Make deadbeat fathers pay

Re: Peter Kramer's letter, March 10.

Yes, there's a gaping hole in Thailand's cloak of decency - when its leaders can't enact any legislation that compels deadbeat dads to take some responsibility for children they sire (usually via date-rape), and wind up abandoning. I've spoken with dozens of single mums in Thailand who have essentially the same story: the inseminator runs off, with zero ensuing support.

It's a pattern that is prevalent worldwide, but within Thailand, it's swept under the rug.

Ken Albertsen

Chiang Rai

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