Mobile Phone Registration Rate Meets Expectations

[Gazza]

The drivers license will always serve as sufficient I.D.

Just curious, what happens when you get a new passport and number?

Go to the LTO and inform them of the passport number change?

[Gazza]

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?

Even if they were able to notify you by text you'd probably only be warned 24 hrs before the deadline.

One week ago 1-2 Call texted me to say that I had to recharge my account, one day before my account was to be suspended. I bought a re-fill card of 300baht and figured seeing that I hardly use the mobile I would wait about a month before recharging the account as I hardly call to anyone.

I received another text from them today saying that they would disable my number tomorrow if it's not recharged.

<deleted>!! Only one week after suspending my account? I thought users were given about 4 weeks to charge up an account. Have things changed or was this a mistake by 1-2-Call?

[britmaveric]

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

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Wrong - easily not register for mobile in states. Prepaid phones there are no registration. Even if their was u can buy anom on Ebay or elsewhere for simcards. Tracking mobiles is a task not winable IMHO.

[poosmate]

Anyone know if their is an age limit on registering? My 10 year old like many other children has a mobile. Can she register or has an adult have to do it?

[udon]

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Edited July 4, 2005 by george

[udon]

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George, you're a hoot! (look it up.....)

[Artisi]

Only about 99.4% to go - you can see why they are so proud of themselves

[Thanh-BKK]

Hello

In my native Germany, already six years ago everyone who wanted a pre-paid SIM had to show ID card or passport, plus proof of address (if foreigner, since German ID cards have the current residence address on them). Reason not terrorists, but preventing misuse of subsidised (cheaper) handsets that were sold along with the SIM's, but SIM's alone had to be registered just the same way.

So what??

I did register both my prepaid D-TAC as well as my AIS (1-2-call) totally hassle free here in Bangkok, without even carrying my passport! Here the procedures:

Went to D-TAC shop in Central World Plaza, 6th floor. Asked for "where to register D-Prompt?" and been escorted (!) to the counter with the (fluent english!) employee who handled it. Passport? Sorry, at home. May i use German ID card? Answer: "Sure, anything with a number on it"! So he took a photocopy of it which i had to sign. No extra form. Wanted to see my SIM - sorry, i use a twin-SIM module and the SIM has been cut to fit in there. "Oh, no problem, what is the phone number?" I gave it, he made a test call (my phone rang) and he typed something into the computer - 2 minutes later "Finish, Sir, thank you for using our service".

Then AIS, third floor same Central World Plaza. Asked the door guy "Where to register 1-2-Call, he pointed out the counter and gave me a number ticket. Not much people there - my turn right away. Girl - almost no english, however "Register 1-2-Call?" and a friendly smile, "Passport Sir?" and in my weak Thai "Sorry, yoo baan" (at home). I pulled out my German ID, showed her - "Ok Sir, that good". Off she went, also making a photocopy that she handed me to sign - plus an extra form (in thai only) but she pointed out - "Name, family name, phone number, passport number". I filled that in, signed it, then she signed it too and "Thank you very much, Sir, have a nice day". No computer, no SIM required, no test call. BUT a form. Took less than five minutes too.

So what's the problems having your SIM's registered??

Just do it, heck you're in town often enough and any D-TAC, AIS, Orange, Hutch outlet will do, and there's one of each usually in every shopping centre, let alone many small ones scattered around town. Use your national ID if you're scared to show that passport with those Cambodia-stamps - or a driving license. Registering the things takes minutes and doesn't cost anything.

Kind regards......

Thanh

[cymru]

Where do I register my alarm clock???

[dr_Pat_Pong]

K S Road <_

[zhudiii]

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.

........did you consider that using a non registered malaysian sim or any counrties for that matter, and putting it on roaming could also serve the insurgents.  I'm sure this is not the reason for the required registration....any ideas?

Oh and I bought a card yesterday from MBK without id.

do be doo

--TNA 2005-07-03

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Edited July 5, 2005 by zhudiii

[Tokyo Joe]

I visit Thailand 3 or 4 times a year. Since I have not found a way to keep my SIM card active at a reasonable price, I buy a new SIM and get a new number every time I visit. This is really going to be a pain in the back side for me! I asked DTAC if I could pay a nominal fee to keep my SIM active and their only response was to have a auto transfer from a Thai bank account (which I don't have).

Is there a way to keep the same SIM active that I haven't heard about?

Thanks.

[LivinLOS]

By charging a sim up with a lot of money the validity extends.. I have kept sims running during years of 3 or 4 visits per year like this..

