Reading is the most important because it is the chosen instrument to acquire knowledge. Many English printed materials are available for Thai people to read while opportunities to speak, listen and write are not prevalent in their daily (Phupradid, 2003). Thearntanachock (1999) also stated that reading is vital and necessary at all levels of studying English as a foreign language, especially at university level.
Reading is an important skill for undergraduate students, because it used as a tool for studying and acquiring knowledge and information. Similarity, English reading skills are also important for students to complete their study. As Johnson (1994) pointed that the high reading ability is the advantage that helps students to succeed in their university education. To succeed in their studies, students majoring in English require higher English reading abilities than other students because they have to read in English