This system allows the public to receive important information through their mobile phones so they can avoid danger zones or, if already in such areas, quickly evacuate.
Thailand currently has the “Traffy Fondue” app which was developed by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) is encouraging the public to use this as a warning system.
Initially, Traffy Fondue was a platform for communication between citizens and responsible agencies concerning urban problems. Citizens could report issues directly to the responsible parties through the app. Whether these related to cleanliness, problems with sidewalks, street lighting, or damaged roads, people could report them along with enough information for the agencies to take immediate action. This included photographs and locations on the…
