Editor;
Re: Stuart’s reply to Traffic expert calls Sukhumvit bypass tunnel wasteful, destructive (PM Friday, 12 July 2013) – Hi Stuart, I reviewed your plan at the link provided. A few thoughts: 1. After residing here for 7 years, your plan not only makes sense, I think it would be a far more economically efficient use of scarce resources. 2. Your plan is likely to have a far greater positive impact on reducing traffic loads on our key intra-city North-South routes: Sukhumvit, Third Road, and Second Road compared to adding the four planned tunnels. 3. You appear defeated/exasperated before the ‘real fight’ has even commenced. 4. I sincerely hope you take the initiative to place your thoughtful plan directly into the hands of both Suwat Waneesubut and our Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome, along with a sincere offer to discuss your plan in detail with either of them at their earliest convenience. 5. I’m convinced that any initial meeting(s) should not be held in the public spotlight. As I’m sure you know, if you expect to change the mind of any Thai, you must first do everything you can to convey appreciation for their efforts to date. Second, you have to figure out a plan that will allow them to save face. 6. I’m glad we have people here who not only care, but who can also produce good ideas. Great work, Stuart! Choke dee khrup… Best of luck to you.
Puying Sniper
