Mobile Phone Registration Rate Meets Expectations

[george]

Mobile phone registration rate meets expectations

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) has expressed satisfaction that 150,000 mobile phone users, out of the country’s 22 million, have registered under the new government security regulation.

The rate of registration on Friday, the first day pre-paid mobile phone users were compelled to register, met the intended target, Vice Minister for ICT Minister Kanawat Wisinsangworn told TNA on Friday.

Registration became compulsory on 1 July.

Previously Thais could freely buy pre-paid vouchers without identification.

The government saw this as a loophole in national security because many suspected insurgents in Thailand's southern border provinces have used mobile phone signals to trigger their bombs.

The ICT Ministry hopes to register three million users a month.

However, the authorities believe that only 18 million of the 22 million mobile phone users are bona fide users.

All of them should register within the next six months, said Mr. Kanawat.

--TNA 2005-07-03

[Nam]

Terribly sorry to bother you but where and how do I register if I am a farang? It only mentions Thai people in this post.

Many thanks

[george]

A copy of your passport will do, according to earlier reports.

[Darkling]

Mobile phone registration rate meets expectations 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) has expressed satisfaction that 150,000 mobile phone users, out of the country’s 22 million, have registered under the new government security regulation.

The rate of registration on Friday, the first day pre-paid mobile phone users were compelled to register, met the intended target, Vice Minister for ICT Minister Kanawat Wisinsangworn told TNA on Friday.

Registration became compulsory on 1 July.

Previously Thais could freely buy pre-paid vouchers without identification.

The government saw this as a loophole in national security because many suspected insurgents in Thailand's southern border provinces have used mobile phone signals to trigger their bombs.

The ICT Ministry hopes to register three million users a month.

However, the authorities believe that only 18 million of the 22 million mobile phone users are bona fide users.

All of them should register within the next six months, said Mr. Kanawat.

--TNA 2005-07-03

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The other 4 million non bona fide users will all be foriegners.

[Bangkok Barry]

QUOTE:

The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) has expressed satisfaction that 150,000 mobile phone users, out of the country’s 22 million, have registered under the new government security regulation.

UNQUOTE

Easily pleased, then. Only another 21,850,000 to go.....................

[jcicero]

Suggestions please.....is this something that we all should run out and do right now? What are the problems if we don't register?

Thanks

[gharknes]

don't see the point of this,

[udon]

It is a complete waste of our time and gov't money., but the gov't cannot admit that.......

That would result in a Big loss of FACE.

There is nothing to stop the Moslem <snip> from using a stolen mobile within hours of the theft for bomb making.

Edited July 2, 2005 by george

[Scott]

I assume that people that are bright enough to put a bomb together are bright enough to figure out a way to set it off--with or without a mobile phone.

[udon]

It is a complete waste of our time and gov't money., but the gov't cannot admit that.......

That would result in a Big loss of FACE. 

There is nothing to stop the Moslem <snip> from using a stolen mobile within hours of the theft for bomb making.

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<snip> :D

[akimagure]

Forcing dozens of million to register because they heard about a muslim triggering bombs by cellphone??? Even so, these kind of guys are a LIVING bomb and the government makes them an honor to advertise. Does it matter what his name is while having a bomb planted on his chest? This is non-sense, the only reason is because they want to take over control of communication and have people's cellphone listened, it's the same as everywhere...too bad now it's happening in Thailand too

[moebius]

Learn to password lock access to your phone. It will protect you if your phone gets stolen and someone chooses to use it in an illegal manner.

Register your SIMM (Passport or ID required). It's not a big deal and ultimately makes abuse of mobile phones traceable.

I'm leaving next month so ultimately I'm not affected. You have till the new year to register.

[masterchief]

OK UNDERSTAND PASSPORT/ID, BUT WHERE DO YOU GO TOO GET THIS DONE???????

[bambob]

'pissing in the wind 'springs to mind ,unless 100% registration is done its all a bit futile.

so all those millions of non registerees will have their accounts snuffed out in the future,

[akimagure]

I still think this is non-sense

[pschef]

OK UNDERSTAND PASSPORT/ID, BUT WHERE DO YOU GO TOO GET THIS DONE???????

