BMA planning to install 200 AI-assisted cameras

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to install artificial intelligence-assisted traffic cameras at over 200 intersections across the city to help its crackdown on traffic violations.

Deputy governor Wisanu Subsompon said AI-assisted cameras will be installed at 20 major intersections in Bangkok this month as part of a trial. The cameras at Arun Amarin and Wong Sawang intersections have been active since the beginning of June, while the rest will be activated by the end of the month.

The cameras are provided by the Traffic and Transport Department. They are able to capture a photograph of offending vehicles’ number plates as well as the drivers.

Mr Wisanu said the cameras will be optimally positioned to capture traffic violations. Fines for traffic…