Govt keeps meddling

Re: “Making street food sense”, (Editorial, May 12).

Once again it appears that the government is incapable of joined-up thinking when it comes to any area it points its shotgun.

Street food will now be reinstated in tourist areas and made pretty. No thought is given to the fact that the vast majority of vendors’ customers in Bangkok are ordinary Thais who rely on a local street food vendor for their meals as many live in rooms without adequate cooking facilities.

However, our leaders’ desire to serve tourists requirements does not extend to a farang wanting a cold beer with their lunch if they sit down after 2pm.

Why does this government insist on meddling with how ordinary people want to live their lives? PHIL COX