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beaches. This home is newly built(2004) and is funished with
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activities and attractions in Damariscotta Maine
The cottage is located in Bristol a coastal town within 5 minutes of
Damariscotta Village which has amply shopping and dining locations.
The Ocean beaches in Pemaquid are minutes away from the cottage and
the Pemaquid Lighthouse is a great spot to spend the afternoon
watching the surf crash on the granite ledges. There are also guided
tours of Puffin Nest and whale watching out of New Harbor. The deep
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Status of Research in the History of Astronomy in the Arab World
Professor Hamid M. K. Al-Naimy*
Abstract | Short Biography
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Figure 1-2: Professor Hamid M. K. Al-Naimy presenting his lecture in the "1001 Inventions" conference. © FSTC 2010.
1. Introduction
The aim of this paper is to introduce the status of research and studies on the history of astronomy in some Arab countries, in regard to research, studies, translations and manuscript editing, including the research activities in Sharjah (UAE). The focus is laid on a proposal for establishing an International Foundation for the History of Islamic Sciences, as an independent international, non profit and legal foundation whose headquarters are suggested to be hosted at the University City of Sharjah.
The research activities in the history of Arabic sciences, including astronomy, are currently very good in many universities and heritage research centers at many Arab countries. These activities include conferences, workshops, symposia, research, graduates studies, editing manuscripts, translations, etc.
The following paragraphs will present examples of some important current research results into the history of Arabic astronomy in several Arab countries.
2. Current Research
2.1. The Institute for the History of Arabic Science at the University of Aleppo, Syria
This institute (website: www.alepuniv.shern.net) is very active in research and graduate studies in the History of Arabic and Muslim sciences. The Institute was established in the University of Aleppo in 1976 with the main objective of discovering the Arabic and Muslim contributions in science and their impacts on human civilisation. It has an intensive graduate program and already accomplished 13 PhD theses and 27 MSc theses in history of science, while the current researches are 4 PhD and 20 MSc monographs. The institute is very active in editing scientific heritage manuscripts, translations and writing books. It has a good library which contains around 2300 copies of different manuscripts, including photograph and Xerox copies and 460 original manuscript copies. The institute has three departments: History of Basic Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Applied Sciences. The third department deals with studies, editing, and graduate programs on the Arabic and Muslim contributions and achievements in the history of sciences, and part of the research deals with the history of Arabic astronomy. Among the recent graduate projects, we mention (Shalhob 2006) :
– Jawami' 'ilm al-nujum wa-usul al-harakat al-samawiya by Al-Farghani (Loa'ay 2009);– Al-mughni fi ahkam al-nujum by Ibn Hibinta (10th century).
2.2. Tunisia
In Tunisia, two major organizations deal with the history of Arabic astronomy (Alsagheer 2010):
1. The Society of the Historiographers: This institute has an interest in the astronomical manuscripts such as:
– The publication of the text of Abu Al-Hassan Kushyar ibn Labân Madkhal ila sina'at ahkam al-nujum, written in 1130 CE; it presents the principles of astronomy;
– The study of works of astronomy based on copies from the British Library, such as the Mas'udi Canon by Al-Biruni (ca 1149 CE) and three manuscript copies of Thabit ibn Qurra's edition of Ptolemy's Almagest (Kitab al-Majesti), one of his most famous contribution in astronomy, and his writing on the visibility of the crescent (copied in 1242 CE).
2. The Civilization Department in Tunis University: Edition of works of astronomy such as Khefiat Aflaton al-sughra, Minhag al-talib fi ta'dil al-kawakib by Ibn al-Banna al-Murrakushi, an elementary text in astronomy, the poetry of Sheikh Abdurrahman al-Khudari, and Zayjarat Ibn al-Shatir.
2.3. The Iraqi Arab Scientific Heritage Revival Centre at Baghdad University
This center made good contributions in the history of the Arab sciences, including astronomy. It has a large number of research papers, editing manuscripts, translations, graduate students thesis, etc, but unfortunately because of the unstable situation in the country, the number of researchers in this field has greatly decreased. We hope it will flourish again.
