Current Economic Trends

Question 1

What has been the biggest company in the world in terms of annual sales over the last 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Wal-Mart

Question 2

According to Forbes magazine, who is the world's richest person?

Accepted Answer

Bill Gates

Question 3

Which of the following is the closest to the interest rate of a savings account in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

0.5%

Question 4

Which country does NOT call it's currency the dollar?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia

Question 5

According to Forbes magazine, who is Thailand's richest person?

Accepted Answer

Dhanin Chearavanont

Question 6

Which of these countries had the lowest GDP last year?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 7

TEST QUESTION: Who was recently elected the new president of France?

Accepted Answer

Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron

Question 8

What is Thailand's largest port in terms of cargo volume?

Accepted Answer

Laem Chabang

Question 9

Which organization was previously known as the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT)?

Accepted Answer

WTO

Question 10

In general, Thai exporters want the baht to _____________ in value.

Accepted Answer

depreciate

Question 11

A Thai company's product appears on the team shirt of ______________.

Accepted Answer

Leicester City, Everton

Question 12

Which car company is the market leader in the pick-up truck market segment in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Toyota

Question 13

Which of the world's stock markets is associated with the Straits Times?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Question 14

Which of the following is the closest to Thailand's inflation rate?

Accepted Answer

0.01%

Question 15

What is the world's third largest economy?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 16

What is the unit of currency in Italy called?

Accepted Answer

Euro

Question 17

Thailand has a trade ____________ with Japan.

Accepted Answer

deficit

Question 18

Which Thai company is the single biggest foreign investor in China?

Accepted Answer

CP Group

Question 19

Which product type is Thailand's biggest earner in terms of exports?

Accepted Answer

electronic components

Question 20

Which cola brand has the largest market share in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Pepsi

Question 21

Which of these companies is not a foreign owned multinational company?

Accepted Answer

Black Canyon

Question 22

Which position requires a strong background in accounting?

Accepted Answer

CFO

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