Hezbollah, US Elections, and Artemis Accords Overview
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Which countries are included in the European Union?

  • Austria, Canada, Norway, Sweden
  • Belgium, Hungary, Denmark, Bulgaria (correct)
  • Italy, Spain, Greece, Ireland
  • France, Germany, Japan, Cyprus

    • How many countries are members of the OECD?

  • 30 countries
  • 38 countries (correct)
  • 50 countries
  • 20 countries

    • What percentage of the world's population is represented by BRICS countries?

  • 55%
  • 25%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 60%

    • Which methods can be used for dispute settlement in WTO aside from the Appellate Body?

    <p>Good Offices, Conciliation, Mediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Diego Garcia military base located?

    <p>Chagos Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many islands are estimated to be in the South China Sea?

    <p>30,000 islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which province is the Phi Ta Khon festival held?

    <p>Loei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the parent company of TikTok?

    <p>ByteDance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary religion practiced by most Ukrainians?

    <p>Orthodox Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country did the Chernobyl disaster occur in 1986?

    <p>Ukraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which war did Israel first capture Gaza?

    <p>Six-Day War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What city acts as the de facto capital of Israel?

    <p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is known as a 'startup nation'?

    <p>Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the agricultural settlements in Israel where many Thai workers are employed?

    <p>Kibbutzim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major Arab-Israeli wars have occurred?

    <p>4 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Camp David Accords in 1979 were agreements between Egypt and which other country?

    <p>Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was involved in the Oslo Accords of 1993?

    <p>PLO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states comprises Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania?

    <p>Baltic States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the new leader of Hezbollah?

    <p>Naim Qassem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electoral votes does the United States President's Electoral College have in total?

    <p>538 votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has the most electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election?

    <p>California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what date is the next U.S. President slated to take office?

    <p>January 20, 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Artemis Accords primarily govern?

    <p>Space exploration and usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CMIM stand for in the context of ASEAN cooperation?

    <p>Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Arab country is investing in Data Centers?

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    What are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement?

    <p>Each country sets targets for reducing emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

    <p>Limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region does Latin America encompass?

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    มาตรการใดที่ไม่ถือเป็นการบังคับทางเศรษฐกิจ?

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    สิ่งที่เรียกว่า ‘Extreme Weather Events’ ประกอบด้วยอะไรบ้าง?

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    ประเทศใดที่ไทยจะเชิญพระบรมสารีริกธาตุ (พระเขี้ยวแก้ว) มาจาก?

    <p>จีน</p> Signup and view all the answers

    เลขาธิการ OECD คนปัจจุบันชื่อว่าอะไร?

    <p>Mathias Cormann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    การจำกัดเวลาในการใช้สิทธิ Veto ของสมาชิกประจำทำไมถึงมีการเสนอ?

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    การใช้วิธีใดในการควบคุมเศรษฐกิจที่มีการเสนอ?

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    ปีไหนที่จะเป็นปีครบรอบ 50 ปีการสถาปนาความสัมพันธ์ไทย - จีน?

    <p>2568</p> Signup and view all the answers

    หนึ่งในเหตุการณ์สภาพอากาศสุดขีดที่กล่าวถึงคืออะไร?

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    นวนิยายรางวัลซีไรต์ ปี 2567 ชื่อว่าอะไร

    <p>กี่บาด</p> Signup and view all the answers

    พ่อขุนรามคำแหง เป็นกษัตริย์องค์ที่เท่าไรของสมัยสุโขทัย

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    พระมหาธรรมราชาที่ 1 มีชื่ออื่นว่าอะไร

    <p>ลือไทย</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ลิลิตโองการแช่งน้ำ เป็นวรรณคดีในสมัยใด

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    มหาชาติคำหลวงเป็นวรรณกรรมในสมัยใด

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    มหาขันที นายพลเรือเจิ้ง เหอ เป็นนักสำรวจทางทะเลของราชวงศ์ใด

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    บริษัทฮอลันดาที่มาค้าขายกับอยุธยามีชื่อว่าอะไร

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    โกษาปาน มีราชทินนามว่าอะไร

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    โปรตุเกส เป็นฝรั่งชาติแรกที่มาติดต่ออยุธยาในช่วงต้นศตวรรษที่ 16 ในรัชกาลใด

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    งานเขียนพงศาวดารกรุงศรีอยุธยาฉบับวันวลิต เขียนโดยผู้ใด