The center has four departments:
– Applied and basic sciences (partially on astronomical research);
– Medicine and pharmacy;
– Engineering and architecture;
– Arts, humanities, economics, law, philosophy and social sciences.
2.4. Morocco
A research group in the University Mohammed Vth in Rabat is working on the edition of a manuscript in astronomy from an unknown author. It is an old manuscript and it contains a description of the solar system. Among its contents: basic knowledge in astronomy, theoretical and applied, Al-awfaq for Al-Ghazali, Al-Afaq wa-'l-awfaq, day and night timing, hisab, Al-'usul fi al-nujum, astrology, etc.
2.5. Sultan Qabous University in Oman
Edition and analysis of manuscripts in astronomy (i.e., Kashf Al-Asrar Al-Khafia fi 'ilm Al-Ajram Al-Samawia) and other works on navigation.
2.6. Sudia Arabia
We take the current research at King Abdul-Aziz University for Science and Technology as an example:
2.7. United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah
2.7.1. Department of History and Islamic Civilization:
Many research projects are currently undertaken, such as:
2.7.2. Dr. Sultan Al-Qassimi Centre of Gulf Studies
The centre provides researchers with integrated and comprehensive historical and geographical studies about the Arabian Gulf region as well as the developments it experienced. (For more information, click here),
2.7.3. Jumaa Almajed Centre for Culture and Heritage
Located in Dubai, the Centre provides a large quantity of manuscripts, many of which are on scientific subjects. It owns a rich library, made available to scholars. Besides providing restoration services for Arabic manuscripts in many countries, the Jumaa Almajed Centre offers research grants. (Visit the website of the Centre by clicking here).
3. The Proposal for the creation of the International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences (IFHAMS)
3.1. The concept
One of the resolutions of the First International Conference on the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences, which was held at Sharjah University during the period 24-27 March 2008, was to establish an International Foundation for the History of Arab & Muslim Sciences (IFHAMS). A large number of scholars who attended the conference proposed the establishment of this structure.
The IFHAMS should be an independent international, non profit and legal foundation with an independent budget, whose headquarters will be located at the University of Sharjah, UAE. It will establish branches and associations with scientific bodies throughout the world. Its board of management and board of trustees will consist of Arab, Muslim, and Orientalist scientists and scholars who are well known locally, regionally and internationally (King 2008).
The membership of IFHAMS will consist of scholars and researchers from Arab, Islamic, and international academic institutions who are interested in the history of Arabic and Muslim sciences.
3.2. Vision & Mission
Vision: The IFNAMS aspires to become a distinguished center for publicising the contributions of Arab and Muslim scholars in sciences, and their influence on contemporary science and the service of humanity.
Mission: The Foundation will be responsible of reviving, collecting, maintaining and translating Islamic scientific heritage. It also endeavors to build bridges for better communication between different cultures through conferences, colloquia, and workshops.
3.3. Objectives
4. Mechanisms of achieving the objectives of the IFNAMS
4.1. Revival of Arabic and Islamic heritage, maintaining it, and introducing it at local, regional, and international levels, through:
1. Coordination with universities, institutions, academic centers, libraries, and records throughout the world to facilitate access to Arabic and Islamic manuscripts;
2. Encouraging Arabic and Islamic universities to name classrooms, auditora, and halls after Arab and Muslim scientists;
3. Construction of an Internet site in many languages whose main purpose is to introduce different aspects of Arabic and Islamic heritage;
4. Production of a series of documentaries to be distributed to TV stations in order to introduce the achievements of Arab and Muslim scientists in different fields of knowledge;
5. Establishment of a specialized museum devoted to the history of Arab and Muslim sciences whose headquarters will be the city of Sharjah, where models such as instruments, tools, and manuscripts of Arab and Muslim scientists will be put on display;
6. Issuing a refereed journal in English and Arabic specializing in the history of Arab and Muslim sciences;
7. Encouraging the ministries of education and relevant institutions of higher education in Arab and Muslim countries to teach the history of Arab and Muslim sciences in different stages, and to encourage graduate students to write dissertations in this field.
