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Stray Dogs (31/05/2008 05:47:45)
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Author: Eric Bahrt.
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Dear Editor: As a follow-up to some letters I've written to various newspapers about stray dogs, I'd like to share with the readers the following statistics: "helping to get even one dog spayed can prevent 67,000 puppies from being born in six years, and spaying just one female cat can prevent 420,000 kittens from being born in seven years"(Animal Times, Spring, 2008). It would be an understatement to say that breeders are a plague on society and they are the root cause of this terrible problem.
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Nobody Cares (31/05/2008 05:47:16)
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Author: Mahalo Nui Loa.
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Aloha Editor, I know that this will never go to print, I just needed to vent my anger. When you give of yourself to help save the children and wildlife and most just sit on their fat back sides, from time to time it is not an option to be silent! Nobody cares! Too concerned with themselves or the baht! Nobody cares! Now and again there are young and old Thai people that assist me on the beach in doing some Tam Boon, (Waster-Sizing). Bending at the waist to pick up the waste and getting rid of both. It is not their garbage, but they care and want to help. In all of my 5 plus years at Jomtien Beach, I can't remember one farang reaching out. It seems like they are so hung up on their personal trips that they couldn’t care less about where they are at, or the conditions of their surroundings. I'm also sure there are some farangs out there that do care and reach out. I just haven't seen one of late, like the Humpback Whale an endangered spices, I find that many times I'm ashamed to be a farang; as most are selfish, hung up on their own happiness and the hell with the rest of the world. The way I was raised was when you go some where to holiday, play or whatever, that you clean the area first and clean it again when you leave. Nobody is doing their part and that's one of the reasons we are all going to hell in a ham basket! We all reap what we sow. "The life of the people is in the HEART and LAND". May Buddha and God have mercy on our lazy asses! I see why most farangs are fat, wasted of skin. Shame on most of you girlie boys! Run with Dog, Dance with Shark, Dodge Jellyfish, Soar with Eagle. Koto keeper of the ocean. Mahalo Nui Loa.
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All Change (31/05/2008 05:46:37)
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Author: Fr. Allan
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The S. Michael and All Angels' congregation and that of S. George's, Pattaya found themselves celebrating their last services at the Redemptorist Center Chapel on Sunday May 25th. Since their establishment they have been fortunate to share facilities at the beautiful Chapel in the grounds of the Redemptorist Center off Sukhumvit Road. Unfortunately since the R. C. Diocese reclaimed the land further down the road where the Fr. Ray Orphanage and the Deaf School are, The Redemptorist Center and the Fr. Ray Foundation have had to double-up in their facilities at the Redemptorist Center. More recently the Diocese has placed Diocesan Clergy to run S. Nicholaus Church instead of the Redemptorist Fathers, so the Redemptorist Center now needs the facilities at the Chapel for their extended Conference Center and retreat activities provided by the Redemptorists. Though sad to be leaving such a wonderful worship center the congregations look to the future and establishing their bases elsewhere in Jomtien and Pattaya. If anyone has any facility that could be used for a Church base for Anglican (Church of England) worship please contact Fr. Allan on 87 127 0527 or Fr. Theo on 087 133 1601. --
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Goodbye Pattaya! (23/05/2008 08:06:08)
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Author: Palmer. England.
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As a past, regular visitor to Pattaya I feel that I must explain my actions not to return. I am tired of my hotel having either dirty or no water at all (experienced I believe by many establishments), unreliable (cable) television reception, intermittent electrical supply, poor sewage, dirty and badly maintained streets, almost zero street lighting, double pricing and general apathy. Baht buses are a ride from hell, dirty beaches, dirty sea, a very high crime rate brought about I suggest by the restrictions imposed on the entertainment industry causing a lack of income for all and unrealistic visa conditions and charges (I've yet to meet a foreigner with residency let alone Thai nationality). Which brings me on to say that I truly believe that there is a grave case of racialism manipulated in Thailand by a select group of the ruling classes to undermine western influence and involvement - just look at the land/house ownership rules. All this I was prepared to accept (why?). But now we have a situation where the more "exciting" bars are not allowed to open before 6pm in the evening and must close by 1am. No wonder the crime rate has exploded, and it is certainly not safe to walk the streets, and many are suffering violence even in their own homes. Goodbye Pattaya! Leon
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Please Dress Appropriate (23/05/2008 08:05:33)
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Author: Happy Motorist M.B
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When last week I went to the drivers license office, next to Regent School, I got an understanding of WHY the Thais sometimes get the idea that farangs are rude and without manners. According to Thai traditions, it is custom to dress and behave your best when you are at an examination, presentation or other contact with socially higher ranking society members. What I saw at the driver license office was a lot of fat white people with bare shoulders, and definitely not dressed to impress or give respect to the examination. I am not an expert on Thai traditions and customs, but I know this much: A lack of clothing discipline with dirty, un-ironed and inappropriate shirt and shorts is NOT the way to win the Thais’ hearts. I can understand how some 3 week tourist can have problems to understand and appreciate the Thai values – but when you are applying for a Thai driver’s license…its probably not just for a short holiday. Happy Motorist M.B.
