Having listened to many of the reports about the flooding in Don Muang and Pathumthani, not to mention witnessing it in both areas, I have come to the conclusion that this government is placing its ego above and beyond that of the welfare of the people from the aforementioned districts.
They have shown that they have no interest in the plight of these people, who when all is said and done are human beings who deserve to be considered in the same light as the residents of inner Bangkok.
The government has ignored the advice of experts, who have stated on more than one occasion that the ''big bag dam'' should be removed and that the water should be allowed to flow freely to the sea. If this had been done a week ago, then it is highly probable that these two districts would have seen the water recede to a level where it would now be possible for the residents of these areas to move back to their homes and begin the mammoth task of cleaning up.
Even the most revered man in the kingdom said that the water should be allowed to take its own course, he did not mean that the water should be held back in two monkey cheeks whereby it would cause distress, hardship and suffering to his people.
Did the government listen? No, it totally ignored the best and most expert advice they could have been given. Such is the arrogance and complacency of this so called administration.
The Flood Relief Operation Command does nothing but lie and give out false information, they claim that pumps are in use when in fact the pumps they refer to are not being used at all.
They claim that some roads are dry and can be travelled along by car, when in fact only a short stretch of the road is passable and the remainder of the road is impassable.
I have heard many Thais say that they are ashamed to be Thai because of the selfish attitude of the residents in inner Bangkok who don't care about those who are being sacrificed just so that they (the inner Bangkok residents) can walk along dry streets and go shopping, go to work, eat in the restaurants, etc, etc, without fear of getting their feet wet.
Let the ministers responsible for this catastrophe come and see for themselves the results of their actions, then ask them if they will put their hands into their deep pockets and start paying for the damage they have caused, Their answer would be an emphatic, no.
How the prime minister has the nerve to show her face and stand among other world leaders, who genuinely are trying to do their best for their respective countries and their people, while she is doing all in her power to destroy Thailand, I just don't know.
BRIAN CREASE
Bangkok
PM's seal of approval
It is interesting to see that President Obama has given Yingluck his ''seal of approval'' with an invitation to visit the White House, an invitation that was never extended to the former, military-backed government of Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Following on from the US State Department's statement that they considered it in America's best interest for ''this government to suceed'', this latest show of support will hopefully make the Thai Army shelve any plans that it may have had to launch a coup, knowing that a new coup would only infuriate big brother.
DOM DUNN
Krabi
Chalerm threat to govt
Since Thaksin claims to have control of the Yingluck government, it is utterly clumsy of him to have faith in Chalerm Yubamrung.
In 1991, a coup was successfully staged against the Chatichai Choonhavan government. Chalerm _ who served as Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister at that time and was incessantly provoking the military _ was cited by the coup leaders as a main reason for that coup. Chatichai's dream of staying a full term in office was thus put to an end. Chatichai was one of the most popular prime ministers in Thailand's recent history.
Chalerm's most recent action in the Yingluck government seems to have stirred up a hornet's nest. Bloodletting is very possible and another coup is not out of the question.
That would be the end of reconciliation for Thailand and statesmanship for Thaksin if he doesn't stop this foolishness.
VINT CHAVALA
Lamphun
Stupid is as stupid does
Thailand is planning to build a second tobacco factory, (Bangkok Post, Nov 18) while it actively discourages tobacco consumption with laws admonishing against its use. The government also operates a lottery while it criminalises gambling amoung private citizens. Many countries indulge in these hypocrisies. Can someone explain to a child why a government is allowed to profit from the misery of others while it punishes individuals for the same action?
Can someone explain it to me?
VINCENT GILLES
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