DPM Prawit says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public

[webfact]

DPM says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public

 

BANGKOK, 30 May 2017 (NNT) – The Minister of Defense has assured the armed forces are actively contributing to the nation’s internal security effort and may in the future release an application for the reporting of intelligence. 

Defense Ministry Spokesman Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantrawanich revealed after a meeting of the Defense Council chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan that the minister reiterated policy handed down to defense office agencies which emphasize the safeguarding of important locations and the counteracting of distorted information.

 

Gen Prawit has called for particular vigilance at this time and for a major effort against misinformation that could undercut national stability. He asked all relevant agencies to act to their utmost. 

Maj Gen Kongcheep let on the deputy premier has ordered all surveillance cameras be checked for operation and for a public network to be established to allow better understanding of events that should be considered with care.

 

The minister extended his call to all citizens, asking them to use their mobile phones to film or record any suspicious activity, saying that in the near future an application will be launched that will allow such information to be directly forwarded to authorities. He urged all to be play an active role in securing the nation.

 

-- nnt 2017-05-30

[J Smith]

So calling 191 and reporting it to the police isn't sufficient then?  Good to know. 

[Trumpish]

DPM says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public

Evidently, this wasn't what the DPM said at all. What he is reported later in the same article to have actually said, was: 

"... and may in the future release an application for the reporting of intelligence."

Which is not at all the same thing, and not even close to being the same thing. Which newspaper reported that nonsense? Oh yes, I remember.

But in any event, there's masses of intelligence already, it's what you do with it that matters. The Thai Police and the Thai Armed Forces have demonstrated time and again that they are incompetent and reportedly already rely up to 90% on informers for their clear-up rate (less crimes 'forgiven' on receipt of inducements of course).

So make any 'apps' you like, it likely won't make a difference, though it may help to create the impression that law enforcement in Thailand is all techie and stuff, which was probably the only reason an 'app' was mentioned in the first place. So job done for the modest price of one lie and one distortion.

Thainess at it's very best.

[pookiki]

I can't wait for the junta's slogan:  "Be the first to report intelligence in Thailand!"

[canuckamuck]

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DPM says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public

Surely he must know the odds against success are staggering.

[colinneil]

Collect intelligence from the public, ha ha ha.

[Saraphee]

and how do they propose to share out any intelligence they collect - on the basis of the most unintelligent get a larger portion?

[NickJ]

So Turkey is still banned?  I would think most would be tired of just getting goosed by now.....

[jonclark]

Hope they don't collect too much intelligence, there is hardly enough collective intelligence in the local population as it is. 

 

Or are they deliberately trying to dumb down the population. 

Edited May 30, 2017 by jonclark

[Cadbury]

Deep paranoia is setting in. Now we have a "Dob In Your Neighbour" app and all the information forthcoming (lies included) will of course be the absolute truth if is suits the government's purpose. 

Expect the jokesters to find ways of using this app to lay trails of breadcrumbs everywhere for them. Now more then ever the RTP and armed forces will be running around in circles chasing their tails.

 

[mark01]

Film and share intelligence but expect to be prosecuted under the Computer Crimes act.

 

They really aren't doing themselves any favours.

[thhMan]

Paranoia is becoming a big issue in Thailand

Wont be long before they start training some legit mind readers :)

[Sakeopete]

When I read the headline all I could think was. "blood out of a rock"

[stanleycoin]

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collect intelligence from public

Oh do behave. 

[Jonmarleesco]

'DPM says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public'

 

Probably have more success finding it than inside the government.

[dcnx]

3 hours ago, pookiki said:

I can't wait for the junta's slogan:  "Be the first to report intelligence in Thailand!"

And not a single report was made.

[yellowboat]

2 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

Surely he must know the odds against success are staggering.

You beat me to it.

 

Hope the Thai population will use common sense prior to spying on their neighbor. 

[collingwood]

Oxy Moron...Thai Intelligence.....More comic relief bought to you by those with no Idea!!!!!

[In the jungle]

Grass up your neighbour 4.0

[wirat69]

Wasn't such a scheme, sans

mobile phone, operated in Nazi Germany to the detriment of many Jews,  "sexual deviants" and a host of others?? Military Italy also had dob in a neighbour for many years Post WWIIpost WWII????

[YetAnother]

5 hours ago, Trumpish said:

So job done for the modest price of one lie and one distortion.

show over substance l one of the few things thailand is good at

[wakeupplease]

90 day reporting for locals very soon then

[stephen tracy]

3 hours ago, mark01 said:

Film and share intelligence but expect to be prosecuted under the Computer Crimes act.

 

They really aren't doing themselves any favours.

Don't forget defamation. 

[mtls2005]

Is this part of Thailand 4.0?

 

I'm sure a lot of people will download this app, and maybe both of them will use it.

 

I wouldn't want to be the poor sap who reports some military malfeasance.

[snoop1130]

Thai Spy with My Little Eye: Defense Ministry may launch intel collection app

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

The Ministry of Defense hopes to release an application in the future that would let citizens report any suspicious activity that they observe.

 

The intelligence-reporting app would help the Defense Ministry safeguard important locations and counteract distorted information.

 

In addition to the possible app, Defense Ministry Spokesman Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantrawanich revealed that all government surveillance cameras are being checked to make sure they are operational and that a public network is being established to collect information that could better allow understanding of events, reported Thai News Bureau.

 

Full Story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-spy-little-eye-defense-ministry-may-launch-intel-collection-app/

 

-- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-5-30

[Xaos]

Communism 2.0

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[kotsak]

This would make Stasi proud 

 

Edited May 30, 2017 by kotsak

[tifino]

 

... Intelligence ON the Public is more like it!!

 

Mistake #1 is announcing it

[KIWIBATCH]

Thailand Hub of the "Immaculate Collection"...(of intelligence)

[silent]

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

Collect intelligence from the public, ha ha ha.

Didn't the Enterprise already look for intelligence?