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		Comparison
		Bhichit Rattakul VS Samak Sundaravej



		Bangkokians express their opinions Many of the city's problems are still there. But when you turn on the television, there he is cooking fried rice.' _ businessman Threechurt Siri-ungura, referring to Mr Samak's TV cooking programme "Chim Pai,Bon Pai" (Tasting It, Mumbling About It). If city officials are prepared to work and be responsible for their duties, I like Mr Samak's administrative style." _ Vichai Vijitpornkul, of Lerdsin Hospital. "The trees on the footpaths are not taken care of. Their branches are allowed to climb telephonelines while the fallen leaves are not cleaned up." _ a Klong San district resident. "Mr Samak's ideas of city development are nothing but a reflection of his own character. He's fond of shopping at markets. That's how his policy (which is) sympathetic to street vendors came about." _ KhlongSan district councillor Pisut Anucharchart. "Policies should be prioritised and measures are required to apply the essential ones. Even meddling is sometimes necessary." _ Vitoon Panyakul, of Green Net, on Mr Samak's supposed aversion to interfering with officials' routine work. "There has not been much news about the governor, even though his work volume remains the same." _ Social Welfare Department director Anant Siriphasarapon, who says the governor's lower public pro-file is because of a PR budget constraint.


	Traffic / Transportation	Pollution
	Rubbish ' Toxic waste	City aesthetics
	Education	Public health / Sanitation
	Street vendors	Comparison
	What the critics say	Content with thinking up big projects
	Every thing's under control	Bangkokians express their opinions
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