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    ยุทธศาสตร์ Smart Nation 2.0 เป็นของประเทศใดในอาเซียน

    <p>สิงคโปร์</p> Signup and view all the answers

    โครงการเชื่อมโยงทางคมนาคมที่สำคัญระหว่างมาเลเซีย กับสิงคโปร์ในขณะนี้ชื่อว่าอะไร

    <p>Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ปัจจุบัน ประเทศไทยมี FTA กับประเทศใดในอเมริกาใต้

    <p>ชิลี</p> Signup and view all the answers

    วันวลิต ผู้นั้นเป็นคนชาติใด

    <p>ฮอลันดา</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ตราบัวแก้ว เป็นตราของหน่วยงานใดในสมัยรัชกาลที่ 1?

    <p>กรมพระคลัง</p> Signup and view all the answers

    อิเหนาเป็นบทละครในสมัยรัชกาลใด?

    <p>รัชกาลที่ 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    สนธิสัญญาเบาว์ริง ลงนามเมื่อวันที่เท่าใด?

    <p>18 เมษายน 2398</p> Signup and view all the answers

    พระนามแฝงของรัชกาลที่ 6 มีอะไรบ้าง?

    <p>ทั้งหมดข้างต้น</p> Signup and view all the answers

    หน่วยงานของ UN ที่ถวายรางวัล Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award แด่รัชกาลที่ 9 คืออะไร?

    <p>UNDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    คนไทยคนแรกที่ UNESCO ยกย่องให้เป็นบุคคลสำคัญของโลกคือใคร?

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    ก๊าซเรือนกระจกที่สำคัญมีอะไรบ้าง?

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    คณะธรรมยุติกนิกาย ตั้งอยู่ที่วัดใดในสมัยรัชกาลที่ 3?

    <p>วัดบวรนิเวศฯ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    First Island Chain ประกอบไปด้วยพื้นที่จากที่ใดถึงที่ใด?

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    กลุ่ม BRICS ก่อตั้งขึ้นเพื่อนำเสนออะไรเป็นหลัก?

    <p>สร้าง Multipolar world order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ประเทศในอเมริกาใต้ที่มีสถานะเป็นสมาชิก OECD คือประเทศใด?

    <p>ชิลี</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ประเทศใดบ้างที่ถูกจัดว่าเป็น 'Connector Countries' ระหว่างจีนกับสหรัฐฯ?

    <p>เวียดนาม และอินโดนีเซีย</p> Signup and view all the answers

    คอคอดกระ ตั้งอยู่ที่ไหน?

    <p>ชุมพร-ระนอง</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ทุเรียน บางนรา เป็นสินค้า GI ของจังหวัดไหน?

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    ลองกองตันหยงมัส เป็นสินค้า GI ของจังหวัดไหน?

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    ขบวนการ FRETILIN ในอดีตเป็นขบวนการกู้ชาติในดินแดนไหน?

    <p>ติมอร์ตะวันออก</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ขบวนการ MNLF และ MILF เป็นขบวนการกู้ชาติในดินแดนไหน?

    <p>มินดาเนา ในฟิลิปปินส์</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ข้อริเริ่ม Global Initiative ของ Xi Jinping ประกอบด้วยอะไร?

    <p>Global Security Initiative (GSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ประเทศสมาชิก BIMSTEC มีประเทศอะไรบ้าง?

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    โครงการ Blue Dot Network เป็นการริเริ่มของประเทศใด?

    <p>ออสเตรเลีย</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ประเทศสมาชิก ACMECS มีประเทศอะไรบ้าง?

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    สถาบันจัดอันดับความน่าเชื่อถือที่สำคัญของโลก 3 แห่ง ได้แก่ แห่งใดบ้าง

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    องค์กรที่จัดดัชนีการรับรู้การทุจริต (CPI) คือองค์กรไหน

    <p>Transparency International</p> Signup and view all the answers

    เมืองหลวงของรัฐสุลต่านโอมาน คือเมืองใด

    <p>Muscat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ผู้แทนพิเศษของสหประชาชาติด้านเมียนมาชื่อว่าอะไร

    <p>Julie Bishop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    สนธิสัญญาที่นำไปสู่การก่อตั้ง League of Nations คือสนธิสัญญาใด

    <p>Treaty of Versailles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    อดีตนายกรัฐมนตรีมาเลเซียที่ถูกกล่าวหาในกรณีทุจริตกองทุนพัฒนามาเลเซียชื่อว่าอะไร

    <p>Najib Razak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) เป็นสำนักข่าวของประเทศใด

    <p>เกาหลีเหนือ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Line of Actual Control (LAC) เกี่ยวข้องกับเส้นแดนระหว่างประเทศใด

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    PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) คืออะไร?

