webfact Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 BMTARide Euro II-standard buses, surf the Net for freeThe NationBANGKOK: -- Passengers riding 550 air-conditioned NGV-fuelled buses in Bangkok can surf the Internet for free thanks to the newly introduced Wi-Fi on board policy.The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority has announced that the free Wi-Fi onboard service covering 550 European-emission standard II (Euro II) buses will be officially launched on Saturday.The service is currently available on several of the buses as part of a pilot project.The BMTA has been working with Plan B media to install Wi-Fi routers on the air-conditioned buses and is using the slogan "Wi-Fi onboard as Wi-Fi connection should be free for all".So far, the Euro-II buses on routes 39, 510, 520, 555, 26, 60, 514, 511, 36, 73, 16, 503, 23, 70, 79, 515 and 556 have been installed with routers.Several bus passengers have tried the service and some have shared their experiences and tips for connecting with the free Wi-Fi service.A member of the Pantip webboard, who calls himself nickyblood, notes that users must connect their device to the "On Wi-Fi" hotspot.Then, they will be shown a login page. First-time users must register with their mobile phone number and birth date.The system will then send the password as an SMS message to the registered phone number.After the password is entered, the system will play an advertisement clip for 30 seconds and the users can then use the free Wi-Fi connection.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Ride-Euro-II-standard-buses-surf-the-Net-for-free-30265609.html-- The Nation 2015-07-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I would expect to see the driver with smartphone in hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Thainess Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yep, streaming porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 They seem to like to use the word "Euro" quite a lot assuming it has some connotation of higher quality. However, the reality might be that these "Euro-standard" buses are from the factories in China? Am I close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So it willl be full of kids riding the buses all day for their wifi fix... I guess it means there will be sit down room at McDdonalds again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So it willl be full of kids riding the buses all day for their wifi fix... I guess it means there will be sit down room at McDdonalds again Or girls riding all night chatting their farang Bf overseas or looking for new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So it willl be full of kids riding the buses all day for their wifi fix... I guess it means there will be sit down room at McDdonalds again Or girls riding all night chatting their farang Bf overseas or looking for new ones Girls with farang boyfriends o'seas don't ride buses, they all have cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 You know you are all cynics, take this post as what it is, the lottery numbers for tomorrow are; 39, 510,555, 26 etc. Etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjaidee Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That seems a bit strange. All smart phones have a sim card with 3G but many tablets do not have a sim card, they only have WiFi, including my Nexus 7. How do I get the password if it's sent by SMS to the phone I don't have? Thai logic strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 They seem to like to use the word "Euro" quite a lot assuming it has some connotation of higher quality. However, the reality might be that these "Euro-standard" buses are from the factories in China? Am I close? Euro EMISSION standard II. Unfortunately the II standard was set in 1996. The European standard emission is at V and VI now, so I don't know what the excitement over a II standard is. Then again, They are still celebrating the introduction of digital data service in Thailand. I have the impression that Thailand would be delighted to win the Special Olympics hosting duties, because the government assume Special meant that they were really, really special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 God Almighty! Now we can't even escape the net on a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiChai Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Might be WiFi on the bus but I bet it won't be WiFi speeds from bus upstream? More like a 3g connection. Thus a couple of people use it and it will be max capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Huh, it's a weird procedure. In the time to do so probably I've to hopp off already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 These buses are in very bad state and would not be approved for safety in many countries worldwide. I find it curious that Wi-Fi is a priority here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 They seem to like to use the word "Euro" quite a lot assuming it has some connotation of higher quality. However, the reality might be that these "Euro-standard" buses are from the factories in China? Am I close? Euro 2 standard refers to the anti pollution devices fitted to the engine In Australia the trucks are now at Euro 4 if Im not mistaken I had a Euro 2 Volvo truck back in 1992 so its not new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Meanwhile, here on Phuket http://thumb1.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1678669/197375300/stock-photo-phuket-thailand-may-unidentified-people-travel-around-the-city-by-wooden-197375300.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Fourteen posts and not one positive must be some really miserable people on here that like nothing more than a good moan and yes I suppose this is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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