4.2. Preparation of researchers and training them in different aspects of the Arabic and Islamic scientific heritage:
1. Establishing chairs for Arab and Muslim Sciences in a number of international universities in collaboration with relevant international organizations;
2. Allocating scholarships for M.A. and Ph.D. studies in some international universities to study the history of Arabic and Muslim sciences, and also to support relevant research;
3. Establishment of an award to be called "The Sharjah International Award for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences" to be awarded to scientists and researchers from all over the world, who best highlight the achievements of Arab and Islamic civilization;
4. Establishment of a specialized library in the field of the Arabic and Islamic history of sciences.
4.3. Sponsoring scholars interested in Arabic and Islamic scientific heritage, and supporting their work, whether theoretical, practical, or technical, at local, regional, and international levels:
1. Cooperation with international organizations and relevant academic institutions to compile a multi-language lexicon of scientific terms and nomenclature which were used by Arab and Muslim scholars and which have enriched human thought;
2. Holding regional and international conferences and participating in them in order to link Arabic and Islamic scientific heritage with current scientific and technical discoveries;
3. Establishment of a special bureau of translation to serve the objectives of the Foundation;
4. Holding seminars, colloquia, and workshops.
4.4. IFHAMS departments and fields of awards will be:
1. History of pure sciences;2. History of applied sciences;3. History of engineering, industrial, and military sciences;4. History of medical sciences;5. History of human sciences;6. History of jurisprudence sciences;7. Translation of the best work in Arabic and Islamic sciences.
4.5. The Award and research unit
The Foundation will propose to handle all preparations related to the award: publicity, correspondence, invitations, and ceremony of delivering the award.
4.6. Research Projects Unit
Its mission will be:
1. Establishing a data base in Arabic and Muslim sciences (comprising data about the scholars, their books, original manuscripts, theses, scholars' S&T contributions, patents, translation works, etc).
2. Sky Map: Describing the contributions of the Arab and Muslim astronomers in observations and studies of the celestial objects and phenomena;
3. Creating a talented scientists' patronage centre.
We must note at the end of this enumeration of the IFNAMS' program, vision, objectives and organisation that the Foundation's project is still a proposal under study; it will be submitted to the Sharjah Higher authorities for approval.
5. References
* Dean of the College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAEPresident of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences
by: Professor Hamid M. K. Al-Naimy, Sat 17 July, 2010
[Proceedings of the conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World organised by FSTC, London, 25-26 May 2010].
The following article presents a brief status about the transmission of Muslim scientific texts, and how the physical means by which it was done may have affected their reception and influence in both the Muslim world and Europe. The article documents in particular the traces of existence of printing in early Islam, several centuries before the invention of printing by Gutenberg in the 15th century. The Stellar and Lunar Keys to Medieval Muslim Agriculture by: Dr. Zohor IdrisiDr Zohor Idrisi
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In this excellent statement addressed by HH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of El Hassan Science City and President of the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, in the opening sessions of the international conference "1001 Inventions: Discover Muslim Heritage in Our World", issues of the past glory of Muslim science are evoked in the perspective of innovative projects that are being developed in the present. HH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan alluded particularly to the current collaboration between The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization and scientific institutions in Jordan to develop an iconic brand in the spirit of our ingenious forebears. Statement of HE Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu in the Opening Session by: Prof. Ekmeleddin IhsanogluProfessor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
In this elogious statement addressed to the international conference organised by Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization (FSTC) in London, HE Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and a world class historian of science expresses his admiration for the efforts deployed by FSTC to promote the knowledge about Muslim heritage and outlines the salient traits of the contribution of Muslim civilisation to world history and culture. Heritage Research for Cultural Inter-Appreciation in the Balkans by: Sali ShahsivariSali Shahsivari
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Nadal had the tougher draw and it showed. He needed to grind out three-set wins against tricky Ernests Gulbis and fellow Spaniard David Ferrer. Then the Rafa show really began, as he easily took out #6-ranked Tomas Berdych in the semifinals.
Federer won his first service game again Rafa, and then the wheels came off. He didn't win another game in the set. Roger doesn't seem to be as confident against Rafa as he does against other players, and his energy level is not as high. And that's a recipe for disaster against the confident, energetic Nadal.
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The massive cloud of ash gently floating in the breeze across the skyline, wondering if it was part of a nuclear fallout of some kind.
