Letter of the week

PHONE CLONE It’s now normal for people to have their own smartphone. Almost everybody uses their smartphone whenever they have a chance to, and that can be called addiction. I believe that we should limit the amount of time that we use our phones. There are so many things we can do other than use our phones. Smartphones have many tools that can be of benefit to us, but they can also damage our eyes and cause problems with our nerves. Theethad Thipsoda, Bangkok Thanks for your letter, Theethad. I'm one of the few people who doesn't use a smartphone, and I don't plan to get one anytime soon. They are amazing pieces of technology that can do lots of cool things, but the thought of being online constantly makes me feel a little uneasy. I like to spend my time in the real world as much as possible, and as you say, smartphones appear to be pretty addictive gadgets for a lot of people. — Editor

 

---

I, ROBOT

Lately I've been reading lots of stories in the news about robots. There have been stories about robots working in banks in Japan, robots hitch-hiking in Europe and the US, and even robots acting in stage plays here in Thailand.

It makes me wonder if in the near future robots will be more a part of our everyday lives. What do you think?

Film Yim,
Chiang Mai

I've noticed that too, Film. A lot of science fiction authors of the mid-20th century seemed to think that by now we'd all be living and working with humanoid robots on a daily basis. While they may have got the timing wrong, maybe they weren't so far off with their predictions for the future, since the science of robotics seems to be developing pretty rapidly. I guess we'll have to just wait and see. — Editor

---

MISSING FRIEND

My name is Aim. At this time I feel lonely and I have been thinking of somebody who is my best friend. Last year we studied in junior high school together. Now she has gained entrance into the best senior high school in Thailand, but I can't.

She is very proficient in English and is well behaved. She can get along with other people very well and that is the reason why everybody loves her. I hope someday I will meet her again and that we will have some time to dine or do some other activity together.

Thanawan Viriyaajchara,
Bangkok

I'm sure if your friend is genuine, Aim, then going to different schools shouldn't be enough to end your friendship. Hopefully you can find time on weekends or during school holidays to meet up, hang out and eat together. You'll also find that as life goes on you'll make plenty of new friends in unexpected places. But it's also worth making an effort to stay in touch with your old friends if you can. — Editor

---

We want to hear from you!

For letters and any general comments you have about Student Weekly, contact us at Bangkok Post Student Weekly, Bangkok Post Building, 136 Na Ranong Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110.

You can also email us at [email protected] or fax us at 02 240 3792. Your words must be your own (except for quotations and well-known proverbs or sayings) and they may be edited. The Letter of the Week wins a prize of 150 baht!

comments powered by Disqus