PUBLISHED : 19 Apr 2024 at 14:33
The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved in principle establishing a cell broadcast service (CBS) system to be installed and operated by telecom operators, according to Gen Sittichai Markkoonchorn, assistant to the NBTC chairman.
The cell broadcast technology allows emergency warnings to be sent to all devices connected to mobile networks within a specific target area.
The plan to establish an effective public warning system aims to improve safety for the public and tourists, particularly in the aftermath of…