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Help Myanmar Citizens (23/05/2008 08:04:51)
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Author: Rosanne Diamente
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Dear Friends, As you will be aware, on May 4th Cyclone Nargis hit the coast of Burma, with similar effects as the December 2004 Tsunami. The people of Burma (Myanmar) are desperate for help. Their government is giving minimal assistance and is still refusing visas for most aid organizations to enter the country. We have contacts for bringing funds and supplies into Burma. A Rotarian who has business contacts in Burma, and holds a business visa has had a long association in Burma and can bring in fairly large amounts of cash which he will use for immediate emergency cases in the Rangoon area. We have the opportunity to give immediate assistance, but we need your help now. Cash is urgently needed to buy medical supplies and water purifier tablets to take into Burma and for the purchase of food and fuel within the country. More funds and supplies will be needed, as we are working on a supply chain from Thailand to the relief areas in Burma. The damages are immense and funding will be needed for many months to follow. The Good Shepherd Sisters, from the Fountain of Life Centre, have offered the use of their bank account for the deposit of donations, which will be then sent on to the Good Shepherd Sisters in Rangoon to assist the people there. These funds will also be channeled into Burma through the Rotarian. All funds donated will be accounted for. Where possible feedback of how the funds are spent will be sent back to you, if you provide your details. Fountain of Life Bangkok Bank, Pattaya Branch 78/47 Nth Pattaya Road , Pattaya Acc no: 484-0-457446 Swift Code: BKKBTHBK We ask you to be generous! “Women with a Mission” (previously Helping Hands Pattaya) are also working with the Burmese migrants and refugees living in Thailand in the Mae Sot region. Two schools were destroyed in the same cyclone. Donations to assist the rebuild of these schools would also be greatly appreciated, along with donations of used clothing, teaching materials for the school, books, etc. Mae Sot is also the main border town in Thailand to the cyclone stricken Irrawaddy Delta area and Rangoon. Thank you for your much needed support for our neighbours in Burma. Yours Sincerely, Rosanne Diamente.
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Aliens (23/05/2008 08:04:00)
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Author: C.C.
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Dear Editor, I would like to bring to your notice a very simple but yet complex issue. Farangs like me come to Pattaya and use Internet cafes to stay in touch with our friends and relatives. We use the Yahoo or the MSN Messenger. But how many of them sign out? Some are so inebriated, they forget to log-out from their chat sessions. I was on the Net the other day and I saw a fellow farang chat with people who were not even his friends. They exchanged abuses and even requests for cash. Please therefore, inform all foreigners, regardless of the country they come from, to be extra cautious when they use the Internet. Identity theft is common nowadays and any information sent via the www can be misused without the slightest information of the sender. This can result in credit-card frauds, identity abuse and God knows what! Pattaya is a tourist destination, but where there are also vultures in the air. Not everyone comes here with the intention of enjoying life. Some come for other reasons. And they ruin the excellent image that Thailand has, as a safe and secure place for foreigners. I hope this letter to you benefits all tourists. The Thai people are kind but I don’t trust certain kinds of aliens. Sorry, but that’s the word I have to use – aliens! Regards. C.C.
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WOMEN WITH A MISSION (16/05/2008 09:46:20)
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Author: Rosanne Diamente
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Dear Friends, As you will be aware on 2nd May, Cyclone Nagis hit the coast of Burma, with similar effects as the December 2004 tsunami. The people of Burma (Myanmar) are desperate for help. As of today, their government is giving minimal assistance and is still refusing visas for most aid organisations to enter the country. We have contacts for bringing funds and supplies into Burma for urgent emergency cases in the Rangoon area. We have the opportunity to give immediate assistance, but we need your help now. Cash is needed without delay to buy medical supplies and water purifier tablets to take into Burma, and for the purchase of food and fuel within the country. All funds donated will be accounted for. Where possible, feedback of how the funds are spent will be sent back to you, if you provide your details. Fountain of Life - (Burma Relief Fund) Bangkok Bank, Muang Pattaya Branch 78/47 North Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Chonburi 20260 Acc No: 484-0-457446 Swift Code: BKKBTHBK We ask you to be generous! “Women with a Mission” (previously Helping Hands Pattaya) is also working with the Burmese migrants and refugees living in Thailand in the Mae Sot region. Mae Sot is the main border town in Thailand to the cyclone stricken Irrawaddy Delta area and Rangoon. Two schools were destroyed in the same cyclone. Donations to assist the rebuild of these schools would also be greatly appreciated, along with donations of used clothing and teaching materials, including books, etc., for the schools. Thank you for your much needed support for our neighbours in Burma. Yours Sincerely Rosanne Diamente mrdiamente2003@yahoo.com
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Scans or Scams (16/05/2008 09:42:02)
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Author: P Symonds
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Dear Sir, With reference to your two previous correspondents on the subject of CT heart scans at a local hospital. Taking advantage of a discounted premium I too had a 64 slice CT scan. The result showed I had what appeared to be a serious blockage to my arteries. After two days in hospital and a total of 124,000 baht paid for an angiogram operation, the tests showed only minor defects. In my opinion the scan was not accurate. I wonder what percentage of CT scans result in expensive operations that are not required. Thank you for bringing this problem to the attention of your readers “we dare when others keep silent” is very true compared to other local papers. Regards, P Symonds.
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A Recommendation (09/05/2008 07:50:05)
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Author: Louise Emery.
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My partner and I are currently staying at the Grand Sole hotel and we usually never eat at the hotels we are staying in, but always venture somewhere new. However on Songkran evening we didn't want to venture out and so ate at the buffet in the hotel. How fabulous this was. For 250 baht you can eat as much as you like and all cooked freshly for you. You choose exactly what you would like (and omit anything you don't like!). Also only 99 baht for a JUG of beer! You really should review and recommend this restaurant it is truly wonderful.
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