Animals matter

Editor,

I am pleased to inform you that Louis Ng, the founder of ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) in Singapore, will be visiting The Regent’s School Pattaya as our guest. He will talk passionately about animal welfare and especially the protection of bears from the illegal trading and treatment of them in Laos and other SE Asian countries.

Louis is an amazing young man and has an incredible story to tell. I have now seen him speak and present on two different occasions. After hearing him speak and talking to him about the treatment of animals such as bears, elephants, monkeys, turtles, etc… you will think twice about how animals are cared for in Thailand and buying products that have been illegally traded.

As a community I encourage you to come and listen to Louis at the Pattaya City Expat Club weekly meeting on Sunday 19th December from 10.30 a.m. at the Tavern by the Sea (Amari Hotel) and understand more about the wonderful animals that share this Earth with us and what we can do to give them back more of an equal share.

To find out more about Louis Ng and ACRES please visit the following website: www.acres.org.sg

Paul Crouch,
The Regent’s School Pattaya

Regarding bad traffic in Pattaya

Editor;

Open letter to T.A.T. and Pattaya Police: I have travelled to 45 countries, and over 200 cities, and the traffic in Pattaya is the worst I have ever seen. Many tourists I spoke to said they would not return because of traffic problems.

Why is the traffic very bad in Pattaya? The new road to Jomtien will not make it better. E.g. now it takes only 5 minutes to go from Jomtien to Hiso Hotel in South Pattaya, but it takes 30 minutes to go from Hiso Hotel to North Pattaya. This long delay is because there is no traffic control in Pattaya, e.g. why the police do not control the traffic flow at Hiso Hotel, South Pattaya, V.C Hotel, Mikes Shopping Mall, etc. This would help to make the traffic move quickly.

Also, there are too many private cars driving on Pattaya Second Road and Beach Road. Most cars do not stop for shopping, as they are passing through only, or just looking. They should use the bypass which is Sukhumvit Road, and Pattaya Third Road. A toll charge of 50 or 100 baht could be charged for private cars that want to pass on Second Road and Beach Road. This money could be used to improve roads, etc., in Pattaya.

Signed,
Peter Wilson

Enjoyed the show

Editor;

I have just returned from attending Pattaya Players production of Aladdin at The Venue. On behalf of my family I would like to thank the Pattaya Players for a most enjoyable panto which took me back to my roots in London. And thanks to The Venue for stepping into the breach to allow this production to be held at short notice. My wife was also impressed with the pre show reverence to the Thai National Anthem.

Well done Pattaya Players and The Venue.

Ron Martin
Sattahip

Animals matter

Regarding bad traffic in Pattaya

Enjoyed the show