10.Waze - Social GPS, Maps and Traffic
Navigating the horrendous streets of Bangkok City can be a perilous affair; from police checkpoints to hour-long traffic jams, sometimes you just wish someone would be there to tell you which roads to avoid.
Enter Waze, a GPS app with a social twist. The app collects information from other users real-time to paint a general picture of the city’s traffic conditions. Users can also help fellow travellers by marking the locations of obstructions or even local businesses on the app, which will display this information for all other users as well. The app even learns your frequented routes and destinations and automatically provides you with useful information such as time-saving routes and cheap gas stations in the area.
The app also supports cross-functionality with Facebook and is capable of showing you directions to Facebook and calendar events. It ties all its features up with a mini game- esque points system, where points are rewarded to especially helpful users. These points can be used to rank users in the area based on their contribution to the app.
Waze is available in English.