PUBLISHED : 8 Oct 2023 at 18:24
PHUKET: The Phuket regional marine office is upgrading its fourth privately-run pier into a smart pier to facilitate better tourist services.
Nachapong Pranit, the office director, said marine authorities are collaborating with concerned agencies, including the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), to turn Ao Chalong pier into a smart pier costing about 60 million baht.
Currently, Phuket has three smart piers — Ao Por Pier, Visit Panwa Pier and Rassada Pier, with Ao Por Pier being Thailand’s first smart pier.
Mr Nachapong said digital solutions are applied at the smart piers to improve tourism service standards and enhance safety, boosting tourist confidence in travelling.
He said the marine…
