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» Re: "Lockdown the best option", (Editorial, March 18). Our using "social distancing" to fight Covid-19 is what has proven successful elsewhere. But we're too timid. Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, favours a 14-day national shutdown to slow down the spread of the coronavirus in the US, saying: "I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticised for overreacting," (The New York Times, March 17).

OPINION

Wash your hands!

News, Postbag, Published on 10/03/2020

» While the government continues to highlight what it has done to tackle the shortage of masks and the price gouging that has been going on, very little has been said or done to emphasise the importance of hand washing, which many experts say is a more effective measure in preventing infection.

OPINION

Protecting Pareena

News, Postbag, Published on 16/11/2019

» Re: "Pareena saga a test of land reform resolve", (Opinion, Nov 15).

OPINION

Apply the constitution

News, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2019

» Re: "Thamanat wins PM's backing", (BP, Sept 11).

OPINION

Govt must act now

News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2019

» It has been well known for many years that Thailand has a pollution problem. The country is one of the highest users of poisonous agricultural chemicals. Poorly regulated mining, industrial and energy sectors pollute the groundwater, air and soil with impunity. There is virtually no regulation of vehicle emissions, while the marine and rail sectors are off the rails when it comes to pollution. This has been going on for as long as anyone can remember.