Clutching my daughter's tiny hands to mine wondering if we'd see another dawn together.
Rushing to get my copy of Jim Dwyer's book on the 1993 World Trade Center bombing with it's eerie prediction that they would try again
Idiotically wondering whether I'd be able to publish our newspaper Irish Voice that day.
A feeling unlike any except the time I was in an earthquake in San Francisco and the very ground seemed to open and rumble at my feet.
Knowing at that moment of the second plane's impact all bets were off. Someone was out to kill us all
Crying as I lined up with thousands outside a firehouse on the Upper East Side and seeing the stricken firemen return from another futile day seeking their comrades.
Reading the hundreds of flyers pasted everywhere of families desperately seeking loved ones.
Being so proud that Ireland alone of any country, announced a day of national mourning.
Realizing with shock that I had stood for photographs at the WTC at our Wall Street 50 event in July with two men who were later killed on 9/11.
Interviewing the widows and parents of so many for my book 'Fire in the Morning' about the Irish on that day and being so impressed with their poise and grace under such awful pressure.
Three days later standing close to where the buildings once stood and realizing for the first time what their absence would always mean to our wounded city.
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seanomelbourne | Sep 15, 2010, 07:28 PM EDT
Watchman I have read pieces in the press by McKittrick
surely you cannot see him as an impartial observer in Irish affairs. Are you fudging figures? if you extrapolate army,police and other armed government entities your 1824 figure is rather spurious.And what deaths are removed to give you 900. Given that over 3000 people perished your figure do not add up.
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hancock | Sep 15, 2010, 02:57 PM EDT
So what?
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Watchman | Sep 15, 2010, 02:44 PM EDT
hancock: No, but the recent Troubles did.
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hancock | Sep 15, 2010, 12:56 PM EDT
Watchman killing in Ireland didn't start in 1969.
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Watchman | Sep 15, 2010, 11:01 AM EDT
seanomelbourne: I'm sorry to hear that you think I lack credibility and am out to excuse "British murder in Ireland". I didn't say the killings by loyalists were "irrelevant". I was making the point that neither the loyalists nor Crown forces killed the most people, or even the most non-combatants. That particular palm goes to the Provisional IRA and other republican groups. I think I know the book you're talking about: Lost Lives, edited by my good friend David McKittrick, with whom I'm having dinner in Belfast next week. If you consult it carefully, you will find the number of deaths attributed to each organisation clearly listed. I'm in France at the moment and don't have my copy to hand, but according to the reputable Cain archive, quoting independent research, the IRA was responsible for the deaths of 1,824 people between July 1969 and December 2001 (with others since by spinoff groups), during which time it lost approximately 275 of its own members. Over much the same period, loyalist groups are estimated, between them, to have murdered some 900 people, the majority of them innocent Catholics. I don't seek to justify loyalist violence any more than I seek to justify unwarranted killings by the British Army and the RUC, both of which bodies in their time have placed me under arrest. But discredit where discredit is due. Oh, and by the way, you need to look up the word extrapolate. It means to apply one set of facts or one line of argument to another, unresolved, debate.
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Monsoonman | Sep 14, 2010, 11:18 PM EDT
I look at what corrupt leaders of my country have done to it, especially the ones that fixed the mortgage and banking system to make it a liberal wet dream, where everyone deserved a loan from the banks even if they didn't have a job and could never repay the loan....it was the only "fair" thing to do, it was the liberal thing to do. BTW: I have always been a proponent of American taxpayer dollars being spent for American infrastructure be open to bid for only American firms. Private enterprise is an entirely different story.
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seanomelbourne | Sep 14, 2010, 09:02 PM EDT
Monsoonman you're doing it again you cannot be a free marketeer and be a bleeding heart when some international company(ies)wins a contract. We have that problem here with Chinese,Japanese,American and other groups win contracts.It is only when an economy is in dire straits that the populace notice these anomalies and if isolationism is your new mantra it would further destroy your economy. You cannot preach Reaganomics(open market)no rules and hide behind trade barriers when you feel threatened. By the way look what Reaganomics and greed did to your financial system 2 yrs ago and still suffering.You can easy sidekick that bone blame Obama. One would think he had been in office for 10 yrs with all the GOP garbage and innuendo he has endured.
