phuketjock Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 This thing has appeared on the wall outside my wife's shop, anyone have any idea what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I recon it's a signal booster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 It says it's a Beacon Transmitter for Smart City Phuket, whatever that is. There's a phone number, maybe your good lady should call it and ask what it is. http://www.depa.or.th/en/projects/smart-city-project-digital-economy If it's on your property and permission wasn't given ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Why don't you pull it off and stick it on the next slow moving truck that passes by, see how "smart" they are then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Crossy said: It says it's a Beacon Transmitter for Smart City Phuket, whatever that is. There's a phone number, maybe your good lady should call it and ask what it is. http://www.depa.or.th/en/projects/smart-city-project-digital-economy If it's on your property and permission wasn't given ... Thanks Crossy, unfortunately the guys who came were in CAT jackets and told the missus, as far as I can gather, that it was like google maps or some such locator device, and she said OK. After reading what I can find, and your link, I am not really sure if it is good or bad or neither? I really don't know what to make of it?? Is what they are saying true or is there some other motive for this device?? I don't know............ Edited August 20, 2017 by phuketjock addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 24 minutes ago, phuketjock said: Thanks Crossy, unfortunately the guys who came were in CAT jackets and told the missus, as far as I can gather, that it was like google maps or some such locator device, and she said OK. After reading what I can find, and your link, I am not really sure if it is good or bad or neither? I really don't know what to make of it?? Is what they are saying true or is there some other motive for this device?? I don't know............ It could potentially be good, especially if you want your wife's shop to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 9 hours ago, blackcab said: It could potentially be good, especially if you want your wife's shop to be found. Having read what I can on the subject I have found nothing to substantiate such a belief, but as everything I have been able to find is really sketchy on specifics who knows?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Actually it's an intergalactic guidance device for incoming spaceships. Thailand is aiming to be the Hub of the End Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 It's a transponder which comes to life when "something" triggers it, people who have EasyPass units in their cars have something similar on the windscreen. In reality, the battery will be dead after a year or so (think Tsunami warning system) and it will then be just a black plastic box. EDIT The "something" could be the Vogon Constructor Fleet, see @mfd101 post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Crossy said: It's a transponder which comes to life when "something" triggers it, people who have EasyPass units in their cars have something similar on the windscreen. In reality, the battery will be dead after a year or so (think Tsunami warning system) and it will then be just a black plastic box. That was one of my first thoughts also Crossy, no wires, no solar cells, batteries don't last long in this heat and I doubt if anyone will be rushing to check or replace them......................, once the envelopes are in the right hands of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Probably part of CAT IOT network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 How much are you getting for it on your property, think like a Thai in this situation , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 15 hours ago, Crossy said: It's a transponder which comes to life when "something" triggers it, people who have EasyPass units in their cars have something similar on the windscreen. In reality, the battery will be dead after a year or so (think Tsunami warning system) and it will then be just a black plastic box. EDIT The "something" could be the Vogon Constructor Fleet, see @mfd101 post above. Then I hope the shop number is 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 16 hours ago, Crossy said: It's a transponder which comes to life when "something" triggers it, people who have EasyPass units in their cars have something similar on the windscreen. In reality, the battery will be dead after a year or so (think Tsunami warning system) and it will then be just a black plastic box. EDIT The "something" could be the Vogon Constructor Fleet, see @mfd101 post above. You may be surprised, the battery in my wireless door bell is still the original and still working, that is coming up to 5 years. Gets used quite a bit at weekends when the kids kick their ball over the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Harris Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Cat is the public internet, it appears to be a booster signal generator for internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, Roger Harris said: Cat is the public internet, it appears to be a booster signal generator for internet With no power source and no visible antennas it's not going to be doing much boosting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Harris Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Maybe they are waiting to connect it up????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German farang Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This device sure has a so-called "IMEI"-number. Find it. Then use google & take time - in any doubts activate a well working VPN before your search. You will find the original producer and the real technical specifications. Latest then you will know what it is & how it works and guess why it was mounted on your property. Cheers, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Roger Harris said: Maybe they are waiting to connect it up????????????????????? It also says "beacon" on it, along with the "something like Google maps" comment from the installers it's likely a low-power BlueTooth transponder which replies with an ID when it's hit with a signal from a suitably equipped mobile. Coupled with a suitable ap it could be used to inform tourists of places of interest in the area, or some other location specific information. We may find out in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ask CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looks just like a standard mind control module to me. You can tell for sure when people around there start talking about how the earth is flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Roger Harris said: Cat is the public internet, it appears to be a booster signal generator for internet I already posted what it is - Internet Of Things (IOT) Google is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 22 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: Why don't you pull it off and stick it on the next slow moving truck that passes by, see how "smart" they are then :) I assume they put it there to improve his signal...why would he not appreciate that? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 31 minutes ago, dotpoom said: I assume they put it there to improve his signal...why would he not appreciate that? .. I don't think so ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobredin Ghusputin Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, phuketjock said: Clearly, a job executed with pride. That's the right angle to catch even the most crooked and elusive frequency in the known electromagnetic spectrum. That glue appears to be from the finest sticky-rice technology as well. Edited August 21, 2017 by Dobredin Ghusputin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If anybody installed an electronic device on my property without legal justification I would peel it off with a crowbar and rubbish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ChiangMaiLightning2143 said: If anybody installed an electronic device on my property without legal justification I would peel it off with a crowbar and rubbish it. I'll tell the wifes landlady to get her crowbar out then. She looks about 70+ so it should be interesting. Edited August 21, 2017 by phuketjock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foozool Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Free public WIFI ? I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Crossy said: It also says "beacon" on it, along with the "something like Google maps" comment from the installers it's likely a low-power BlueTooth transponder which replies with an ID when it's hit with a signal from a suitably equipped mobile. Coupled with a suitable ap it could be used to inform tourists of places of interest in the area, or some other location specific information. We may find out in due course. So the question becomes, how can it be manipulated for the best comic value? Deliveries to the wrong address? Cars going down dead end streets? Wives tracking their husbands by GPS to cat houses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This and other beacons in the city are part of an effort to make the city a "smart" city. Please see: http://blog.mocaplatform.com/building-smart-cities-through-proximity-beacon-and-geolocation-technology/ Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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