Social Media Buzz: The Mystery 'Bell' at Traffic Lights

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Social media platforms are abuzz with theories about a peculiar white device resembling a bell, spotted atop traffic lights across intersections. Many wondered if it was a new type of traffic camera.

 

Recently, a user named "totoonline" ignited curiosity on the popular Thai forum Pantip with a post titled, "What is this pole in the middle of the road? Is it a camera?" featuring a photo of the mysterious white equipment.

 

The device, mounted on poles specially or directly on traffic signals, left many puzzled due to its unconventional appearance.

 

The post fuelled speculation, with some users initially assuming it to be a traffic camera. However, sceptical observers noted the absence of visible camera lenses. Others theorised it could be a traffic signal sensor, controlling lights based on vehicle presence—an idea seen in Japan.

Eventually, a link shared in the discussion led users to WHA GROUP's website, providing clarity. The device is part of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system used primarily for monitoring and managing fire prevention equipment like fire pumps and alarms, reported Daily News.

 

This indicates its role may vary, depending on installation purposes, potentially extending beyond mere traffic control.

 

Sources: Pantip.com, WHA GROUP.

 

-- 2024-12-13

 

 

[Pique Dard]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

This indicates its role may vary, depending on installation purposes, potentially extending beyond mere traffic control.

Not clear at all! So The Mystery 'Bell' at Traffic Lights remains a mystery!

[NE1]

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[Ironman1958]

" The Mystery 'Bell"

It's for the Blind Drivers

It tells them when to go.

😁

[hotchilli]

It's big brother.

[Muhendis]

22 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

It's big brother.

That has a familiar ring to it

[Tarteso]

Come on Thais!…This is only for Falangos.
This is a bell like in every bars in Thailand. Don’t touch this thing in a traffic light. Ringing the bell means you are going to buy everyone in the road; Drivers of cars and bikes, buses, passengers and pedestrians at the zebra crossing,, a DRINK. Some places take this very seriously, DON’T TOUCH THIS BELLS or will be a very expensive situation. 

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[watchcat]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It's big brother.

 

 It's actually a microphone for ET, so he can phone home.