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maloney | Sep 14, 2010, 03:25 PM EDT
Infrastructure is another attempt to find ways to sink the country a little lower & make the people think he is doing something good. Monsoon hit the nail on the head. If passed it will cost 100 times more than it should like everything else he touches.
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Monsoonman | Sep 14, 2010, 10:44 AM EDT
Infrastructure lad is what you need a government for, that and national defense, if anything those are the key ingredients....Everything else is vote buying fluff and nanny state politics. I have no bone to pick with real infrastructure expenditures. I do have a problem with obamas politicization of those infrastrure improvements. Forcing the builders of them to be a certain race or color, or sex, or sexual orientation. Requiring them to pay union dues and hiring only union workers, who in turn with their benefits and dues donate directly to the democrat party. Yes I do have a problem with some of it lad. The work should go to the lowest qualified U.S. company bidding on those projects...You do know red chinese government owned construction companies are doing some of this infrastucture work in the USA?
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seanomelbourne | Sep 13, 2010, 08:02 PM EDT
Moonsoonman Obama wishes to spend more money on aging infrastructure and you have chastised him in past blogs for big spending. Your mantra of "small government and less spending" seems rather shallow now that you are face to face with a local problem.
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seanomelbourne | Sep 13, 2010, 07:55 PM EDT
Watchman I don't understand your logic you extrapolate the bombing of bars and attacks on the nationalist population by pro British terrorist groups as if their deaths were irrelevant in the scheme of things I do possess a book listing every death and who was at fault (over 3000). Are you looking for an excuse to justify British murder in Ireland. Your piece lacks credibility.
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Monsoonman | Sep 13, 2010, 11:29 AM EDT
Sean me boy...Yes I am fine, thank you for the concern. Investigators are looking at a 30" natural gas line at 300 psi. The line is made of steel, is 50 y.o., wrapped I am sure, but under constant bombardment by electrolysis in the soil(no not the hair removal type). The investigation will show the explosion came as a result of a spark. Our infrastructure is aging and needs the capital expenditures to replace the failing pieces...We also need money for the illegal aliens healthcare, housing and benefits too? What to do?...Another explosion like that could kill illegal aliens! Obama will make the right decision and replace any aging gas lines that happen to be near illegal alien abodes.
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hancock | Sep 13, 2010, 11:24 AM EDT
The English are the cause. The army "behaved badly", I could see you almost choking those words out on your keyboard. P.S. Ireland's trouble with England didn't start in 1969.
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Watchman | Sep 13, 2010, 04:22 AM EDT
Seanomelbourne: I don't have the stats to hand, but, excluding the toxic contribution of the UDA, UFF, UVF etc, I'd be prepared to bet that more innocents were killed by the IRA, INLA, dissident IRAs etc, than ever fell victim to the British Army or the RUC. Whenever there were fatalities as the result of an IRA bomb, in most instances it was non-combatants who died. The number killed must run into the hundreds. In fact, if we leave out obvious incidents like Bloody Sunday (and there were only ever a tiny handful of these), nearly of those shot dead by the Army and police over the 30 years of the Troubles were armed Republicans, or, in some cases, armed Loyalists. The number of IRA funerals is evidence of this. After a shooting, the volunteers would be buried with full military honours, including shots fired over the graves. This was because they were considered soldiers who had died in action. the "disappeared," murdered by the Provos, received no burial at all. Women and children killed in bomb attacks, as at Claudy and Omagh, were buried by their families, with the IRA (real or realer) denying responsibility. Of course the loyalist organisations did despicable things. They were pure evil. And on occasions the Army and the RUC behaved badly and killed innocent people, usually – but not always – in error. That said, the balance sheet is clear. The Provisional IRA was the number one agent of terror throughout the Troubles, and was backed throughout by Irish America. The judgement of history may be that the campaign of violence was a necessary evil, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't evil.
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DennisQ | Sep 13, 2010, 12:58 AM EDT
Let's leave wishful thinking out of it, Ajreaper. Take a look at the video.
