During the crisis of fuel shortages and energy scarcity, many people have faced the problem of driving around searching for gas stations. Recently, a user on platform X named @KillerNay (Mr. Chanon N.) developed a new platform that directly addresses this issue, called PumpRadar. It is a website that allows the public to report gas station statuses in real time, so users can easily check information before going to refuel.
PumpRadar is a website that collects real-time gas station status information from actual users. Users can view a map to check whether nearby gas stations still have fuel and can instantly report updates for others to see. The system displays gas station locations on the map and allows users to update statuses, such as
Mr. Chanon N. explained that the idea behind PumpRadar was inspired by the popular flight tracking platform Flightradar24, which lets users see live positions of airplanes worldwide. The developer realized that a similar system for gas stations would help people decide where to go for fuel more conveniently. This led to the creation of a platform to check gas station statuses, with key features including:
PumpRadar's gas station locations are referenced from OpenStreetMap, an open data map database that anyone can use and develop further.
However, some data points may be incomplete, so users can add new stations to the map themselves by moving the map to the station's location and adding the information. This helps build a more complete database of gas stations amid energy andfuel shortages.
Using PumpRadar is simple through the website, which allows the public to report gas station statuses so information stays updated in real time. Users can follow these steps:
1. Visit the website www.thaipumpradar.com
The system will then display a map showing gas station locations in various areas.
2. Search for nearby gas stations
You can move or zoom the map to the area you want to check and see where gas stations are located nearby.
3. Check the fuel status of each station
Clicking on a gas station on the map will show status information, such as whether the station still has fuel or has been reported empty.
4. Report gas station status
If you have recent information, like whether a station still has fuel left, you can help update the status so other users are informed.
5. Add new gas stations
If a station is not yet on the map, users can move the map to the desired location and add the gas station to help build a more complete database.
Summary PumpRadar is an example of using technology and community power to solve everyday problems. When users update information together, it helps others decide where to refuel more easily without wasting time driving around unnecessarily, while also providing a clearer overall picture of the gas station situation.
Thanks to the information from X account@KillerNay