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Don’t blame Rabbit Resort

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Don’t blame Rabbit Resort

Dear Editor,

I wish to reply to R. Walton’s letter regarding the mess in the vacant lot at Dongtan Beach. I agree that the open garbage dump there is a disgrace and should be cleaned up immediately. However, I question the writer’s true interest in researching the cause and addressing the culprits directly. It’s common knowledge that View Talay owns the property to which he is presumably referring, and is planning a project - thus far unspecified - on the land. Has Mr. Walton written to this mega-corporation for redressal of his grievance?

I object to the sarcastic and disparaging term: “lord and lady of Dongtan Beach” which was applied to Deborah and Paisan of Rabbit Resort, and to the implication that they bear any responsibility for the antisocial behaviour of their neighbours. Deborah and Paisan are among Jomtien’s finest and most civic minded professionals, conducting their business with unfailing attention to ecological impact. They lend their energy and support in many ways to improve and protect the ecology of our locality and of Thailand in general. Mr. Walton is apparently disappointed that these good people were unable to supply a “quick fix” solution to the problem. Rather than insulting two such valued members of our community, he would do better to seek a solution from those responsible.

Sincerely,
L. Scott

Marathon suggestions

To Whom It May Concern,

The Pattaya Marathon is one of the best events put on by this city. Thousands of us experienced another day of joy in the streets. Many thanks to all of the organizers, their assistants, all the Thai students and the police. Your performance should be admired by all of those who ran. We honor you with distinguished courage for all the hours you have put into the run & gave to us.

But, if I may so kindly interject a few humble words of constructive criticism, and I only say this because a few things were changed this year. It’s because of these changes there was a little disorder at the beginning of each run with runners going to the starting line & other runners actually starting off on their own run. The starters of the next event should come in from the other side as to be out of the way of the runners going out.

Secondly, at the very last nanosecond the 10 km run was changed from the map without any advanced notice. On the surface it appeared to make our run a little longer but it was actually the correct distance.

Thirdly, this ‘extra’ distance was not covered well by the police and/or the orange traffic lane cones that separated us from oncoming traffic. Also the run didn’t start at the Bali-Hai Pier, it started about 1 km south & closer to the Royal Cliff Hotel. Most if not all of the crowd problems seemed to be in this area.

Once again to all the organizers; it was another great event. I only offer these suggestions to make it better for next year. You had many changes this year; we all know that changes are difficult. Good job & don’t worry I’m not scolding you.

Sincerely,
Jesse Salazar

P.S. maybe the 10 km could be run in the other direction & we could get those hills out of our way while we’re fresh. Just an idea.

Turn off the sprinklers

Dear Editor:

It’s a fruitless task to suggest anything for Pattaya City to do to mitigate any situation, but in light of many folks having dry water faucets lately, plus the continuing flood (pun intended) of articles in newspapers predicting a serious annual water shortage in our area for many more years, I must relate the following anecdote:

Twice in the last two weeks, in the midst of torrential downpours, sprinklers on the Sukhumvit center divide from South Rd. to North Rd. were running full blast for more than an hour. These sporadic natural deluges are certainly adequate to water the plants. I realize in my naive ignorance there may be some logical (or illogical) reason for this apparent waste of water? Regardless of whether sprinkling during a rainstorm is truly wasteful or not, it doesn’t convey any consistency in the plea to conserve when one sees this ridiculous display of apathy. Mr. Mayor, Khun Niran Wattanasartsathorn, for your own image, that of the city, and the spirit of conservation, please have the gardeners turn off public sprinkler timers until rainy season is finished.
Thaibobby
Nongprue

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