A lasting legacy
Re: "A song that unites Thais in their grief", (Brunch, Oct 22).
In the cosmic equation and in the realm of time everything is bound to age, disintegrate and disappear. No matter how many books, photos, films or exhibitions are put out there, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be remembered for the millions of lives he touched.
In the history of mankind, thousands of kingdoms, kings, and queens have come and gone. Only a few of them are still among us because they left a mark and a lasting legacy. King Bhumibol will always remain in the hearts of Thai people because of his contributions to turn an unknown landmass called Siam into a thriving country.
He will be remembered as a hardworking man, a pioneer and a nation builder. He was a true follower of Buddha's teaching -- "I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done."
The only way to celebrate his life is to follow his example by cultivating our lives where work is treated as worship.
Kuldeep Nagi
Waste of money
Re: "Anupong dodges criticism in speed gun fiasco", (BP, Oct 21).
It appears that Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda is setting some kind of unenviable record for buying things that turn out to be useless and or paying far too much for things that are.
If I did that, my wife would take away my credit card. I hope that is what Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is doing with Gen Anupong.
Accountant
No 'goodwill' here
I was appalled to read that Zimbabwe's corrupt dictator Robert Mugabe, who has long faced sanctions over his government's human rights abuses, has been appointed as the World Health Organisation's "goodwill ambassador".
If people would care to check the website www.newsday.co.zw/2015/01/six-horror-facts-zimbabwes-healthcare, they would learn that more than 90% of Zimbabweans have no access to medical aid and the country has one of the world's highest infant mortality rates, to name but two examples.
I guess it's no coincidence that the WHO's director-general himself is also an African. What a farce!
Martin R
Can't see the truth
Re: "Stop bashing the military", (PostBag, Oct 22).
Clara Holzer suggests the 2014 military coup here in Thailand might instead be described as "regime change", a tainted phrase if ever there was one, and right out of the "spin doctor" manual.
The writer praises the undoubted if somewhat cosmetic and limited achievements of the military junta. However it is surely a poignant coincidence that Ms Holzer's claim that she hardly ever sees evidence of military rule is published in the same edition of the Bangkok Post as an eloquent article highlighting the plight of people who are being tried behind the locked doors of a military court, and with no right of appeal.
Nor does she seem to take account of the ubiquitous presence of senior military officers in almost every department of government.
Ms Holzer's virtual myopia is a sure vindication of the old saying "There are none so blind as those who will not see".
Robin Grant
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