Section 2: Reading Comprehension (5 points)
Direction: answer the question in a full sentence
King Rama V fonded of visiting places ever since he was enthroned. He travelled to various cities, except for remote cities, as the transportation during his reign was inconvenient, time consuming, and quite problematic for others, which was why he was awaiting. He liked to travel alone to observe the citizens; this is called “Praphat Ton”. Furthermore, he visited foreign countries from time to time, such as in India or Java. He visited Europe twice to establish firm connection with foreign countries, especially the superpowers, such as Russia, Germany, and France.
You should be able to identify: the title, the main idea, the meaning of Praphat Ton, the purpose of visiting Europe, and the factor leading to King Rama V’s initiatives to establish a firm connection with other countries
Section 3 Long Answer (10 points)
Direction: choose one question and answer the question in a form of bullet points, visuals, mind mapping, or essay.
1. Explain the political systems during Early Rattanakosin
2. Explain the political systems during the Age of Modernization
3. Explain the political systems in Contemporary Thailand