8 hours ago, jacko45k said:

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

Any alarm would be in several languages for sure !!!

I wish the Thai government the best of luck with a new emergency system. Maybe it could inspire the US government. Thailand does not have the second amendment issue that people in the US grapple with endlessly. So perhaps the number of shootings can be kept to a minimum in Thailand.

 

 

Edited October 7, 20232 yr by jingjai9

Sounds similar to the UK system that was tested on 23rd April this year.  Technology is based on the Cell Tower, not SMS or an APP, which allows for localized incidents as well as country wide . I hope someone in Thailand remembers to transmit the message in English as well, as with all the other Thai language messages I get, they go straight in the delete bin.

The UK test was expected to target 90% of the UK mobiles, reality was closer to 50% due to technical issues, plus the fact only 88% of the UK at the time was 4/5G capable of reception (rural and dead-spots).  Solution is based on a 4/5G signal and users running the latest Operating System on Apple or Android. If you use WiFi calling, then no message received. Another factor to consider is power for the cell towers, as from recent storms in the UK, localised power outage has effected mass communications. Maybe the old days of a CB-Radio and a 12V car battery could be the way forward (or backwards)!

Could it work in case of a coup? 

Put your hands up those who think the Tsunami alert system in Phuket still works . 

12 hours ago, off road pat said:

Any alarm would be in several languages for sure !!!

Why, there is only one language as far as the Thai's are concerned and that's Thai. 

15 hours ago, off road pat said:

Any alarm would be in several languages for sure !!!

I somehow don't think so. I get rather a lot of SMS messages that I need to put through the translation. It could well be one of those poor translations that cause head scratching!

On 10/6/2023 at 4:55 PM, 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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Oh sure! The shooter will now easily find and shoot those hiding by just wandering around listening for these phone alerts.

Edited October 8, 20232 yr by SunsetT

16 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

Oh sure! The shooter will now easily find and shoot those hiding by just wandering around listening for these phone alerts.

Good point, I'll put mine on vibrate next time!