Chai-Anan Samudavanija

Questions drawn from Chai-Anan Samudavanija's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.At which institution did Chai-Anan Samudavanija serve as a professor of political science?

   • A.Chulalongkorn Universitycorrect
   • B.The Royal Institute
   • C.Vajiravudh College
   • D.The Constitutional Court

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija was a professor of political science at Chulalongkorn University.

   Source: biography introduction

2. 2.Which political document did Chai-Anan Samudavanija help to draft?

   • A.The 2005 political crisis white paper
   • B.The 2006 military coup manifesto
   • C.The 1997 constitution of Thailandcorrect
   • D.The Matchima party charter

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija was one of the key drafters of the 1997 constitution of Thailand.

   Source: biography introduction

3. 3.Where did Chai-Anan Samudavanija pass away in 2018?

   • A.The Constitutional Court
   • B.Chulalongkorn University
   • C.King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospitalcorrect
   • D.Vajiravudh College

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija died at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

   Source: biography introduction

4. 4.During which political crisis was Chai-Anan Samudavanija a vocal critic of Thaksin Shinawatra?

   • A.2014–2015 crisis
   • B.2007–2008 crisis
   • C.2005–2006 crisiscorrect
   • D.1997–1998 crisis

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija was a vocal critic of Thaksin Shinawatra during the 2005–2006 political crisis.

   Source: biography introduction

5. 5.Which position did Chai-Anan Samudavanija hold at the Royal Institute?

   • A.Founding member
   • B.Presidentcorrect
   • C.Judge
   • D.Director

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija served as the president of the Royal Institute.

   Source: biography introduction

6. 6.Chai-Anan Samudavanija was associated with which individual through his work with the IEC?

   • A.Vajiravudh
   • B.Thaksin Shinawatra
   • C.Matchima
   • D.Sondhi Limthongkulcorrect

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija was associated with Sondhi Limthongkul and chaired the IEC.

   Source: biography introduction

7. 7.How old was Chai-Anan Samudavanija at the time of his death?

   • A.76
   • B.72
   • C.74correct
   • D.70

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija died at the age of 74 on 14 September 2018.

   Source: biography introduction

8. 8.Which political party did Chai-Anan Samudavanija help to found?

   • A.The Royal Institute Party
   • B.The Constitutional Reform party
   • C.The Matchima partycorrect
   • D.The IEC party

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija helped found the Matchima political party.

   Source: biography introduction

9. 9.What was the academic rank of Chai-Anan Samudavanija?

   • A.Associate Professor
   • B.Assistant Professor
   • C.Professorcorrect
   • D.Lecturer

   Chai-Anan Samudavanija held the academic rank of Professor.

   Source: Academic rank section

10. 10.Which government event did Chai-Anan Samudavanija support in 2006?

    • A.The military coupcorrect
    • B.The formation of the Matchima party
    • C.The drafting of the new constitution
    • D.The election of Thaksin Shinawatra

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija supported the 2006 military coup that overthrew the Thaksin government.

    Source: biography introduction

11. 11.Chai-Anan Samudavanija served in which judicial capacity?

    • A.Judge of the Constitutional Courtcorrect
    • B.President of the Supreme Court
    • C.Legal advisor to the Royal Institute
    • D.Director of the Military Tribunal

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija served as a judge of the Constitutional Court.

    Source: biography introduction

12. 12.What number of provincial millionaires supported Chai-Anan Samudavanija in forming his party?

    • A.40correct
    • B.20
    • C.50
    • D.30

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija gained the support of 40 provincial millionaires to help found the Matchima political party.

    Source: biography introduction

13. 13.Which institution did Chai-Anan Samudavanija serve as a director?

    • A.Vajiravudh Collegecorrect
    • B.The Royal Institute
    • C.Chulalongkorn University
    • D.The Constitutional Court

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija served as a director of Vajiravudh College.

    Source: biography introduction

14. 14.Aside from chairing the IEC, what other organization type did Chai-Anan Samudavanija lead for Sondhi Limthongkul?

    • A.Political parties
    • B.Universities
    • C.Courts
    • D.Foundationscorrect

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija was head of several of Sondhi's foundations.

    Source: biography introduction

15. 15.What is the RTGS romanization of Chai-Anan Samudavanija's name?

    • A.Chai-a-nan Samutthawanish
    • B.Chai-a-nan Samudavanija
    • C.Chai-a-nan Samutthawanitcorrect
    • D.Chai-a-nan Samut-wanit

    The RTGS romanization of Chai-Anan Samudavanija's name is Chai-a-nan Samutthawanit.

    Source: biography introduction

16. 16.On what date was Chai-Anan Samudavanija born?

    • A.14 September 2018
    • B.23 June 1944
    • C.14 February 2018
    • D.23 February 1944correct

    Chai-Anan Samudavanija was born on 23 February 1944.

    Source: biography introduction