'Hackers' blamed for editing Laem Promthep map pinPromthep Cape is one of Phuket's most photographed and popular location for Thai and foreign tourists. (Photo by Achadtaya Chuenniran)PHUKET: Many visitors relying on Google Maps to go to Laem Promthep, a popular sightseeing spot on Phuket island, have ended up in a wrong place after the map pin had been moved by hackers. "The move has affected visitors who relied on Google Maps as they were misguided to another venue, which is not Laem Promthep. The municipality has put up signposts along the route and advised visitors to use nearby areas such as Larn Phra Prom or Promthep Cape Lighthouse to search for Laem Promthep on Google Maps. Pinning and editing a pin on Google Maps can be done by any user without requiring high-level IT expertise since the service relies on collaboration of users to help improve its accuracies.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2020 05:15 UTC