China the answer to sub, canal and casino issues
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Re: "Outrageous timing for a submarine purchase", Editorial, July 7.
I strongly agree with your editorial that this unnecessary purchase of weaponry will further burden our country’s financial situation.
Since Thailand is largely already on China’s side in its international dealings, may I suggest that, instead of spending Bt350 billion on submarines, we favour Chinese firms in the construction of the Kra Canal, which would make its “maritime Silk Road” shorter and more secure. In return, China would surely protect the Gulf of Thailand, while Thailand would command the bulk of the revenue from passage fees and could use that money on health, education etc, so that we don’t need such nonsense as casinos.
Prasan Stianrapapongs
