Who will advocate for all of the people living in this great land?
Living in Bangkok off and on over the past 20 years, I have found that the people of Thailand are now desperately missing one of its most important and strongest advocates for its betterment and long-term health: the great and wonderful late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In the past I could always count on his presence and views on important issues regarding the health of Thailand and its people, from the need to preserve the environment to advocating for cleaner air.
At no time in these 20 years have I seen a greater need for someone to rise up and advocate for the health and welfare of the everyday resident of this country. This was especially brought to light when I realised that the quality of air in Bangkok has continually gone from bad to worse, a situation that will likely worsen thanks to the commitment by some in the Thai government to bring back coal as a major source to feed the nation’s energy demands.
I, for one, miss HM Rama IX and am hoping someone will take up the gauntlet to keep Thailand one of the most wonderful places in the world to live. The time is NOW.
Donald Grassmann
Bangkok
