george Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Expressway Easy Pass fails test, put on hold BANGKOK: -- The adoption of a much-heralded electronic pass for motorists on expressways has been postponed to next year following the discovery of technical problems. The Expressway Authority of Thailand said Monday the Easy Pass would be tested and reintroduced in the next two months. In the meantime, the 50,000 registered motorists who have paid for Easy Pass permits will receive a discount for their renewal and for deposits on the electronic cards, once approval is given. The test run began on October 20 and proved flawless until software-related glitches were detected over the weekend, said authority governor Thaweesin Rakkatanyoo. -- The Nation 2009-11-16 [newsfooter][/newsfooter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It proved flawless until they found that it wasn't... Is this a local product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwalker1973 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system. They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I keep asking for a "shaking head in disbelief" emicon. This one will have to do :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernalman7 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. Apparently this upgrade costed them more than USD20m to implement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibkk Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) probably the same company that runned the GOLD ELITE CARD... lol pay now, get nothing later Edited November 16, 2009 by thaibkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. T.I.T. Third world country... NAFC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxwhale Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. T.I.T. Third world country... NAFC... Yes Nothing EVER EVER goes wrong in developed countries! Give me a break. Edited November 16, 2009 by minxwhale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bKkRk Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 in the meantime i will continue to take advantage of the booth with the red light on and no cars in line at din daeng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfp Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 in the meantime i will continue to take advantage of the booth with the red light on and no cars in line at din daeng Just back from Singapore. Now they are exchanging their old e-link cards, so now it not only works on the MRT and busses but also on the ERP tollroad system, schoolchildren can purchase their schoollunch at schools with the new card and shopping in 7-Eleven. It would be nice if the Thai authorities could make a study on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well, a similar system for electronic toll pay works flawless in Malaysia and has been doing so for a couple of years. And I am not mentioning Singapore. Why did they try to re-invent the wheel? My Missus bought two Easy-Pass devices, even glued them to the wind screen. I didn't dare to warn her that maybe we should wait until at least we see some gates working. Well, honey, I hate to say that "I told you so!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuimpje Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Bet my dollars on them using Microsoft...sigh... About re-inventing the wheel...they do that in Holland all the time, can't blame Thailand for that. As for Singapore being a bit further ahead...and even .... cough cough... Malaysia...cough... It's all because Thailand doesn't have 3G yet....h Edited November 16, 2009 by schuimpje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I keep asking for a "shaking head in disbelief" emicon. This one will have to do :D:cheesy: Been looking for one of those to over use for sometime now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardofel Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 and next is a nuclear plant.........yeaaaaah!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Remember, this is the same country that feels its ready to build a nuclear reactor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spalpeen Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. T.I.T. Third world country... NAFC... The Thais certainly don't have a monopoly on screwing up public projects. First world countries just screw up on a bigger scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpolenz Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can they ever get anything right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. My hero. That's why you hanging out on a Thai forum searching for jobs right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I keep asking for a "shaking head in disbelief" emicon. This one will have to do :cheesy: How about this one: or this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. T.I.T. Third world country... NAFC... Bit like the baggage handling cock up that f***ed up Heathrow a couple of years back, eh ? Hang on a sec . . . Britain's first world, isn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Was the software in question "Pirated" by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Whatever happened to the "smart" ID card project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieter1 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I think, they get some outside help already . To make such a system work really reliable is not an easy task. You can have a deadline but it´s not unusual to miss it in such cases. Many times, they want to establish something very new, something what is never tested before . And this may create the problems. In many parts, they (the "Thais") get something work very well. for example the family- registration , getting a passport ... .It´s all computerized . You get a passport within 2 days. No picture needed any more. (in my home country you still need a paper-picture and they need about 4-6 weks to do it. And you have to pay nearly 300 % of the Thai prize. I think many parts of the state owned administration is computerized already. And one should never forget: In my country they had a reliable administration about 200 years before (at least). And so on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Whatever happened to the "smart" ID card project? You mean this one ...? My GF and and all other Thais I know have one .. seems to be flying .. c'mon .. they can't stuff EVERYTHING up. Edited November 16, 2009 by tmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Bet my dollars on them using Microsoft...sigh... Give me your dollars. Not only is 'Microsoft' not a product but a company, they rarely do any contract-assignments as this one [or any of any kind anymore]. It is more in the line of IBM and many other large companies. However, knowing Thailand, this was most likely performed by a minor locally rooted company and the difference pocketed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) We have a several reliable working systems in Australia .. why didn't they just copy one of them like they do everything else? Edited November 16, 2009 by tmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467367354 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Was the software in question "Pirated" by any chance? I'm glad someone thought to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabdial Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Instead of charging prepaid users, they should of had beta users for a period of 4 - 6 weeks to test the systems, but typical, they wanted money, but no return unless they re-enable the system.They should of got a proper programmer in me, with over 20 years experience. Instead they probably been down kow san lane and hired a cheap one at 500 baht. Do not forget! Almost all students get easily their Engineer Diploma. They are all engineers but they're still not able to speak English. It's almost impossible to find a REAL and QUALIFIED Thai programmer. A real good software programmer does not need a 20 years experience, he only needs to use his brain, and that's quite a challenge for Thai engineers. Edited November 16, 2009 by Fabdial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Maybe they just tried to advance too fast. Instead of a computerized system .. they should have started off with simple coin operated gates like they have on the Sydney Harbor Bridge. (It has the RF Comp System as well in some lanes) Drive up to the gate .. throw 4 x 10 Baht coins or whatever in the basket .. light goes green .. gate raises .. off you go. No human toll collector needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTGTR Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Really,did you expect it to work-TIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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