Inhaler shame
Re: "Inhaler fuss 'a lesson'", (Opinion, Nov 3).
Shame on those academics criticising the FDA for "destroying" a Thai business and damaging a national brand. Also, shame on the Hong Thai herbal inhaler's founder for admitting that some production had taken place at unlicensed sites.
It's ironic that people of his ilk, including those academics, have not been perturbed when they see the problem being swept under the carpet.
Indeed, a business operator should be prosecuted for endangering people's health. And the academics don't deserve to be called as such.
As a user of traditional Thai products and a regular inhaler user, I've stopped using this product altogether.
S de Jong
Net-zero exodus
Re: "Gates says climate change 'won't lead to humanity's demise'", (World, Oct 29).
A total of 893 companies have withdrawn their climate commitments from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
This represents approximately 7% of all companies that initially signed up for the initiative.
This trend is part of a broader withdrawal of big corporations from voluntary climate agreements due to a re-evaluation of economic and environmental benefits in light of swelling disaffection with the climate change narrative.
Respected Swiss firms like Swiss Re, Zurich, and Sulzer are examples. Additionally, banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs have left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) this year, an alliance that subsequently ceased its member-based activities.
Widespread criticism of climate change organisations, unfeasible and unrealistic climate policies, and detrimental impingement upon profitability are cited as major reasons for the shift.
It is quite clear that President Trump is having considerable success exposing the UN-centric climate change fraud, and big corporations are only too happy to acknowledge the truth, putting their money where it is most meaningful to them.
Michael Setter
Rails over roads
Re: "Driving in their cars", (PostBag, Oct 31) & "Airport rail contract not cancelled", (BP, Oct 8).
PostBag contributor JezzaNong is highly critical of the excessive use of motor cars, especially diesel-engined vehicles -- a major cause of air pollution, as we all know and suggested letting the train take the strain.
I had thought Thai rail was pretty good considering other neighbouring countries' networks, and I see a new line being built to the northeast.
Recently, there have been news reports about a plan to accelerate the construction of a train network linking Thailand with China.
Meanwhile, there is a planned rail project connecting the central airports Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao in Chon Buri province, but a finish date is not yet clear.
Ian Dann
