It works for space and for time as well:  this (near) / that (somehow far)

I may be wrong but it is interestion to me to think over your question.

1) The word this plural these is used to refer to a person, thing, idea etc. that has just been mentioned or to something that has just happened: We must make sure this doesn't happen again.

2) The word that plural those is used to refer to a person, thing, idea etc. that has already been mentioned or is already known about: There are lots of thinks that I need to learn before the trip to Moscow.

Thanks to eveyone for your answers ^^

Oh ok ^^ thank you Ivan!