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Fantasy in Review: 'The Drowning City' by Amanda Downum
I was desperate for something to read and I was browsing the shelves of my local Barnes and Noble when I came across this book. I decided to give it a shot for a few reasons. The book said it was part of the Necromancer Chronicles. I like Necromancers. I like protagonist necromancers quite a bit … Read more


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"128: When Faith Endures," Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, no. 128
I will not doubt, I will not fear;
God's love and strength are always near.
His promised gift helps me to find
An inner strength and peace of mind.
I give the Father willingly
My trust, my prayers, humility.
His Spirit guides; his love assures
That fear departs when faith endures.
Text: Naomi W. Randall, 1908–2001. © 1985 IRI
Music: Stephen M. Jones, b. 1960. © 1985 IRI
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In today's press this is highlighted as being ready to go next month.
Anyone know if this is true or just pre-Electioneering?
The Enforcer!
In today's press this is highlighted as being ready to go next month.
Anyone know if this is true or just pre-Electioneering?
The Enforcer!
Well, Suriya said they are going to do so ... and imposing 15 Baht flat rate -> just folliwng the Seoul Subway whcih apply 20 Baht fare rate for the tickets....
Sound like a populist propaganda indeed ... ONLy a DAMNED FOOLS would BELIEVE his LIE for 15 baht flat rate!
For the case of Seoul, they can produce theri own Subway rolling stocks for exportation ... so the cost is lower ... Even so, both companies who Run Seoul subway are in very deep in BLOODY RED.
For the case of OTP Plan, it can be described as follows:
Total Cost: 521.619 Billion Baht
Services: 165.486 Billion Baht -> 55 billion from the Budget and the rest of services from 110.486 Billion Baht Loan
Infrastructure: 356.133 Billion Baht -> 150 billion Baht from Budget, 36 billion Baht from nationalization at very bargianing price and then sell an IPO at very high price, 170.333 billion Baht from BMA such as the new automobile license fee, fuel funds, the toll from the cars passing through Ratchadaphisek, Rveune from the land management, and the service revenues from Skytrian and SUbway.
So far so good ...
I did see the news item about the government purchasing the Skytrain/Subway () but the details were so sketchy I decided not to post it... It sounds like it was what they hoped would happen...
Quite understand your views. I was not sure if it was because a certain "independent" gubernatorial candidate (who may not have a degree) has been talking at meeting about low BTS/MRTA fares!!Originally posted by admin
It sounds like it was what they hoped would happen...
But then I have suspicious nature!!!
The Enforcer!
TPP is what I call it.
Remember when Khun Samak announced 10 Baht flat rate for BTS? He didn't make it.
Thai government is trying to undermine the progress of mass transit projects. There are lots of economists who disagreed and I think they are right. Using taxpayer money in a very unwised way.
BTS.....They have gone all alone without any supports. They are debted ridden and nobody cares. OH! Khun Kiree will never sell his stock for sure.
We can go forward but we need your stock!! (WE NEED THAT CHEAP,TOO!)
Particularly when Mr. Suriya said about 15 Baht fare. Considering how much BMCL earned daily based on 10 Baht fare ..... revenue was 2 MB daily. You can earn more with distance based fare + flat fares to attracts passengers from all segments.
15 Baht is just like 30 Baht medical treatment ....... that's another form of populist policies.
Even they make it, I do not think I can built a complete mass transit network within 6 years. Seoul took almost 30 years and it is still expanding. DC since 1973 but it is also expanding!!
Who said about traffic solution within 6 months in 1996, but changed to 6 years later???
Big Jeuw (Gen Chavalitr) did that within 2 months!! ($1 = 50 Baht), that's why he was not drown himself in Mae Kong River (he achieved something Traffic Policy Office should be proud of!!).
An overall cheap transport system (integrated BTS, MRTA, SRT and Buses) does make sense and can work (see London in early 1980s) but NOT if you still allow 12,000 new cars a WEEK onto the roads!!
Sadly, all I see and hear are cheap, political posturing!!
The Enforcer!
Re: Govt should finance sky train project with offshore loans
The Nation, Apr 07 , 2005
"The government should seek Bt70 billion in offshore loans to invest in new seven routes of the elevated electric train system in order to alleviate government's budget spending."