There used to be a fair bit of leeway also after the account expired (dont know if thats current tho)..

[Tokyo Joe]

How can I recharge the SIM from overseas? I asked DTAC and they said to use my Thai Bank account (that I don't have). If you know a way, please let me know.

[george]

Via Thai internet banking for example. Works like a charm.

[millwall_fan]

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

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Ditto: Where does one go to register with ones passport?

[moebius]

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

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Ditto: Where does one go to register with ones passport?

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If you have DTAC, go to a DTAC shop, Orange to Orange shop, AIS to AIS shop, etc., etc..

It's not rocket...oops, let me rephrase...It's not like riding the city bus in Bangkok.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Some muvvers do have 'em.

[george]

Phuket residents told to register their SIMs

PHUKET: -- Phuket Vice-Governor Winai Buapradit has urged all Phuket residents who bought pre-paid SIM cards for their mobile phones before May 10 to register them with the government.

Registration began last Friday and phone users have until the end of the year to submit their registrations.

A source at the Information and Communications Technology Ministry told the Gazette that those who had not registered by the end of the year would have their phone service cancelled. The move follows a May 31 Cabinet resolution requiring SIM-card registration in the hope that it will stop insurgents in the deep South from using mobile phones to detonate bombs .

The ministry is responsible for organising the registration effort.

Those buying new SIM cards must now present identification at the point of sale.

Some civic groups have labelled the move a human-rights infringement, while others say it is unlikely to prevent bomb attacks.

Winai said members of the public can register their SIM cards at most shops that sell mobile phones or at any of the following locations: the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority office, the TOT office, district offices and any Tambon Administration Organisation or municipal office.

Those registering must present either a Thai ID card or, in the case of foreigners, a passport.

--The Nation 2005-07-06

[masterchief]

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.

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THANKS TO ALL FOR THE LOCATIN INFO. AND FOR PAT IT MAY BE IMPOLITE BUT UNTIL YOU TYPE WITH MY FINGERS PLEASE KEEP YOUR BOREDOM TO YOURSELF

[udon]

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.

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THANKS TO ALL FOR THE LOCATIN INFO. AND FOR PAT IT MAY BE IMPOLITE BUT UNTIL YOU TYPE WITH MY FINGERS PLEASE KEEP YOUR BOREDOM TO YOURSELF

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Dick, do you see anyone else typing in upper case out of 20,000 members?

That should have caught your attention

But ....... if your only experience has been kiddie boards up until now, I can understand the caps

Edited July 6, 2005 by udon

[chuchok]

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.

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THANKS TO ALL FOR THE LOCATIN INFO. AND FOR PAT IT MAY BE IMPOLITE BUT UNTIL YOU TYPE WITH MY FINGERS PLEASE KEEP YOUR BOREDOM TO YOURSELF

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It's considered rude, you ignorant prat.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Not the sharpest tool in the shed

[masterchief]

[size=14 IF RUDE IS CAPS, EITHER TAKE ME OFF THIS SITE OR LIVE WITH IT.........................

[udon]

Bye bye!

[Jai Dee]

Bye bye! 

Khun masterchief (note: no caps) appears to be ex-military from Arizona, and all his posts to date, except one, have been CAPS ON.

You need to lighten up mate... and turn your caps off too... it is considered impolite... didn't they teach you anything about ettiquette in the navy?

[udon]

3 words come to mind........rude, arrogant and prik, and i don't mean chilli.

[hkt83100]

Phuket residents told to register their SIMs

PHUKET: -- Phuket Vice-Governor Winai Buapradit has urged all Phuket residents who bought pre-paid SIM cards for their mobile phones before May 10 to register them with the government.

--The Nation 2005-07-06

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Interestingly, I just found something in Q&A on the Phuket Gazette website:

--- Quote:

In the three southern border provinces only, those who already have prepaid SIM cards must contact the relevant mobile phone operator to register personal details. This does not apply in other provinces, where only new users must produce identification documents.

--- Unquote

For the complete answer, please visit:

http://www.phuketgazette.net/issuesanswers...ails.asp?id=834

Cheers from Phuket!

[dr_Pat_Pong]

The terrorists will now all move to more laid back provinces

[MyNameIsFarang]

People at the highest levels have now realized how unworkable mandatory registration is going to be and they are now hoping it just dies a quiet death. Obviously it would be a loss of face to actually admit they erred, so while the regulations may remain in force you can expect no further large nationwide campaigns to enforce it.

That doesn't mean your phone merchant (nor your Vice-Governor) will have a clue as to the state of things or that the powers that be won't use these or other rules capriciously or as a tool of oppression.