Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani became the ruler of Qatar once again until 1949, when he abdicated in favour of his eldest son. Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani, his eldest son, then ruled Qatar after his father's abdication. Although Sheikh Abdullah's first wife is Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, he further married a second wife named Sheikha Fatima bint Isa Al Thani, daughter of Sheikh Isa bin Thamer Al Thani, to whom he bore his third son, Sheikh Hassan bin Abdullah Al Thani. In total, Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani had three sons: Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani died on 25
Surat Thani has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification "Aw"). Temperatures are fairly stable throughout the year, although the pre-monsoon months (March–May) are somewhat hotter. There is a short dry season from January to April, followed by the wet season that lasts from May to December. The heaviest rains occur in October and November. Surat Thani is home to the Surat Thani Football Club "(nicknamed “Police Tero”, previously known as “The Roosters”)" and the Surat Thani Futsal Club "(nicknamed “The Chargers”)". Primary and secondary schools with English instruction include: Surat Thani is connected with Bangkok by the Southern Line of the