants.
  3. 8. While they predominantly serve as tourist attractions today, these boat-filled bazaars are still common as meeting spaces in Thailand.
  4. 9. Former home of Thailand's monarchs and current home of the Emerald Buddha.
  5. 10. Hill known for ruins from the Khmer Empire.
  6. 11. Island chain home to sea turtles, whale sharks, coral reefs, and other marine life.
  7. 12. Popular beach surrounded by limestone cliffs.
  8. 16. King who attempted to curry favor with Western powers, especially Britain.
  9. 20. Towering island also known as "James Bond Island."
  10. 22. First European power to contact Thailand.
  11. 25. Last absolute monarch of Thailand, forced to accept a constitution in 1932.
  12. 28. King credited with creating the Thai alphabet.
  13. 30. Local nickname for the capital.
  14. 31. Only king of the Thonburi Kingdom
  15. 32. Attack on Thailand by Anouvong of Vientiane, who believed that the British wished to invade all of Southeast Asia (not far off).
  16. 36. Noodle dish made with shrimp, scrambled egg, and peanuts, among others.
  17. 37. Largest market in Thailand and the largest weekend market in the world.
  18. 39. First Thai-centered kingdom after the fall of the Khmer Empire.
  19. 40. War where Burma sacked Ayutthaya and rendered it a vassal state until 1584.
  20. 42. National epic of Thailand that is descended from a very similar Indian epic.
  21. 43. Dish native to Laos and Northern Thailand that features thinly sliced pork drizzled with sour and spicy sauces.
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  1. 1. Composed by Sunthorn Phu, this epic follows a prince kidnapped by a sea ogress.
  2. 3. American businessman who is said to have revitalized the Thai silk industry before mysteriously disappearing.
  3. 5. Martial art known for elbows, knee strikes, and brutality.
  4. 6. This country would invade Thailand two hours before its attack on Pearl Harbor.
  5. 7. University where students were attacked by police and far-right protesters in 1976.
  6. 10. Leader of a military junta that sought to curtail all criticism of the Thai government; ruled until 2023.
  7. 13. Largest city in northern Thailand.
  8. 14. Type of hot and sour soup popular in Thailand.
  9. 15. Archipelago used as the setting for the 2000 film "The Beach."
  10. 17. Prime minister who sought to improve the quality of life of the rural poor; however, he was ousted following a false charge of conspiracy to oust the king.
  11. 18. The Temple of the Dawn.
  12. 19. King who slew his older brother in battle to take the Ayutthayan Throne after the death of their father.
  13. 21. 2017 heist movie based on a real-life SAT cheating scandal; it's one of Thailand's highest grossing movies.
  14. 23. Capital of Thailand
  15. 24. King credited with attempting to forge a national Thai identity (he also founded the nation's first university.)
  16. 26. Colorful dish originating in central Thailand.
  17. 27. King known for centralizing the Siamese government and abolishing slavery in Thailand.
  18. 29. Kingdom in what is now Thailand that existed from 1350-1767.
  19. 33. First of the Chakri dynasty.
  20. 34. Thai kingdom that existed from 1782 to 1932; a famous breed of cats is named after it.
  21. 35. In WWII, this was ordered to transport troops from Yangon to Bangkok.
  22. 36. Legendary figure who allegedly led the rebellion against the Khmer Empire.
  23. 38. National park home to limestone mountains and a rainforest older than the Amazon.
  24. 41. Five-tiered waterfall said to resemble an elephant's head.