vagabond48 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 http://www.chiangmaicitynews.com/news.php?id=3565 From the above article, Governor asks Media Not to Wear Face Masks or write about Pollution as it Creates Bad Image - Chiang Mai Netizens Furious Mar 28, 2014Environment CityNews – Local reporters have taken to social media – though oddly not the mainstream media - to slam Governor Wichian Puttiwinyu for recent comments. According to a handful of local reporters who wish to remain anonymous, two weeks ago, when Chiang Mai was smothered in dark smog the governor beseeched the local media, during an informal question and answer session, to report on the positivity of local weather, claiming that the air was still fresh and that the media had a role and responsibility in helping to promote tourism. This morning, following another meeting, the governor asked the members of press who were surrounding him (many with face masks on) to refrain from wearing face masks as it would alarm people, including visitors. There are Line and Facebook groups where many members of the press are currently sharing their shock and outrage at the governor’s comments, with most showing their displeasure that the governor is more concerned about the image of Chiang Mai than the health of Chiang Mai’s people. What the Governor should have said was " don't bother wearing those face masks since they are worthless against our current serious air pollution problem" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 perception IS reality...(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 re two weeks ago, when Chiang Mai was smothered in dark smog its not good today pic taken 10 minits ago ! dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) They are taking example from the acting PM who operates via FB. Edited March 29, 2014 by Bpuumike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xen Posted March 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2014 I always thought face masks, like the ones they are wearing ,are primarily to stop the wearer from spreading germs, just like a surgeon does in a operating theatre, and to war them for two long outside they become clogged with whatever particles floating around and leave the wearer more susceptible to germs/bacteria or whatever because they are breathing in what has been caught in the mask. Silly me , now i learn they are for show . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Go check out Japan in Winter . Basically entire society of people wearing masks. It's mostly a fad and has no real effect on public health. One can't tell which girl is cute or not, a real drag. Edited March 30, 2014 by arunsakda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighlander Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Kind of like using straws; all style, no substance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Is it surprising?? Sent from my GT-I9500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanjack Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 the masks do stop large particles from entering your lungs. Wear one for a day and see how dirty it gets. most of that dirt would have entered your respiratory system. they really should have more tight fitting masks though like the dust masks worn doing construction work. If they want to stop 99% they would need the cartridge based masks but none will wear those. they get too hot. I bought tight fitting dust masks for all my wood workers and cartridge based masks for my painters but after 1 or 2 days no one would wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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