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CHATROOM Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post/ AP/ AFP Letter of the week HELPFUL HERBS
In the future I�d like to be a pharmacist because I�m interested in Thai herbs. Princess Chulabhorn is my hero. She is a great scientist and studies Thai herbs for protection against cancer. I would love to be like Princess Chulabhorn in the future. I intend to read books and learn as much about pharmacology as I can. Supalak Jiwjaitam, Songkhla That sounds like a great goal, Supalak. Pursuing a career in science and research into new sources for medicine will be a big challenge, so study hard and keep focused on your objective. You have a good role model, and you sound like you�re already motivated to learn as much as you can on your own. Those are good first steps. � Editor SPLITTING HAIRS
There are also hairstyle rules. I don�t know why these rules are so important. On the first day of every month, the teachers check the student�s hair. Every student is bored with this rule. When students become teenagers, their bodies and minds are changing. Sometimes they want to look more beautiful, have some control over their own hairstyles or use make-up. I think that choosing a hairstyle is a human right. In foreign countries they don�t care about students� hairstyles. How can I tell my teachers not to worry so much about hairstyles? Thanaporn Ek-ure, Songkhla Wow! This is the second letter I�ve received on this subject in three weeks, Goy. It sounds like there are some kids out there who really don�t like the rules that their schools make them follow. You can see my response to the first letter in the March 24 Chatroom section of SW. Unfortunately, there�s not a lot that you can do about it right now. You�ll probably have to wait till you�re out of school to have the hairstyle you want. The best part of this situation is that it�s made you ask questions about why things are the way that they are. It�s that kind of questioning that can make us think about which rules are really important and which ones have reached the end of their usefulness � and how we can change them. It�s that kind of thinking that can eventually change the world, so keep thinking. � Editor FATHER OF THAILAND
December 5 last year was the day that Thai people celebrated the 80th birthday of His Majesty the King, who works very hard for children in Thailand. The King also develops great projects for farmers, like dams and the artificial rain project. The King is also a great musician, artist and sportsman. He is the father of all Thai people, and he makes us happy to be born in Thailand. I promise I will be a good citizen, and I will do my best to follow in his footsteps. Kanokwan
Pansamrong Thanks for writing, Kanokwan. It�s always great to hear about the love that the people of Thailand have for their King. He�s a great and thoughtful leader and an inspiration to his people. � Editor IT�S A GAMBLE
Having casinos in Thailand might cause problems such as crime. Gambling can cause lazy habits, making people think that there�s no need to work because they can get money quickly at a casino. Some people say that it would be good for tourism and that we can reduce underground casino activity. I think that there are two sides to every coin. I think that we should have public hearings before making any decision. Supot
Jaraswimol I have to admit that I don�t know too much about this subject, Supot. You�re right when you say that there are two sides to every coin. I�d venture to say that there are more than two sides to this particular issue. I agree with you that the public should be consulted about any major change in policy that will directly impact their lives. Hopefully a well-informed decision can be made that is in the best interests of the whole country. � Editor
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Hello, I�m in Matayom 6. I like learning science, and my
dream is to become a scientist. 
My name is Goy, and I�m 15 years old. At my school
there are many rules to control students. I think some of the rules are very
crazy and not important, such as wearing a uniform, using coupons to pay for
lunch and not wearing fashion watches. 
Father is one of the first words that children learn,
and people all around the world know this word. I believe that fathers always
have love and concern for children.
I heard that the newly-elected government is
preparing to make casino zones around the country in the future. There
will be five tourism provinces set up as pilot zones in order to boost more
income to the country and to stop the development of illegal casinos.