But apparently this refers to the mass transit lines in the master plan, which is limited to subway and SRT. 7 new Skytrain routes??? Misleading!
"The new seven routes elevated train project needs a total investment of Bt410 billion, where Bt280 billion will come from the state to finance the construction of tunnels and rails and the remaining Bt130 billion from the private sector for locomotives and bogies."
Ever seen an elevated train running in a tunnel?
(Well, it might be thinkable in certain (special) settings, such as a rail line through mountainous terrain with a succession of bridges and tunnels, but definitely not in Bangkok!)
Of course we (=informed 2Bangkok readers) know what this is all about -- and that long stretches of the so-called subway extensions will in fact be elevated lines -- but the general public doesn't!
And another instance:
"Anat Arbhabhiroma, adviser to BTS, which runs the Skytrain, said the operator is ready and able to operate extended light-rail lines from On Nut to Samrong and Taksin Bridge to Petkasem."
(from MASS TRANSIT EXTENSION: MRTA seeks wider govt role, The Nation, 18 April 2005)
I doubt he said that (or he must be a badly informed adviser - but I'd rather think the reporter screwed it up)..... The Skytrain is not a light-rail system.
No, it is not! But some people think it is.
Worst of all, some transport news is from OTP itself. They create public misunderstandings for many aspects since they misunderstand several things.
Farang transport engineers here just keep shaking their heads in disbelief. Just like 5 years' mass transit plan which they eventually khow they will not make it. Now it is a 10 years's plan.
Blame it on OPEC (oil price).
K Nekochan,
Here's one Farang transport consultant shaking his head in the UK as we speak!
I saw all this in the papers when I was out the other week and was confused then. It doesn't get any better.
I'm back out there the week after next to try to bottom out the Korat HSR issue. We are looking to persuade SRT that standard gauge is the way to go. We'll see!
Khun White Nancy,
I presume you do not understand Thai. That's an advantage. So, you do not have to answer silly questions to transport committee about what speed flow curve is......
Or how did you do your analysis?
I know that there are no FS studies of Yellow and Pink lines. Mr. 20% just decided and BANG! OTP jumped into conclusion it was good.
You have master plan but no ridership forecast, no fare test ...... just nothing but in time for the election
ShinCorp Trying to Takeover BTS
Thairath - July 15, 2005
Now,the creditors got the contact from ShinCorps that ShinCorps is going
to buy the BTS Debts from the creditors such as KfW and otehr domestic creditors -> at the 50% discounted price (from the current 850 million US$ for KfW case and 13 billion Baht for domestic creditors suchasIFCTwhcih has been taken over by TMB[the checkbook of ShinCorps], and SCB) to
takeover BTSC.
After the debt buyout, Shincorps would ask BTSC to cut down the registered capital to payoff the debts and raise the ticket prices to 45 baht ceiling.
Even today, BTSCstill operate at loss ...indefinitely posepone the IPO despite of the 400000 passengers a day ... Failture toperform debt restructure woudl discourage the company from offer IPO.
so i suppose this now means the skytrain has permission to lay tracks wherever it wants to.
This measurement has come up asthe governemnt has found than they have to little Baht and Dollars in theri coffer to do this Nationalization scheme.
Furthermore, the cost overrrun by 4 billion Baht even without digging the tunnel due to fuel hike and baht depreciation ... with the additional 8 billion Baht inthe case of digging 4-km tunnel for purple line and the additional 20 billion Baht for digging both tunnels for purple line and blue ring ....
Now, MTHAI.com have barred me from postign my comments because my comments are so CAUSTIC and ACIDIC that those who live in Taopoon have asked MTHAI.com to PROHIBIT me from participating the webboard by locking the IP Address.
They barred you? that's too drastic!!!
Can the govt forces KfW to sell Shin BTS share at 50% discount price? is that legal?
What about BMA, I thought they already budgeted for the skytrain expansion civil works?
I do feel for the Kanjanapas family though - not because their wealth is dwindling, but because they, of all people, have the guts to stick with this project from the beginning. Too bad if the company can't go public.


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