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    ภาษีตอบโต้การอุดหนุน (Countervailing Duty) มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่ออะไร?

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    ภาษีตอบโต้การทุ่มตลาด (Anti-dumping duty) ใช้กับสินค้าชนิดใด?

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    การอุดหนุน (Subsidies) เป็นการช่วยเหลือในรูปแบบใด?

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    ภาษีตอบโต้การอุดหนุนและการทุ่มตลาดมีจุดประสงค์หลักเหมือนกันอย่างไร?

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    แนวทางการอุดหนุนที่รัฐบาลสามารถดำเนินการประกอบด้วยอะไร?

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    สินค้าชนิดใดที่มักถูกเก็บภาษีตอบโต้การทุ่มตลาด?

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    การใช้ภาษีตอบโต้จะส่งผลอย่างไรต่อการค้า?

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    Study Notes

    Hezbollah Leadership

    • Naim Qassem is the current head of Hezbollah.

    US Election

    • There are 538 Electoral College votes in the US presidential election.
    • 50 states plus 1 district (Washington D.C.) constitute the Electoral College.
    • California has the highest number of Electoral College votes with 54 votes.
    • The next US president will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.

    Artemis Accords

    • The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA and the US Department of State.
    • The accords are designed to guide and regulate space exploration cooperation in the 21st Century.
    • The Accords aim to establish a framework for the responsible and sustainable exploration of the moon and beyond.

    Financial Cooperation

    • The Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM) is a financial cooperation mechanism.
    • The CMIM aims to address short-term liquidity issues and balance of payment problems in ASEAN+3 countries.
    • It acts as a supplement to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in providing financial relief.

    Investment in Data Centers

    • The UAE is investing in the development of data centers.

    ACD (Asia Cooperation Dialogue)

    • Thailand will host the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in 2025.

    Paris Agreement

    • The Paris Agreement is a global climate agreement with the primary goal of limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
    • Efforts are also being made to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
    • The Paris Agreement promotes climate change adaptation, enhances resilience, and minimizes vulnerability.
    • The agreement emphasizes facilitating financial flows consistent with low-emission and climate-resilient development.
    • Each country within the Paris Agreement sets its own Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.

    Latin America

    • Latin America encompasses South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean islands.

    The Amazon Rainforest

    • The Amazon rainforest, also referred to as "The Lungs of the Planet," is a significant ecosystem with the largest forest on Earth.

    South Asia

    • South Asia consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

    Ukraine

    • The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov are located in the south of Ukraine.
    • The majority of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians.
    • The Chernobyl disaster occurred in Ukraine in 1986.

    The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    • The first Israeli occupation of Gaza occurred following the 1967 Six-Day War.
    • Jerusalem is the capital of Israel as declared by the Israeli government.
    • The majority of countries consider Tel Aviv to be the capital of Israel.
    • Israel is often referred to as the "startup nation".
    • Kibbutzim are agricultural settlements in Israel where many Thai workers are employed.
    • There have been four major Arab-Israeli conflicts:
      • 1948 Arab-Israeli War (The War of Independence)
      • 1956 Suez War (Tripartite Aggression)
      • 1967 Six-Day War
      • 1973 Yom Kippur War (Ramadan War/October War)

    Peace Accords

    • The Camp David Accords (1979) was a peace agreement signed between Egypt and Israel.
    • The Oslo Accords (1993) was a framework for peace negotiations signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
    • The Abraham Accords (2020) facilitated the normalization of diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.

    Russia

    • The vast majority of Russians adhere to the Orthodox Christian faith.

    The Baltic States

    • The Baltic States include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
    • Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania.

    Indonesia

    • Indonesia has a population of approximately 270 million.

    Western Sahara

    • The Polisario Front, a Sahrawi nationalist movement, operates in Western Sahara, a disputed territory on the border between Morocco and Mauritania.

    Western Thrace

    • Western Thrace is located in the northeastern part of Greece. It is a contested region between Greece and Turkey.

    The Tigray Conflict

    • The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) is in conflict with the Ethiopian government.

    The Sudanese Conflict

    • The current conflict in Sudan is between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).

    Haiti

    • Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti. Haiti faces significant challenges:
      • Gang violence has taken control of much of the country, making daily life dangerous for ordinary Haitians.
      • Political instability is rampant, stemming from the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.

