Popular Post webfact Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 A recent announcement from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) suggests dramatic changes are underway for Thailand’s capital city. The notable shift to laying 1,454 kilometres of electrical wires underground is reportedly expected to take place over the coming decade, in an ambitious effort to streamline electricity provision to the three provinces in the Greater Bangkok area: Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. Unveiling these plans right before the Authority’s 65th anniversary, MEA Governor Wilas Chaloeysat outlined the project’s goals. These include not only improving the convenience of electricity distribution but also enhancing the efficiency of the system. This approach is expected to implement smart technology to aid in managing the infrastructure, part of the overarching concept of smart metro grids and smart metres. Speaking about the smart metro grid project, he mentioned that the MEA had conducted a survey of primary roads in the capital and its surrounding areas. The survey concluded that over 1,000 kilometres of MEA cable wires needed to be placed underground. The ambitious project is slated to be completed within a decade. The main focus areas targeted in this endeavour are along Skytrain and metro train routes. Wilas said so far key business zones and significant roads, such as in the Sathon district, have had their wiring moved underground. by Mitch Connor TOP: Underground Wiring is coming to Bangkok as part of it's 'Go Smart, Go Digital and Go Green' program. (via Somchai Poomlard, Bangkok Post). Photo courtesy of Somchai Poomlard, Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/bangkoks-electricity-wires-go-underground-in-major-10-year-scheme -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 When pigs fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circa02 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Must of been a long 7 years of committee meetings https://bk.asia-city.com/city-living/news/bangkok-ugly-wires-disappear-thanks-bill-gates, just another 10 to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 The recycled copper wire from the overhead poles would probably pay for the new setup. But I doubt that 1 Satang of that money will return to the project coffers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Seeing is believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianlg Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 NOT A GOOD IDEA in a flood prone area !!! "BIG BANG" Theory on first flood ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Great progress, they've been contemplating this 10 year plan for the past 30 years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, 2baht said: Great progress, they've been contemplating this 10 year plan for the past 30 years! Just before the great flood, they do know Bangkok is sinking right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 All they have to do is start charging it taxes and it will run underground by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Just now, hotchilli said: Just before the great flood, they do know Bangkok is sinking right? Never mind! There's still a bit of swill in the trough! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 They'd be done if they'd actually gotten to work instead of talking endlessly about it for endless years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallmine68 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Why are the people in charge wanting to go underground with cables when they are saying the city is sinking? https://theaseanpost.com/article/bangkok-sinking-fast https://th.boell.org/en/2021/11/01/short-long-term-solutions-bangkok-flood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 5:40 PM, webfact said: A recent announcement from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) suggests dramatic changes are underway for Thailand’s capital city. The notable shift to laying 1,454 kilometres of electrical wires underground is reportedly expected to take place over the coming decade, in an ambitious effort to streamline electricity provision to the three provinces in the Greater Bangkok area: Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. Unveiling these plans right before the Authority’s 65th anniversary, MEA Governor Wilas Chaloeysat outlined the project’s goals. These include not only improving the convenience of electricity distribution but also enhancing the efficiency of the system. This approach is expected to implement smart technology to aid in managing the infrastructure, part of the overarching concept of smart metro grids and smart metres. Speaking about the smart metro grid project, he mentioned that the MEA had conducted a survey of primary roads in the capital and its surrounding areas. The survey concluded that over 1,000 kilometres of MEA cable wires needed to be placed underground. The ambitious project is slated to be completed within a decade. The main focus areas targeted in this endeavour are along Skytrain and metro train routes. Wilas said so far key business zones and significant roads, such as in the Sathon district, have had their wiring moved underground. by Mitch Connor TOP: Underground Wiring is coming to Bangkok as part of it's 'Go Smart, Go Digital and Go Green' program. (via Somchai Poomlard, Bangkok Post). Photo courtesy of Somchai Poomlard, Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/bangkoks-electricity-wires-go-underground-in-major-10-year-scheme -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. the wires are part of BKKs charm.. wont feel the same.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 lot of negativity here (no pun intended ????) , the overhead wires are unsightly and often dangerous, sounds like a step in the right direction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, it is what it is said: lot of negativity here (no pun intended ????) , the overhead wires are unsightly and often dangerous, sounds like a step in the right direction Why not put them underground in Venice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont confuse me Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I wouldn't be worrying about wiring underground, I'd be more concerned about BKK being under water in 10 yrs time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Thailand as I live and love it. Cart before the horse.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 10:50 AM, newnative said: They'd be done if they'd actually gotten to work instead of talking endlessly about it for endless years. Do not ever forget. Committees are important. Coffee, whiskey, girls and salary. I am still waiting for a committee position.???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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