The end of the ID card? Thailand to launch new Mobile ID system

[webfact]

The end of the ID card? Thailand to launch new Mobile ID system

 

Image: Daily News

 

The days of Thais having to carry their ID card with them are coming to an end with the development of an online system.

 

Daily News reported that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) working with other telecoms agencies will be introducing "Mobile ID" (instead of a card).

 

People who want to get the service just have to take their smart phone and ID card to their mobile operator and they will guide the user through the process that involves facial recognition and the use of a QR code. 

 

The new service is being promoted as a boon for Thais in accessing such things as online banking services, government services and online purchase as well as matters involving Thai driving licences. 

 

Mobile ID is expected to begin in the New Year.

 

Source: Daily News

 

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[RotBenz8888]

When will mobile passports be global standard, no need to carry an old-school paper book?

[chuang]

What about those without smart phones...

[Rancid]

50 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

When will mobile passports be global standard, no need to carry an old-school paper book?

As soon as they get the long list of compulsory vaccines also linked, the ones that need 2 -3 boosters every year...$$$.

[Salerno]

  

5 minutes ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

 

They cease to exist ????

 

[lopburi3]

5 minutes ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

We aren't smart enough to have an ID.  ????

 

I just gave up and switched to smart again (tried several times in the past).  This time phone seems to be better behaved (Galaxy A-01) than the off brands I tried in the past.  

[jackdd]

12 minutes ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

They don't use "Mobile ID" and have to carry their regular ID card instead.

[Tyler Visan]

Did it work with Thai Driving Licences? 

[Tyler Visan]

19 minutes ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

Or if you are in a bad WiFi or Data area, or run out of credit.

[CharlieH]

20 minutes ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

Whats the bet there will be a govt "assist" or upgrade incentive which will of course have some connection for someone to make a huge amount of money behind the scenes,

[Guffman]

If your battery runs out, you are removed from this plane of existance.

[bluesofa]

44 minutes ago, Tyler Visan said:

Did it work with Thai Driving Licences? 

Good point.

I remember after a false start (or two?) it was said you had to use the official App only. It was not acceptable to scan your DL yourself, as the police would not be prepared to accept it.

 

Has anyone used the official App and had interaction with the police with it?

[pokerface1]

So now authorities will know how you are and where you are. If you don't have a smartphone then you must be on the run..

 

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, pokerface1 said:

So now authorities will know how you are and where you are. If you don't have a smartphone then you must be on the run..

Or perhaps switch it off until you need to use it?

[Salerno]

Or wrap it in the leftover tinfoil.

[Justgrazing]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

 

People who want to get the service just have to take their smart phone and ID card to their mobile operator and they will guide the user through the process that involves facial recognition and the use of a QR code

 

Jess' like that as Tommy Cooper used to say .. but what if you drop your phone down the toilet .. you could then find yourself really in the sh*t ..

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 hours ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

They will be issued a PIN to use with their Nokia 3320.......

[lopburi3]

14 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

They will be issued a PIN to use with their Nokia 3320.......

You mean Nokia 3310 I suspect - as that is what I retired yesterday.  Had issue not hearing ringtones when in loud areas (like hospital talking to nurse) and found no way to adjust.  So now will make another attempt to tame a smart phone.  At least can adjust the ring loud enough and believe have turned off all the noisemaker alerts - but will kill the power at night to make sure.   Phones used to be just a hand crank turn to talk directly with operator.

[sevenhills]

4 hours ago, Guffman said:

If your battery runs out, you are removed from this plane of existance.

Keyword being Plane. ????

[n00dle]

Looks to me to be an excellent way to link every phone to a government id and keep tabs on the whole population. 

 

Next step is to roll it out and refuse service to anyone not signed up..

[Ireland32]

4 hours ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

Who doesn’t have a smart phone really my god 

[topt]

9 minutes ago, Ireland32 said:

Who doesn’t have a smart phone really my god 

My father - but to be fair he doesn't live in Thailand ????

[remifr]

5 hours ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

They will be required to run to the nearest phone booth to identiify themselves orally, given that they carry enough coins of course.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

Work in progress

[GreasyFingers]

2 hours ago, Ireland32 said:

Who doesn’t have a smart phone really my god 

My phone is smart but I am not.

[TEFLKrabi]

They should really invite a selection of users from here to their meetings to identify potential problems. If there’s one thing forum users are good at, it’s that.

[CorpusChristie]

4 minutes ago, TEFLKrabi said:

They should really invite a selection of users from here to their meetings to identify potential problems. If there’s one thing forum users are good at, it’s that.

 

   They would blame it all on Trump , thats all they ever go on about, some idiot always has to mention him in every thread 

[mikebell]

Will this stop Thais changing their identity every time they have an accident or run of bad luck?

[MaxYakov]

16 hours ago, Ireland32 said:

21 hours ago, chuang said:

What about those without smart phones...

Who doesn’t have a smart phone really my god 

I, for one. Oh, I actually have one that was given to me, but never use it. Which reminds me I should charge its battery, just to keep it from fully discharging. Never know, I may (be forced to) use the thing some day. ????

[bluesofa]

24 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Will this stop Thais changing their identity every time they have an accident or run of bad luck?

Or being imprisoned abroad for heroin smuggling?