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New ‘smart’ river piers to open this year

The newly renovated Rajinee Pier in Phra Nakhon district officially opened on 23 December 2022 as a new landmark along the Chao Phraya River. The pier has been upgraded to a smart pier with advanced technology to inform commuters of boat arrival times and provide free WiFi. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Three new “smart” piers on the Chao Phraya River will be opened this year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.

The Rama VII Pier, Tha Tian Pier, and Kiakkai Pier will be upgraded to become smart piers to help reduce traffic problems while offering improved transport links between road, rail, and river, she said.

The government planned to upgrade 29 piers into smart piers by 2025, at a cost of about 942…

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