Bangkok Launches Traffic App

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BMA launches traffic app

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok motorists can use their mobile phones and tablet computers to see near real-time traffic conditions on an application that was launched yesterday for the iOS and Android platforms.

The "BMA Live Traffic" app gathers images from 200 CCTV cameras, 50 of which are operated by the non-profit Intelligent Traffic Information Centre (iTIC). The app has been developed by True Online and funded by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, which operates the remaining 150 cameras.

True also provides a high-speed datalink between all the operation centres plus servers to store information and run the app, True Online managing director Nont Ingkuthanont announced yesterday in a joint press conference with Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.

In the initial phase of the app's launch, images will be uploaded every one minute but will become real-time by the end of December, when the current 20-MBPS bandwidth from True will be increased fivefold, Sukhumbhand said.

-- The Nation 2012-09-28

[RogueExpat]

And here I thought the use of mobile devices whilst driving was being discouraged.

And think of the arguments that will ensue when police try to uphold the law......

'You were using the device while in control of a motor vehicle - 400B please.'

'Sorry officer, the BMA encourages their use to alleviate traffic congestion, please take the issue up with your supervisor.'

'300B now, or that reserve policeman loitering over there dressed like a hood will kick you lights in!'

[R10wota]

And here I thought the use of mobile devices whilst driving was being discouraged.

And think of the arguments that will ensue when police try to uphold the law......

'You were using the device while in control of a motor vehicle - 400B please.'

'Sorry officer, the BMA encourages their use to alleviate traffic congestion, please take the issue up with your supervisor.'

'300B now, or that reserve policeman loitering over there dressed like a hood will kick you lights in!'

You are complaining about having an app that shows traffic real time which was not there before ? Something that would help ppl to decide which roads to avoid .... something is better than nothing... And you dont have to be driving and using the phone at the same time... Use it on a stand .... you dont need to look at it all the time.....

[khunken]

Traffic app not required. Proper traffic control is what's needed with the BIB kicked out of their comfy boxes to actually do some crime-prevention work.

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The BMA Live Traffic app is available in Thai and English and is due to be available for Android-based devices by year’s end.