Letter of the week

UNFAIR HAIR I'm a student named Tarn. In many schools, teachers are strict about student hairstyles. I do not understand how it has anything to do with learning. In some schools, students may be punished by having marks deducted or even suspended from school because of their hairstyles. I don't think this has anything to do with the effectiveness of learning. Jita Rakkarn, Bangkok I kind of agree with you, Tarn. Where I grew up in Australia, school kids could have any hairstyle they liked, and it didn't seem to have any adverse effect on their education or ability to learn; probably the opposite. But your school years won't last forever. Just do your best and focus on your studies, and before you know it you'll be an adult who can wear your hair however you like. — Editor

 

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WARM AND COOL

Hello, I'm Rawiwan. I want to talk about the best boy band — One Direction. I've liked them for four years. They formed during the X-Factor show.

I like them so much. They are cute, warm, cool and friendly. The most important thing is that they are so handsome! They're also naughty like monkeys.

My dream came true when they came to perform in Thailand on March 14, 2015. I was so glad to see them, but I felt discouraged when Zayn Malik decided to leave the band.

I will always love and support the five original members of One Direction. Even though the group might not stay the same, they will always be in my heart.

Rawiwan Soithongjaroen,
Bangkok

Thanks for your letter, Rawiwan. You're definitely not alone in liking One Direction — they seem to be one of the most popular groups in the world right now. It's great that you got a chance to see their concert. Seeing a great concert is an experience you'll never forget. — Editor

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PEOPLE'S PROBLEM

I'm Papavadee, an 18-year-old student. I want to talk about public transport. Nowadays, traffic jams are a problem that many people face every day, especially in downtown Bangkok. Public transport can help solve this problem.

There are many public transportation options in Thailand such as buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, metro, Skytrain and boats. Using these vehicles decreases traffic jams.

Some public transport still has faults, such as insufficient buses during rush hours and the Skytrain being too expensive for many people. I think that the government should fix these problems in order to convince more people to use public transport.

Papavadee Tungjitrungroj,
Bangkok

You're right about traffic being a major problem in Thailand, Papavadee, especially in Bangkok. Apart from there being way too many vehicles on the roads, many people in Bangkok drive like absolute maniacs. But at least new public transport options are gradually being added, and improvements are being made in some parts of the city. Let's hope that more people start using public transport and that the public transport is able to cope with more people! — Editor

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