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Longing for condo law oversight

Mind numbed answers Numb Brain

Get over it

Looking forward to Cross Bay Swim

Censorship

Reading Polling Data

Longing for condo law oversight

Editor;
Some condo owners are wondering why they have to suffer for years under unscrupulous developer-manager teams. Condo law means nothing to these corrupt people who have neglected upkeep and development with impunity. They refuse to call general meetings, they appoint committees and dismiss them without notice, they ignore suggestions, and requests for outside audits are ignored.
Lawyers consulted by condo owners are fearful of taking on what seem like mafia organizations. It is perfectly clear that some people with loads of money and influence are in control. They are a law unto themselves.
Why wouldn’t it be possible and legal and appropriate for some government person to appoint a person well versed in condo law to visit condos, make inspections, and make reports that will lead to correction of any unholy situations? Surely any malfeasance could be dealt with under the provisions of the Condo Act of 1979 (amended 2008), or section 353 of the penal code. Is corruption so endemic that our prayers will never be heard?
R.E.S.

Mind numbed answers Numb Brain

Editor;
I don’t expect someone who had the standard lobotomy procedure at Suvarnabhumi to understand my letter. I was not calling anyone for taking a Thai bride, far from it. They make good wives, unless you take up with a prostitute and then it’s like a lottery. The letter was more intended to the brain dead tourists who spend thousands of pounds on a woman that they have only just met, one who they are usually paying for sex. I suppose I hit a nerve with Numb Brain because maybe the penny has dropped and he realises it’s his wallet she loves. After all, if that first 1000 baht hadn’t have been exchanged for a good time, would brain dead be married now? I think we know the answer to that. Alas, true love!
Mickyfin

Get over it

Dear Editor;
I checked out Ken’s letter of May l5 and not only found that Bob had underestimated Obama’s popularity after l00 days in office, but that Obama’s popularity has since even gone up. His approval rating since the first l00 days has been 66 percent. Not bad for a president who according to Bob is the most divisive president in modern history!
I read numerous letters by Bob during the presidential campaign and Bob is clearly the Sean Hannity of Pattaya. If Obama could walk on water Bob would say: “Obama can’t swim”! If tomorrow Dow Jones goes up to 20,000 and unemployment in America drops to l percent, Bob will say if only McCain was president the Dow Jones would be 30,000 and unemployment would be zero percent.
Listen Bob, McCain got his butt kicked. Get over it!
Eric Bahrt

Looking forward to Cross Bay Swim

Dear Sir,
I am pleased to announce this year’s Cross Pattaya Bay Swim, organised by the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya, will take place on 15th November. This is the swim’s sixth year, and during that time has become one of the major local fun and sports annual events, supported by the mayor and Pattaya City Council.
It is now attracting some very prestigious sponsors, including Thai Airways, the Dusit Thani and Hard Rock Hotel. However, more sponsors are needed and companies are invited to take part by having their name or logo on all publicity material, etc., so increasing their public image and promoting their business. Private sponsors are also welcome.
Those wishing to take part in the event are invited to volunteer and there are, in fact, two swims. A 3.5 km swim across the Bay, and a 1.1 km shoreline swim. All age groups are accepted.
The funds raised are used to benefit the underprivileged, with emphasis on children’s welfare. As with the normal custom of Rotarians giving their time and efforts completely free, every baht realised will go to worthy causes, with none being taken for salaries or lavish expenses.
For more information please call Graham Hunt-Crowley on 08 1340 8852 or email: [email protected]
Yours faithfully,
Chris Gibbins
PR Director Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya

Censorship

Editor;
Please someone explain to me the logic in Thai broadcasting censorship? They distort a cigarette in someone’s mouth but not in their hand. They distort a woman’s breasts, even a man’s bottom. All this does is promote children into thinking that a breast is to be hidden at all times, confusing him when he reaches adulthood.
They distort someone firing a gun, or drinking alcohol. But, allow wide spread violence, swearing, and the TV video cameras in with the police at a fatal accident/death.
Matt Anderson

Reading Polling Data

Dear Editor,
I feel bad for “Bob” who wrote you a letter last week about American President Barack Obama.
He’s confused.
Having an approval rating of more than 50 percent doesn’t make you unpopular. That means MORE people approve of you than not. New math and all.
Maybe a comparison will help Bob. Former President Bush’s final approval rating was 22 percent. Now THAT’S unpopular.
See how it works?
Jack Dawson
Bangkok

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