Lite Beer Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Blow the whistle through your smartphonesAsina PornwasinThe Sunday Nation BANGKOK: -- In response to the many "whistle-blowing" activities being organised to show disapproval of the government's amnesty bill, a Thai software company, Innovation Plus, has developed an application that enables people to blow a whistle on their smartphones.Nakrin Lerdnamwong, the app developer, said that as whistle-blowing had become the call sign for those protesting against the amnesty bill, he had come up with the app idea, so that people could blow their whistles anywhere and at anytime."People who are against the amnesty bill can blow a whistle online as well," said Nakrin.To use the app, users simply press a button to make the whistle sound. Once this is done, the programme will collect each hit and report it to a map showing how many people are using the app and where they are."Using the whistle-blowing app, we can indicate where the person using it is, no matter whether they are in Thailand or in another country," said Nakrin.Just one hour after the app was launched on Thursday, there were more than 400 whistle-blowing hits. Nakrin said he hoped to get as many as 100-million hits and would produce the map to show where the whistle-blowers were."There are so many people who want to attend the Democrat Party rally and show their support, but not all of them have time or are physically able. This app will at least help them play a part," said Nakrin.The app is now available at Google Play for Android smartphone. It can also be accessed at www.whistleforthai.com using iPhone or PC. -- The Nation 2013-11-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2013 What is it with Thai's and whistles? I won't be surprised if the checkout chicks at Big C and Tesco start using them to usher people through. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 What is it with Thai's and whistles? I won't be surprised if the checkout chicks at Big C and Tesco start using them to usher people through. They have NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING, on the Indians.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeThePoster Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2013 I don't need no app to get my whistle blown. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Whistle blowing would be an excellent thing for Thais to get excited about, if they understood the meaning. by the description of the app - they don't. Another club for the collective. This is more like a digital petition, which is at least some form of legitimate protest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Songhua Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great! Yet another app that provides your identity and location to someone you don't know. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hahah best app since iFart! This is going to be great! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great! Yet another app that provides your identity and location to someone you don't know. Only if you permit it to do so.. You can keep your (tin foil) hat on Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Whistle blowing would be an excellent thing for Thais to get excited about, if they understood the meaning. by the description of the app - they don't. Another club for the collective. This is more like a digital petition, which is at least some form of legitimate protest. Good point. Maybe this is a way of side-tracking censorship, just a whistle blowing app! Call it a petition and maybe it gets clamped down on, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angmo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Blew the whistle every time I clicked, so possible 1 person could add many whistles - difficult to say for sure without checking the code. So the counter might not be exactly accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Blew the whistle every time I clicked, so possible 1 person could add many whistles - difficult to say for sure without checking the code. So the counter might not be exactly accurate. Interesting. Very good point. You would hope they built in some recognition SW otherwise it's worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 there is a Thai Law that basically states that a whistle can only be blown by a policeman and only in a state of emergency but it is rarely if ever enforced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 " Once this is done, the programme will collect each hit and report it to a map showing how many people are using the app and where they are." said Nakrin. Um, if things get violent.... is this a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 there is a Thai Law that basically states that a whistle can only be blown by a policeman and only in a state of emergency but it is rarely if ever enforced Is this why every security guard in the country seems to have his permenantly to his lips? "When I grow up, I wanna be policeman?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 " Nakrin said he hoped to get as many as 100-million hits and would produce the map to show where the whistle-blowers were." 100 million hits? Dream on. Though I do suspect the red stormtroopers might want a look at the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Sailor Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great! Yet another app that provides your identity and location to someone you don't know. YUP! A very good reason to NOT load it or use it. I have my opinion but I think I will be smart and not share it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marell Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Should be a big hit with parking attendants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great! Yet another app that provides your identity and location to someone you don't know. If you use a debit or credit card, it's a moot point. Most of us are already "traceable" in one form or another. "I'm not paranoid, so stop looking at me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mampara Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 yep another ploy for the opposition to know where the enemy are, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 " Nakrin said he hoped to get as many as 100-million hits and would produce the map to show where the whistle-blowers were." 100 million hits? Dream on. Though I do suspect the red stormtroopers might want a look at the map. I would have thought that the "red stormtroopers" could, if they wish, read the newspapers to find that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 there is a Thai Law that basically states that a whistle can only be blown by a policeman and only in a state of emergency but it is rarely if ever enforced I doubt if that poor muslim lawyer's wife would agree about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I've got another app for those people that are likely to use a "whistle app". Take two Smart Phones (i phones preferably) and loosely wrap a piece of duct tape round one end only (this is important that you do this otherwise it won't work, do not tape in the middle, or both ends) Right, Now hold one phone only and vigorously shake. Congratulations you have a HiSo Clapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I've got another app for those people that are likely to use a "whistle app". Take two Smart Phones (i phones preferably) and loosely wrap a piece of duct tape round one end only (this is important that you do this otherwise it won't work, do not tape in the middle, or both ends) Right, Now hold one phone only and vigorously shake. Congratulations you have a HiSo Clapper! Do they teach this stuff in Red School? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I've got another app for those people that are likely to use a "whistle app". Take two Smart Phones (i phones preferably) and loosely wrap a piece of duct tape round one end only (this is important that you do this otherwise it won't work, do not tape in the middle, or both ends) Right, Now hold one phone only and vigorously shake. Congratulations you have a HiSo Clapper! Do they teach this stuff in Red School? Dunno, never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I've got another app for those people that are likely to use a "whistle app". Take two Smart Phones (i phones preferably) and loosely wrap a piece of duct tape round one end only (this is important that you do this otherwise it won't work, do not tape in the middle, or both ends) Right, Now hold one phone only and vigorously shake. Congratulations you have a HiSo Clapper! C'mon fab4, we all know the Hi-So cliques carry 2 phones... But they're never the same brand, one's an iPhone and the other's almost always a BlackBerry If you're gunna make shit up, at least make it believable Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Nakrin Lerdnamwong, the app developer, said that as whistle-blowing had become the call sign for those protesting against the amnesty bill, he had come up with the app idea, so that people could blow their whistles anywhere and at anytime Good on Khun Nakrin because one thing Bangkok is suffering from is a lack of noise. I was parking in a hotel the other day and the security guard had one of those flashing red batons that, when you pressed a button on the side, emitted a whistle sound exactly the same as usual blown version we all know and love. So now the buggers don't even have to save up enough puff to give it the big one. On a side note.. http://notthenation.com/2010/12/hundreds-gathering-at-last-quiet-spot-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Stroll on! How many people are struggling in the Philippines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Blow the whistle on your phone. Jesus. Where is this world going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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