National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand Thai National Observatory (TNO) is NARIT's main facility, atop Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province. The concept of a national astronomical research institute was discussed for the first time in the Assembly of the Deans of the Faculty of Science in Thai universities. On July 20, 2004, commemorating His Majesty King Bhumibol's 80th Birthday Anniversary in 2007 and marking the bicentenary of the life and work of King Mongkut the "Father of Thai Science" the government approved the establishment of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), under the
Masahiro Doi home runs, 113 RBI, and a .998 OPS. In 1975, his first season with the Lions, Doi led the Pacific League in home runs, with 34. Doi finished his career among the all-time NPB leaders with 465 home runs (11th all-time) and 1,400 RBI (12th all-time). WIth more than 2,000 career hits, he became a member of the Meikyukai, or the Golden Players Club. After retiring from playing, he became a coach with the Lions. Masahiro Doi He is the current batting coach for the Chunichi Dragons. Born in Kashiwara, Osaka, Doi attended Daitetsu High School, dropping out before graduation.