In memory of Rony Fest

Editor;

It’s really so sad in heart and for everyone who met him, did business with him, were good friends with him, knew him well, understood him and respected him so much.

Rony, he was very good friend in my life, who I really respect and learned so much from. The most important thing I learned from him was how to be strong in life and fight when we need to fight in business.

The simple thing we had same, is so much same thoughts that we could share, talk everything in life.

He now passed away but in my heart he will never die ... so he must be happy in resting time now.

Wish him: Rest In Peace.

Ms Lily

Manager Director

Vietphap Rice Factory

Amnesty is primarily a political organization

Editor;

Re: Amnesty’s success is because of do-gooders (Mailbag, Nov 25): The problem with Amnesty is that they are primarily a political organization. Yes, they sometimes do good but they also sometimes do some things destructive. They take positions not necessarily based on human rights but all too often based on their own political beliefs (primarily anti-Capitalism). And by doing so invite the ridicule that some heap on them. If they would simply fight for rights and quit pushing an extreme political position they would be more believable. But until they do that, they are quite deservedly considered by many, perhaps most, to be a joke.

If you want to understand Amnesty International, simply read today’s news. George W Bush is touring several African nations to help promote AIDS awareness and treatment, something he was well loved in Africa for doing during his administration.

Amnesty is demanding that those African countries arrest him for what Amnesty claims are war crimes. Of course they are not, but Amnesty is all about politics.

Note that Clinton bombed a factory in retaliation for embassy bombings that turned out to be a baby formula factory. Amnesty is not demanding his arrest. Clinton is a Democrat.

Note that Obama has Osama killed and ordered drones to kill other Al Qaeda members, including US citizens, in Yemen. Amnesty is not demanding his arrest. Obama is a Democrat.

Bush allowed water boarding of Al Qaeda prisoners. The legal authority at the time said that this was completely legal. Amnesty is demanding his arrest. Bush is a Republican.

Amnesty is a political organization. Period.
John Nielson

Stop breeding and start neutering

Dear Editor:

I totally agree with Richy (Mailbag, Dec 2) that people who want a dog should get one from Derek’s shelter (08100221957) or any other shelter may I add, instead of from a breeder or pet store.

While some people argue there are good and bad breeders, I say there are only bad breeders and worse breeders. None of them are good. Just look at all the poor stray dogs out in the street and then ask yourself if we really should be bringing more dogs into this world.

As I’ve been saying for years the entire solution to the stray dog problem can be summed up in five words: stop breeding and start neutering!
Eric Bahrt

December 10 is Constitution Day

Saturday, December 10 marks Constitution Day in Thailand. The holiday is celebrated annually to commemorate the advent of the Constitutional Monarchy in Thailand.

Constitution Day is a public holiday, and since it falls on a Saturday, the Kingdom will observe the holiday on Monday, Dec. 12. All government offices, banks and many businesses close. Shopping centers and bank currency exchange booths, however, are open. Places of entertainment are allowed to remain open without restriction.

In memory of Rony Fest

Amnesty is primarily a political organization

Stop breeding and start neutering

December 10 is Constitution Day