MCQs on Prime Ministers of Thailand

  1. Who was the first Prime Minister of Thailand after the country became a constitutional monarchy?
    A. Phraya Manopakorn Nititada
    B. Pridi Banomyong
    C. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    D. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
  2. Which Prime Minister of Thailand is known for establishing the first modern constitution in 1932?
    A. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    B. Phraya Manopakorn Nititada
    C. Pridi Banomyong
    D. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
  3. Who served as Prime Minister of Thailand during World War II and was known for his pro-Japanese policies?
    A. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    B. Phraya Manopakorn Nititada
    C. Pridi Banomyong
    D. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
  4. Which Prime Minister of Thailand led the country through the post-war period and pursued a policy of modernization?
    A. Pridi Banomyong
    B. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    C. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  5. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1958 to 1973 and was known for his military rule?
    A. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
    B. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    C. Chuan Leekpai
    D. Thaksin Shinawatra
  6. Which Prime Minister of Thailand is known for implementing the “democratic transition” and drafting a new constitution in 1997?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Chavalit Yongchaiyudh
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Abhisit Vejjajiva
  7. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, known for his populist policies and economic reforms?
    A. Chavalit Yongchaiyudh
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  8. Which Prime Minister of Thailand was removed from office by a military coup in 2006?
    A. Thaksin Shinawatra
    B. Samak Sundaravej
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  9. Who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand after the 2006 coup and was known for his leadership during the 2008 political crisis?
    A. Samak Sundaravej
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  10. Which Prime Minister of Thailand took office in 2008 following the resignation of Samak Sundaravej?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Yingluck Shinawatra
  11. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2011 to 2014, known for her focus on economic development and social welfare?
    A. Yingluck Shinawatra
    B. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    C. Samak Sundaravej
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  12. Which Prime Minister of Thailand faced widespread protests and was ultimately removed from office in 2014?
    A. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    B. Yingluck Shinawatra
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  13. Who became the Prime Minister of Thailand following the 2014 military coup?
    A. Yingluck Shinawatra
    B. Prayuth Chan-o-cha
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  14. Which Prime Minister of Thailand served as the head of the government from 2014 to 2019?
    A. Prayuth Chan-o-cha
    B. Yingluck Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Thaksin Shinawatra
  15. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2019 to 2023?
    A. Thaksin Shinawatra
    B. Yingluck Shinawatra
    C. Prayuth Chan-o-cha
    D. Abhisit Vejjajiva
  16. Which Prime Minister of Thailand is known for his background as a former army general and leader of the 2014 coup?
    A. Yingluck Shinawatra
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Prayuth Chan-o-cha
    D. Abhisit Vejjajiva
  17. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand during the 2008–2010 political unrest and protests?
    A. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    B. Samak Sundaravej
    C. Yingluck Shinawatra
    D. Thaksin Shinawatra
  18. Which Prime Minister of Thailand led the country through the 1997 Asian financial crisis?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  19. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand when the 2006 coup took place?
    A. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Chuan Leekpai
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  20. Which Prime Minister of Thailand is known for his economic and social reforms, including the “Village Fund” program?
    A. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Samak Sundaravej
    D. Yingluck Shinawatra
  21. Who became the Prime Minister of Thailand in the early 2000s and implemented policies focused on healthcare and rural development?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  22. Which Prime Minister of Thailand was known for his efforts to reduce poverty and improve the education system?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Yingluck Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Thaksin Shinawatra
  23. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand before Prayuth Chan-o-cha?
    A. Yingluck Shinawatra
    B. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  24. Which Prime Minister of Thailand led the government during the implementation of the 2007 constitution?
    A. Thaksin Shinawatra
    B. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    C. Samak Sundaravej
    D. Yingluck Shinawatra
  25. Who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1988 to 1991 and was known for his role in the economic liberalization?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Yingluck Shinawatra
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  26. Which Prime Minister of Thailand is known for his efforts in dealing with the political and economic challenges of the 1990s?
    A. Samak Sundaravej
    B. Chuan Leekpai
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Abhisit Vejjajiva
  27. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand during the 2010 Red Shirt protests?
    A. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    B. Yingluck Shinawatra
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Samak Sundaravej
  28. Which Prime Minister of Thailand’s administration was characterized by significant economic development and growth?
    A. Yingluck Shinawatra
    B. Thaksin Shinawatra
    C. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    D. Chuan Leekpai
  29. Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1973 to 1976 and played a key role in the transition to democracy?
    A. Kukrit Pramoj
    B. Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat
    C. Plaek Phibunsongkhram
    D. Pridi Banomyong
  30. Which Prime Minister of Thailand was known for his role in the 1992 pro-democracy movement and subsequent reforms?
    A. Chuan Leekpai
    B. General Suchinda Kraprayoon
    C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    D. Samak Sundaravej

 

Prime Minister Term(s) in Office Key Contributions/Events
Phraya Manopakorn Nititada 1932–1933 First Prime Minister after the 1932 revolution; drafted the 1932 constitution.
Plaek Phibunsongkhram 1938–1944, 1948–1957 Known for his pro-Japanese policies during WWII and modernization efforts.
Pridi Banomyong 1946–1947 Played a key role in the 1932 revolution; served briefly as Prime Minister.
Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat 1957–1963 Established military rule and emphasized economic modernization.
Thanom Kittikachorn 1963–1973 Oversaw economic growth and faced increasing political unrest.
Kukrit Pramoj 1973–1976 Known for his role in the transition to democracy and economic development.
Chuan Leekpai 1997–2001 Implemented economic reforms and played a role in the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Thaksin Shinawatra 2001–2006 Known for his populist policies and significant economic reforms.
Samak Sundaravej 2008–2009 Focused on addressing economic issues and was later removed by the Constitutional Court.
Abhisit Vejjajiva 2008–2011 Led during the 2010 political unrest and focused on economic stabilization.
Yingluck Shinawatra 2011–2014 Focused on economic development and social welfare; removed by a military coup.
Prayuth Chan-o-cha 2014–2023 Took office following a military coup; emphasized infrastructure development and economic growth.

Leave a Comment