An alternative time of 50 years for lease agreements for foreigners suggested earlier is an adequate length. The latest attempt by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to address its poor record is to introduce microbuses as replacements for vans. And aha, as the government says Songkran preserves Thai culture, maybe that once was the case. Is it not possible to have a national Songkran celebration period at the same time throughout the country instead of this prolonged period? Ron MartinCONTACT: 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 17, 2017 20:48 UTC