webfact Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 "Behavior" app not a way for the government to snoop on the people, says NBTC Picture: Manager A senior official has denied that a new application set up by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission is a way for the state to snoop on people. Many in Thailand were suspicious when the "Phreutimat" app was introduced. The app's name has connotations to the Thai word for "behavior" (preut-ti-gam). Korkit Danchaiwijit, a deputy at the NBTC with responsibility for mobile phone usage, said that the app would enable consumers to gauge their mobile phone usage in real time. It will help them to ascertain the best package for them to use in the future. He said "Phreutimat" was easy, problem free and not complicated and was a useful tool for finding out one's own mobile behavior. It was not there so that the NBTC or the wider government could snoop on people or invade their privacy or data. Manager said that the app would also help the NBTC to gauge and track consumer behavior "in the interests of fairness". Thai online forums discussing the app are full of people suspicious of the motives of the NBTC and the government. Source: Manager -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-02 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbi53 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 4 numbers 1984 First to post Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 And that's why i use a burner android phone i bought from a random indian dude in MBK without sim card whenever i use their immigration apps -.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2b2 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Why would Thai people be suspicious of Uncle Tuu? He is bringing only happiness to Thai people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Decompile it. Reverse engineere it. Simple. Or dont install it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Does this app come with silly stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradewind777 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 “In the interest of fairness” Yeah right, pull the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, HLover said: Does this app come with silly stickers? Nope. 3 boiinnggs and a rising whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Big Brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Old news, I already have this App on my Smart Ankle Bracelet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said: Old news, I already have this App on my Smart Ankle Bracelet. you need the old model.............or get married Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Does this app come with silly stickers?You can choose between "Hello Kitty" and "Ultraman" stickers...Sent from my SM-J415F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Wish immigration would come up with an app like this so they know where I am at all times. Would save having to go see your parole officer every 90 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 wonder what permissions it asks for? like everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 hours ago, d2b2 said: Why would Thai people be suspicious of Uncle Tuu? He is bringing only happiness to Thai people. Unless of course you had family who found your relatives with concrete stomachs, then I guess not too much happiness was brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 ...years ago during the Bird Flu epidemic, the brain trust, also decided they wanted to use micro chip markers for fighting cocks...555.... maybe those official, passed on their marketing technique to this company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 What a dumb idea. I barely use the Thai networks at all anyway when there. WiFi is enough. The silliness will never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 5 hours ago, webfact said: He said "Phreutimat" was easy, problem free and not complicated and was a useful tool for finding out one's own mobile behavior. Does one need to know one's mobile beahviour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritsana77 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 It would be OK if there was a tradeoff. No TM 30 or 90 day report if you install the app on your phone comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 21 hours ago, kirbi53 said: 4 numbers 1984 First to post Yay 20 hours ago, Sonhia said: Big Brother! These comments are more appropriate to the US and other western governments that snoop on everybody's calls and electronic communication without even admitting of doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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