    European Union (EU)

    • The EU comprises 27 member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

    OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development)

    • The OECD has 38 member countries.

    BRICS

    • The BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) accounts for approximately 40% of the world's population.

    WTO (World Trade Organization)

    • In the event of a dispute resolution being unresolved within the WTO's Appellate Body, alternative methods include:
      • Good Offices: Providing a neutral platform for communication between parties.
      • Conciliation: Seeking a mutually agreed solution through focused discussions facilitated by a third party.
      • Mediation: Assisting parties in finding a compromise by offering suggestions and proposals.

    Diego Garcia

    • The Diego Garcia base is a US military base located on the islands of the Chagos Archipelago.

    The South China Sea

    • There are approximately 30,000 islands in the South China Sea.

    Thailand

    • The Phi Ta Khon festival is held in Loei Province.
    • Sangkha Yod rice is a Geographical Indication (GI) product from Phatthalung Province.

    Israel and the UNRWA

    • The Israeli Knesset approved a law banning the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating within Israel. This occurred on October 28, 2024.

    Laos

    • Thongloun Sisoulith is the General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

    TikTok

    • ByteDance is the parent company of TikTok.

    Thailand Tourism

    • The top 5 tourist arrivals in Thailand as of October 27, 2024 are:
      • Chinese (5.66 million visitors)
      • Malaysian (4.06 million)
      • Indian (1.68 million)
      • South Korean (1.51 million)
      • Russian (1.27 million)

    World War I Alliances

    • The Triple Alliance was a military alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy prior to WWI.
    • The Triple Entente was a military alliance consisting of France, Russia, and Great Britain before WWI, and was a counter to the Triple Alliance.

    Literature and Culture

    • 2024 SEAMEO Award for Novel: Gee Baht, written by Prasit Sakdi Padmarit
    • King Ramkhamhaeng the Great: Third king of the Sukhothai Dynasty, succeeding King Sri Indrathit and King Ban Muang.
    • Sukhothai Dynasty: Had a total of 9 kings.
    • King Dharma Raja I: Also known as Lü Thai or Li Thai.
    • Lilit Ongkaan Chaeng Nam: A literary work from Ayutthaya Period, written during the reign of King U Thong (Rama Thibodi I).
    • Maachat Kaamlhuang: A literary work from the era of King Trailokkanat.
    • Zheng He: A Ming dynasty admiral and explorer.
    • Juan Vlaet: A Dutch ambassador to Thailand in the 17th century, who wrote Chronology of Ayutthaya.
    • Minister of the Interior and Minister of Defense: Positions established during the reign of King Trailokkanat.
    • "Chatusadham": A system of government administration including Vien, Wang, Klang, and Na. Established during the reign of King Trailokkanat.
    • Feudal System: First implemented during the reign of King Trailokkanat.

    Foreign Relations and History

    • Portuguese as the First Europeans in Ayutthaya: Arrived in the early 16th century, led by Afonso de Albuquerque, during the reign of King Rama Thibodi II (in 1511).
    • "May Yu Wa" (Sri Sudachan): A concubine of Ayutthaya's King Chaiyachet.
    • Dutch East India Company: A Dutch trading company that had business dealings with Ayutthaya.
    • Chevalier de Chaumont: A French figure who persuaded King Narai the Great to convert to Christianity.
    • "Kosa Pan" (Phra Wisutthasunthon): A prominent official during the reign of King Narai the Great.
    • Brunei: Located on the island of Borneo.
    • Smart Nation 2.0 Strategy: A national development plan for Singapore.
    • Thai Embassies in Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique
    • Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with South American Countries: Chile and Peru.
    • Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link: A major transportation infrastructure project connecting Malaysia and Singapore.

    Current Events and International Issues

    • UN Security Council (UNSC) Reforms:

      • Expansion of permanent membership: Proposals to include India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan.
      • Limiting veto power: Proposals to restrict or abolish the veto power of the five permanent members (US, UK, France, Russia, China).
      • Increased African representation: Proposal for two permanent seats with veto power for African nations.

    • Extreme Weather Events:

      • Heatwaves
      • Cold waves
      • Heavy rainfall and floods
      • Droughts
      • Tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons)
      • Tornadoes
      • Wildfires
      • Winter storms and blizzards

    • Economic Coercion:

      • Trade restrictions
      • Investment restrictions
      • Financial sanctions
      • Tourism restrictions
      • Aid suspension

    Other Points

    • Temporary Placing of the Buddha's Tooth Relic in Thailand: Coming from Ling Guang Temple in Beijing, China.
    • 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations: Occurs in 2025.
    • Current OECD Secretary General: Mathias Cormann, an Australian national.

