BANGKOK, Oct 6 (TNA) – The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) along with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has taken immediate action to implement a targeted emergency alert system, utilizing cell broadcast technology.

 

The DES Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong said the Prime Minister expressed concerns regarding the shooting incident at the Siam Paragon Mall, particularly regarding the effectiveness of targeted emergency alerts in cases of emergencies or disasters.

 

In response to this, the DES Ministry has taken quick measures to improve the emergency alert system.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-06

 

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Since I do not wish to be "targeted" I hope one can opt out of this system.

I know there will be a few 'tin-foil-hatters' out there who get triggered by the word 'targeted'... however, IF an Emergency Alert system is to work anything like it does in Japan, it can only be a good thing.

 

For example...  a couple of years ago landed in Japan...  dumped bags at hotel and went out, a few beers later I was back at the hotel taking a shower and suddenly felt dizzy....  (I thought it was the booze!)... After stepping out of the shower and saw the EarthQuake alerts on my phone... 

My Japanese friend called me up and asked if I'd felt the earth quake. 

 

I was data-roaming on Thai Sim... so the alert didn't come in via any registered number, it was targeted to 'all cell users' - an excellent system.

 

This would work well for Tsunami's any other natural disasters and of course terrorism which triggered this announcement. 

 

 

 

Thailand speeds up warning system after Siam Paragon shooting
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Times of India.

 

Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister confirmed the development of a cell broadcast (CB) emergency warning system. Set to be ready for deployment within the next six months to a year, the system is a collaborative project coordinated by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in liaison with mobile service providers.

 

The decision to develop this CB system comes in the wake of a fatal shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall. The incident, which claimed two lives and injured five others, highlighted the urgent need for an effective public warning system.

 

The CB technology, chosen for its ability to transmit emergency warnings to all devices connected to mobile networks within a specified area, is currently under development and testing.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-07

 

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Methinks the bullets are enough of a warning vs an SMS 10 minutes after everything happened...more hairbrain from dog-and-pony show.

On 10/5/2023 at 6:46 PM, Blue Muton said:

At least he didn’t get all ‘confused’ about who won the election.

Exactly. You can turn off emergency alerts on your phone. They did the same in the UK in April. It seems Thailand is reading the same script. Covid response to a digital cashless society it feels like we are being herded into a very uncertain future. It's sounds hopeless but people need to stop complying 

11 hours ago, Crossy said:

Since I do not wish to be "targeted" I hope one can opt out of this system.

If this is like what's been set up in the US, then no - it's a national emergency warning system, and you can't opt out other than by turning off your phone. There was a test of the US system on Wednesday - the first in two or three years - and all phones sounded an alarm and gave a message at 2:20pm Eastern Time. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

BANGKOK, Oct 6 (TNA) – The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) along with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has taken immediate action to implement a targeted emergency alert system, utilizing cell broadcast technology.

 

The DES Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong said the Prime Minister expressed concerns regarding the shooting incident at the Siam Paragon Mall, particularly regarding the effectiveness of targeted emergency alerts in cases of emergencies or disasters.

 

In response to this, the DES Ministry has taken quick measures to improve the emergency alert system.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-06

 

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Remember being Thailand, it wont work. 

They always try to come up with something after any bad event or disaster just to look like they are doing something, but we all know it’s mostly just talk and will come after spending millions on a committee to find someone to fleece them out and line their pockets with a sub par system that will not be effective or will not be used properly or maintained. 

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US rolled out a Test earlier this week nationwide…. The message said it was a test. ..the news shows everyone check their message at one time… 

13 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

This would work well for Tsunami's any other natural disasters and of course terrorism which triggered this announcement. 

Something Thailand could do with with more than anything.

14 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Something Thailand could do with with more than anything.

I think it is a great idea.....I can put the alarm SMS through Google Translate as I duck the bullets!

3 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I think it is a great idea.....I can put the alarm SMS through Google Translate as I duck the bullets!

Should sound something like Win-win-win.

It would be more beneficial to design a better response time for police and emergency action and ensure it's updated and functional 24/7 . 

Yep, Thailand speed up things, for a week and then we forget again. Back to normal. ???? 

3 hours ago, Bim Smith said:

Exactly. You can turn off emergency alerts on your phone. They did the same in the UK in April. It seems Thailand is reading the same script. Covid response to a digital cashless society it feels like we are being herded into a very uncertain future. It's sounds hopeless but people need to stop complying 

Yes, they always do things in small steps, but everything globally seems aligned for the same. Less privacy, more control.

