In the old days, Chiang Mai was the go-to place for Thais when the Songkran festival approached each year. Certainly this is not what it used to be like for this old and beautiful New Year festival. Vint ChavalaAccident waiting to happenMay I suggest that the prime minister looks carefully at the photo on the front page of yesterday's Bangkok Post. Come on, Bangkok Post, let's see an environmental section, showcasing things like alternative energy innovations, parks, tree planting, cleaning oceans, etc. Carl CarthyCONTACT: BANGKOK POST BUILDING136 Na Ranong Road Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110Fax: +02 6164000 email: postbag@bangkokpost.co.thAll letter writers must provide full name and address.

Source: Bangkok Post April 15, 2017 21:33 UTC