    Thailand's History and Administration

    • ตราบัวแก้ว (Lotus Bud Seal): The crest of the Ministry of Finance during the reign of King Rama I.
    • ตราคชสีห์ (Lion Seal): The crest of the Minister of Defense during the reign of King Rama I.
    • อิเหนา: A play written during the reign of King Rama II.
    • วัดบวรนิเวศฯ: The temple where the Dhammayutti Nikaya sect was founded during the reign of King Rama III.
    • The Bowring Treaty: Signed on April 18, 1855 (Reign of King Rama IV).
    • R.S. 112: Equivalent to B.E. 2436 (Reign of King Rama V).
    • King Rama VI: **Known by pen names including นายแก้วนายขวัญ, อัศวพาหุ, รามกิตติ, ศรีอยุทธยา.
    • UNDP: The UN agency that awarded King Rama IX the Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award.
    • Prince Damrong Rajanubhab: The first Thai person recognized as a "person of significance" by UNESCO.
    • Phraya Sri Sุนทรโวหาร (Noi Ajarayangkur): Author of the book, "มูลบทบรรพกิจ วาหนิติ์นิกร อักษรประโยค" (Meaning of the Origins of Activities, The Law of the Court, and the Literary Prose).

    Environment & Climate Change

    • The Major Greenhouse Gases: Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).

    International Relations and Agreements

    • Operation Clear Sky: A joint operation between Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
    • The Major Credit Rating Agencies: S&P Global Ratings (S&P), Moody's Investors Service (Moody's), and Fitch Ratings (Fitch). All three are based in the United States.
    • Transparency International: The organization that compiles the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). They are headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
    • Muscat: The capital of the Sultanate of Oman.
    • Julie Bishop: The UN Special Representative for Myanmar.
    • The Treaty of Versailles (1919): The treaty that led to the formation of the League of Nations.
    • Najib Razak: The former Prime Minister of Malaysia who was accused of corruption related to the 1MDB fund.
    • Korean Central News Agency (KCNA): The news agency of North Korea.
    • The Line of Actual Control (LAC): The de facto border between China and India.

    Global Economics and Trade

    • IMF Forecast: The IMF projected that the global GDP will grow by 3.2% in 2024.
    • EU Anti-dumping Duty: The EU Commission voted to impose a countervailing duty of up to 45% on electric vehicles imported from China.
    • The Global Initiative by Xi Jinping: Consists of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI).
    • The BIMSTEC: A regional organization comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Its headquarters is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    • The ACMECS: A regional organization comprising Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The temporary secretariat is located in Thailand.
    • Blue Dot Network: A global infrastructure development and standardization project initiated by the U.S., Australia, and Japan.
    • First Island Chain: An area stretching from Japan's Kuril Islands to the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It includes the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, the northern Philippines, and Borneo.
    • Grain Exchange: A project initiated by the BRICS group.
    • The Objectives of BRICS: To create multipolar world order, promote South-South cooperation, and reform global governance, including the UN, IMF, World Bank, and WTO.
    • OECD Members from South America: Chile and Colombia.
    • "Connector Countries": Countries that serve as economic connectors between China and the U.S., including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Mexico.

    Thailand's Geography and Infrastructure

    • The Kra Isthmus: Located in the Chumphon and Ranong provinces of Thailand.
    • The Landbridge Project: Connects the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea through the Kra Isthmus.

    International Conferences and Environment

    • COP16 (2024): The UN Biodiversity Conference, held in Colombia. The conference focuses on biodiversity conservation.
    • PPP: Purchasing Power Parity, a method of comparing currencies and economic productivity between countries, taking into account the cost of goods and services.

    Global Trade Measures

    • Countervailing Duty (CVD): A tax levied by importing countries on goods that have received government subsidies from the exporting country to offset unfair subsidies.
    • Anti-dumping Duty (AD): A tax imposed by importing countries on goods that are imported at a lower price than their normal price in the exporting country or lower than the production cost. This measure aims to protect domestic industries from being harmed by foreign imports.
    • Subsidies: Government assistance provided to individuals, businesses, or industries. They can be in the form of direct financial aid, tax breaks, low-interest loans, etc.

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