OPINION

EQ for life

Re: "Mum's murder reveals dark side of family values", (Opinion, April 12).

The op-ed about the "Mum's Murder" is tragic while revealing the need for emotional intelligence (EQ) to be taught at all levels of education, especially with children.

As a teacher and psychologist, I realise that responsibility for thoughts and feelings is required for the Digital Age. The application of EQ leads a person to understand that nothing can "make" you happy or mad. You purposefully choose your emotional response to an experience. This means then you cannot "blame" others for your feelings. With all of the fear we are generating in response to Covid, wars, economic collapse, and loss of liberty, it is apparent that EQ is required for a healthy disposition.

Thailand will have to support emotional health and wellbeing by promoting counselling at all levels, but especially with children. Until this happens, incidents like "Mum's Murder" will be more commonplace!

Re: "Asean tally", (PostBag, April 11), and "Thais abstain in UNHRC vote on Russia", (BP, April 9).

Korean War: 2.5 million civilian casualties Vietnam War: 2 million civilian casualties Gulf War: 200,000 civilian casualties Afghanistan War: 70,000 civilian casualties Iraq War: 66,000 civilian casualties

Above are the civilian casualties from some of the recent wars that America and Nato have fought. Those who have blood on their own hands don't preach to others.

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US and its European Nato allies have only stepped up their purchase of oil and gas from Russia, while preaching to the rest of the world as to what it should do. Ken Albersten is even willing to hug the military dictatorship of Myanmar simply because they voted how he wanted?

Re: "Entry to be easier from May", (BP, April 9).

With the entry rules now relaxed, it's good to see an increasing number of visitors to Thailand. Now let's see what happens when they try to leave.

I was impressed with the number of airport workers processing new arrivals with such expediency. Through no fault of Thailand immigration, there may be some confusion on departing.

I'm scheduled to leave on Saturday on Japan Airlines to the US. For a week now I have attempted with no luck to call JAL on the local, US, Japan and UK phone lines to ask what if any Covid testing is required when travelling on JAL to the US?

As well, I need to know not only what test is OK, but within what time frame. Checking websites, I get a myriad of misinformation ranging from "within 24 to 72 hours".

Now if the flight leaves at 10pm on Saturday, and the requirement is 24 hours, then I need a test Saturday morning, during the Thai New Year! I went out to the airport to speak to JAL, but was told they are only there at 6am and 7pm.

The Thai Information counter was very helpful. They tried several numbers but were also unsuccessful in reaching the airline.

I don't know about other airlines, but this is crazy.

Plus, the only reason I thought to inquire is because prior to flying here from Australia, I thought to ask the airline about their specific rules, even though Thailand itself didn't require prior testing.

I reckon I'm off to the airport again this week to inquire about something that should only take a phone call.