Oprettet af sabai sabai d. 08/08-2008 11:06
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From today's Bangkok Post:
Webwww.bangkokpost.com
CHRONOMETRY
And the official time is...
All public and official clocks in Thailand will be reset to a standard time on Aug 23, ensuring people across the country all hear the national anthem at exactly the same time.
The standard time will be determined by the Hydrographic Department, part of the navy, and enforced throughout the country.
The public will be able to tune in to FM radio stations for official time announcements, at 8am and 6pm.
Pian Totarong, director of the National Institute of Metrology, which governs national measurement standards, said at present the country has no standard time.
This meant the playing of the national anthem differed among provinces.
The Science and Technology Ministry will require all telecommunications operators, visual and audio broadcasters, computer networks and internet cafes to follow the standard time.
Violators could be fined between 100,000 and 500,000 baht, said Mr Pian.
He said the clock reset would benefit agencies where precision counts, particularly those working in security, public health, scientific research and satellite technology.
Redigeret af sabai sabai d. 08/08-2008 11:07