Secondly, Thai people regard filial piety -- having respect for one's parents, elders and ancestors -- to be of the highest virtue. Vint ChavalaTime to step upRe: "Open door policy is needed for foreign universities", (Opinion, Oct 25). There are many private universities in Thailand with foreign affiliations --Assumption, Stamford, Webster and many others. Luring foreign universities and investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is not enough to mitigate the crisis in Thai education or achieve the desired outcomes. Dave ProulxContact: 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 October 26, 2017 20:48 UTC