webfact Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Saksayam backs down over mandatory GPS in private vehicles Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has backed down over plans to mandate that all private cars and motorcycles be equipped with GPS devices, pending further study on real-time connectivity with the database of the Land Transport Department and the costs of that connectivity. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said today (Monday) that, initially, the installation of GPS systems in private cars and motorcycles will be voluntary and the Land Transport Department has been instructed to conduct a further study into related issues, such as the introduction of code numbers for the privacy of vehicle owners equipped with the proposed GPS system. He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars and the vehicles in front of them, and could prevent car theft while enabling owners to keep track of their vehicles’ location. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/saksayam-backs-down-over-mandatory-gps-in-private-vehicles/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-11-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, webfact said: He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars and the vehicles in front of them, and could prevent car theft while enabling owners to keep track of their vehicles’ location. And keeping track potential criminals=all people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 This is the same type of thinking that that science idiot said during the 2011 floods. Use boats to evacuate the water to the sea. Utter idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I dont think Thailand has a big problem with car theft, The best car thieves in the world are in the UK none of the technology stopped them they will always find away round it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I am seeing another brick in the police state wall if it ever transpires. Thai people are under the thumb already but at least they haven't been monitored like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 what he is suggesting is possibly a good idea if applied to public transport vehicles only but there needs to be a specific purpose like speed monitoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has backed down 555... That's too funny. This reversal sure didn't take long ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars and the vehicles in front of them because they refuse to get their faces out of their phones and TV's while behind the wheel and police do nothing to stop them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars and the vehicles in front of them Utter nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 minute ago, neeray said: 555... That's too funny. This reversal sure didn't take long ! yes but this idiot is still trying to justify the idea even when he has been told it is nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Awww, this debacle had the potential of some serious humor once implemented...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 IMHO, all delivery Companies should have mandatory GPS. I live up country on a rural dirt road and if I order anything online and it is delivered by anybody but Kerry or Thai Post it's a real [problem. Over the past 22 years I've had experiences with Kerry, Thai POst, CJGLS, DHL, NINJA, YUSEN and the latest TP LOGISTICS. I send then emails with GPS coordinates, directions from the nearest main highway junction and a google Map and they still have the driver call when he gets in the area. I speak a little Thai and the driver usually speaks no English. I usually manage to get them to the nearest Temple and meet them there, but if they had GPS all that they would have to do is put in the coordinates and they would get an instant map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, ChipButty said: I dont think Thailand has a big problem with car theft, The best car thieves in the world are in the UK none of the technology stopped them they will always find away round it Those luxury cars can now be seen in???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has backed down over plans to mandate that all private cars and motorcycles be equipped with GPS devices, pending further study on real-time connectivity with the database of the Land Transport Department and the costs of that connectivity. That is the last we will hear about this idea for a very loooong time!!!Rightly so i would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 "... GPS systems in private cars and motorcycles will be voluntary... " surely, politicians can start with themselves. not! probably the main reason they backed down is because the very cars they use can be tracked. better traffic monitoring is just a bs excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, neeray said: 555... That's too funny. This reversal sure didn't take long ! The Hub of Reversals, Retractions and Backpedalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 A post using a disallowed reference to the PM has been removed. Some offensive posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, smedly said: what he is suggesting is possibly a good idea if applied to public transport vehicles only but there needs to be a specific purpose like speed monitoring Speed monitoring those Muppet drivers in death vans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, Benmart said: The Hub of Reversals, Retractions and Backpedalling. if only the government would back away from tm 30 with such aplomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, wayned said: usually manage to get them to the nearest Temple and meet them there, Innovative idea. Maybe a business opportunity for the temples as logistics depots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbark Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 "He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars and the vehicles in front of them, and could prevent car theft while enabling owners to keep track of their vehicles’ location." These systems are already available and widespread. Collision avoidance, lane changing and controlled braking systems are becoming standard options on new vehicles. None of them require or use GPS tracking which does not have the accuracy. They use "Lidar" sensors on the vehicle which has millimeter accuracy. GPS tracking has also been around for a long time and is commonly used by fleet owners to keep track of their vehicles and a few owners who may be worried by theft. There is no reason for making it mandatory unless for some reason the police and govt want to keep track of its citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, smedly said: what he is suggesting is possibly a good idea if applied to public transport vehicles only but there needs to be a specific purpose like speed monitoring Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 The Thai Government always trying to introduce technology (with potential for high commission) rather than telling the police to do their job of enforcement, or funding education of drivers in proper behaviour. I always feel that this is a country with a vacuum of a police force which the Government try and fill with all sorts of rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, legend49 said: Speed monitoring those Muppet drivers in death vans. No it's all fixed the gov't had a talk to them all and fixed it remember? The 7 dead outside of Ubon Ratchathani the other day was just a silly mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Another lame -brain Scheme , do they ever talk to another sept , before announcing dumb plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk7 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said today (Monday) that, initially, the installation of GPS systems in private cars and motorcycles will be voluntary Did nobody read the article??? He didn't back down. He kicked the can down the road so it can be implemented in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, wayned said: IMHO, all delivery Companies should have mandatory GPS. I live up country on a rural dirt road and if I order anything online and it is delivered by anybody but Kerry or Thai Post it's a real [problem. Over the past 22 years I've had experiences with Kerry, Thai POst, CJGLS, DHL, NINJA, YUSEN and the latest TP LOGISTICS. I send then emails with GPS coordinates, directions from the nearest main highway junction and a google Map and they still have the driver call when he gets in the area. I speak a little Thai and the driver usually speaks no English. I usually manage to get them to the nearest Temple and meet them there, but if they had GPS all that they would have to do is put in the coordinates and they would get an instant map! No mate, you got the wrong type of GPS, this is a tracker that big brother can track our movements - not a GPS navigator. i read your post and I sympathize too - Same story, Kerry and the post office are the only people who know my place. I refuse to go and meet other couriers, I just let them spend 2 hours looking for my house. It’s their job to navigate and know where streets are. Not to mention those conversations that start with “hello” repeated 30 times and then “farang” followed by a nervous laugh that precedes putting the phone down. anyway .. well off track now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Someone reminded this goose that the system to monitor 10 million vehicles hasn't been invented yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: He claimed that modern GPS systems could help reduce road accidents by alerting drivers of the safe distance between their cars What happened to the good old days of remembering the braking distance on the back of the Highway Code booklet and reciting “only a fool breaks the two second rule” .. oh yeah, the driving test is a joke here, I forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, smedly said: because they refuse to get their faces out of their phones and TV's while behind the wheel and police do nothing to stop them One of the best systems to let you know you are too close to the vehicle in front is the Mark 1 eyeball, original or assisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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