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

It would be more beneficial to design a better response time for police and emergency action and ensure it's updated and functional 24/7 . 

Far too logical for here I'd say...

9 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Yes, they always do things in small steps, but everything globally seems aligned for the same. Less privacy, more control.

You would have looked smarter if you had ignored that post.....there is no reason to mention Covid nor consider the comment if it does!

More Paranoia and insecurity from the Country that invented it

6 hours ago, freedomnow said:

Methinks the bullets are enough of a warning vs an SMS 10 minutes after everything happened...more hairbrain from dog-and-pony show.

I agree. It would be useless for a mall shooting - the sound of bullets being fired was enough to alert people at Paragon. But for the very rare situations affecting masses of people, yes. Do it. Follow the lead of other countries. Catch up.

Tell all those ministers, directors, governor, superintendents, generals and lieutenants to put up a loud speaker at head office of Thailand's Royal police (a mere 400 metres away from Siam Paragon) as well as at police hospital being 650 metres away. This would have - possibly, but not sure - resulted in a faster response time than the apparent 90 - 120 minutes which it took for anyone to show up. 

Everything else is utter nonsense, waste of money and nothing but stale warm air from where the sun never shines ????

 

Edited October 7, 20232 yr by Sydebolle

There will be an Ad for CP Sausages included for sure.

Or a Buy Insurance link.

3 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Yes, they always do things in small steps, but everything globally seems aligned for the same. Less privacy, more control.

Exactly, cashless society, more control, no more banks, more control,  electric cars, turn off the power, more control, 15 minute cities, total control......I am often called a conspiracy theorist, but I do not care, W.H.O. , W.E.F. and others, want it all. Look who owns the highest percentage of shares in all major businesses from Microsoft, to Google, to Farcebook, CNN, Fox, ABC, All the big Pharma companies, all the food companies.....Blackrock, and Vanguard. It is as obvious as the nose on your face what is happening. 

No doubt including a tracing ability 

5 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Exactly, cashless society, more control, no more banks, more control,  electric cars, turn off the power, more control, 15 minute cities, total control......I am often called a conspiracy theorist, but I do not care, W.H.O. , W.E.F. and others, want it all. Look who owns the highest percentage of shares in all major businesses from Microsoft, to Google, to Farcebook, CNN, Fox, ABC, All the big Pharma companies, all the food companies.....Blackrock, and Vanguard. It is as obvious as the nose on your face what is happening. 

If it quacks like a duck.... you sound like a conspiracy theorist. How do the WHO want it all? And what does that even mean? Who are these "others"? How is the idea of communities having easy access to essential places and services without having to use a car a bad thing? There is nothing about banning cars, it is about making livable spaces without car culture, many places in Europe have done this for decades now. 

 

What you are complaining about is rich people and capitalism. 

Would this change have saved either of the lives lost in the shooting? No. It is just political show to look like they are doing something. 

1 hour ago, PremiumLane said:

If it quacks like a duck.... you sound like a conspiracy theorist. How do the WHO want it all? And what does that even mean? Who are these "others"? How is the idea of communities having easy access to essential places and services without having to use a car a bad thing? There is nothing about banning cars, it is about making livable spaces without car culture, many places in Europe have done this for decades now. 

 

What you are complaining about is rich people and capitalism. 

Up to you mate. 

I always find our Issan village loudspeaker system useless. 

 

 

Edited October 7, 20232 yr by MrJ2U

If these warnings include intended visits outside of Khrungthep by politicians enabling residents to flee for the hills, I'm all for it.

21 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I know there will be a few 'tin-foil-hatters' out there who get triggered by the word 'targeted'... however, IF an Emergency Alert system is to work anything like it does in Japan, it can only be a good thing.

 

For example...  a couple of years ago landed in Japan...  dumped bags at hotel and went out, a few beers later I was back at the hotel taking a shower and suddenly felt dizzy....  (I thought it was the booze!)... After stepping out of the shower and saw the EarthQuake alerts on my phone... 

My Japanese friend called me up and asked if I'd felt the earth quake. 

 

I was data-roaming on Thai Sim... so the alert didn't come in via any registered number, it was targeted to 'all cell users' - an excellent system.

 

This would work well for Tsunami's any other natural disasters and of course terrorism which triggered this announcement. 

 

 

 

Woow, very interesting. I sort of heard of such a system, but didn't knew it was existing already !!! Thx for the info !