Letter of the week

FLOOD OF PROBLEMS Many areas in Thailand have been affected by flooding mostly caused by heavy rain falling during July and August every year. Lower areas like the central plains and southern Thailand are supposed to be more affected. This phenomenon can bring several problems to people and communities, particularly health problems like outbreaks of diseases such as DHF, foot and mouth disease and leptospirosis. Because of this situation, people should make preparations to deal with these incidents at any time and try learning how to live with periods of hardship. Laem, Yasothon The rainy season sure can cause a lot of problems, Laem. You're right that the wet weather gives rise to lots more mosquitoes, which can spread lots more disease. Everybody should be especially careful to do everything they can to avoid being bitten. Hopefully the flooding won't be too bad. —Editor

 

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SPACE STUDY

I just saw on the news that there is a space probe that just rendezvoused with a comet in outer space. The space probe is called Rosetta, and it has been travelling to the comet for 10 years.

Now that the probe is there, it will study the comet for a long time from orbit. Eventually Rosetta will send down a lander to study the comet even more closely.

I think that this is a very exciting thing. We will be able to learn a lot about comets from this probe.

Pichai Bantuvachiraporn,
Bangkok

The Rosetta probe is really amazing, Pichai. Already we're getting back astounding pictures from that far-away hunk of ice and rock. I'm excited to find out about all the new things that we'll learn from this mission. Just imagine how difficult it was for that probe just to arrive at the comet and enter orbit. It was launched a decade ago, and it's finally there. I'm also looking forward to the close flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons probe in about 11 months. — Editor

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HONG KONG FOODIE

My family and I just returned from a trip to Hong Kong. We had a really great time. We spent lots of time shopping and eating, and we even went out on a boat for a lovely day cruise.

Hong Kong is quite different to Bangkok, but while we were there it was just as hot. The subway system is very extensive, and there are big busses and trams to help you get around. Even so, we had to walk an awful lot.

The best thing about Hong Kong was the food. We did not have a single bad meal, whether it was Western food or Chinese food. Some of the Chinese food is quite different to the Chinese food in Thailand.

We had a very good time. I hope we can go back again soon.

Sittichai Aumphiphat,
Bangkok

I know what you mean, Sittichai. I just recently returned from Hong Kong, and I can tell you that my experience was much the same as yours. For such a relatively tiny island, where space is at a premium, there sure is a lot of walking involved. The food is really good, though. I'm glad I finally got a chance to visit, and hope that it's not too long till I return. — Editor

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