Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, (1922 – 25 November 1977) (), also known as Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani for short, was the Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1960 to 1972. Qatar's financial status witnessed significant improvements during his reign as a result of the enrichment and discovery of several new oil fields. Qatar also gained its independence as a sovereign state in September 1971 under his rule. He was deposed in February 1972 by his cousin, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. Sheikh Ahmad was born
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