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So Easy to do, just take yourself to the nearset DETAC Or Orange or whatever. They have the simple form. Just show yr passport and BIngo. safe not sorry

[OlRedEyes]

<less said the better>

Edited July 2, 2005 by OlRedEyes

[worldwalker]

I have an unregistered 12-call sim. I would have expected to get text messages from them, telling me that I needed to register, and what will happen if I don't. (Will anything actually happen if I don't?) So far nothing. Has anybody been contacted by thier service provider, informing of the need to register?

[Wee Jimmy]

OK UNDERSTAND PASSPORT/ID, BUT WHERE DO YOU GO TOO GET THIS DONE???????

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Go to any Telli-Wiz shop and they will do it for you. You will need your Passport/Thai driving licence. I did mine yesterday in Udon. It took 5 mins.

[john b good]

OK UNDERSTAND PASSPORT/ID, BUT WHERE DO YOU GO TOO GET THIS DONE???????

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Just go to any AIS office with your passport (if you have AIS as your provider) and they will do the biz

[udon]

Aparently ratbags is a very, very naughty word.

I'll now have to wash my keyboard out with soap & water.....

Be warned

Edited July 3, 2005 by udon

[jrincon17]

Forcing dozens of million to register because they heard about a muslim triggering bombs by cellphone??? Even so, these kind of guys are a LIVING bomb and the government makes them an honor to advertise. Does it matter what his name is while having a bomb planted on his chest? This is non-sense, the only reason is because they want to take over control of communication and have people's cellphone listened, it's the same as everywhere...too bad now it's happening in Thailand too

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Everyone is registered here in the staes who has a mobile phone . I think that its a good idea but will not be enforced ever in thailand

[dr_Pat_Pong]

OK UNDERSTAND PASSPORT/ID, BUT WHERE DO YOU GO TOO GET THIS DONE???????

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Did anyone ever tell you that it is impolite to type in caps ? If not, consider yourself told.

[kidtongue]

Forcing dozens of million to register because they heard about a muslim triggering bombs by cellphone??? Even so, these kind of guys are a LIVING bomb and the government makes them an honor to advertise. Does it matter what his name is while having a bomb planted on his chest? This is non-sense, the only reason is because they want to take over control of communication and have people's cellphone listened, it's the same as everywhere...too bad now it's happening in Thailand too

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Everyone is registered here in the states who has a mobile phone . I think that its a good idea but will not be enforced ever in thailand

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What States might those be and in which country, Malaysia?

Surely you didn't mean the United States (USA). Which might like to be a police state but lacks the requisite (present) leadership

Anyway..now that Intelligence sources have decided to hamper tourism even more (perhaps registering at the bar for a drink will be next), then I suppose next to be registered will be the radio controlled toys but I don't suppose intelligence has factored in say...walkie talkies...? Just curious

[bggg]

Everyone is registered here in the states who has a mobile phone . I think that its a good idea but will not be enforced ever in thailand

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What States might those be and in which country, Malaysia?

Surely you didn't mean the United States (USA). Which might like to be a police state but lacks the requisite (present) leadership

Did I miss something here and this is really an "I hate the USA forum". Why is it that people feel compelled to make negative comments every time someone so much as mentions the USA?

[george]

Aparently ###bags is a very, very naughty word.

I'll now have to wash my keyboard out with soap & water.....

Be warned

LOL

[udon]

Aparently ###bags is a very, very naughty word.

I'll now have to wash my keyboard out with soap & water.....

Be warned

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LOL

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George,

with respect, let me tell you a little secret!

RATBAGS is a common word in the English language and has never been regarded as a swear word........ ever.

My old Dragon is 86 and never used a swear word in her long life, but she refers to Moslem extremists as ratbags.

If English is not your native tongue, why not check out words you are not familiar with with the Aussie or Pommie mods before censoring words you are not familiar with?

Without looking them up, do you know what a dill or a drongo or a boofhead is?

Have a nice day

Edited July 3, 2005 by udon

[sakaew]

I went into a phone shop in Pattaya Tai the other day to buy a new 1 2 Call sim

The guy asked for my Passport.

I told him I only had my Thai Driver's License.

He accepted that as sufficient proof of ID..and filled out the appropriate form.

It's a pain in the bum to muck about with a passport (Lazy buggar)

I guess it may depend on who has read the Govt requirement for registering..and indeed..what the requirement is

[barryofthailand]

If you have a Thai drivers license, (which also has your passport number on it) you do not have to carry your passport or a copy. The drivers license will always serve as sufficient I.D.

[sidhu]

Where does one register in Chaing Mai ?