There are plans to upgrade Phuket’s Chalong Pier, making it the island’s fourth “smart” pier, alongside Ao Po, to the north, Panwa Pier, on the east coast, and Rassada Pier in Phuket Town. At the time it was opened, Ao Po became Thailand’s first smart pier.

 

The Phuket regional marine office has confirmed that the privately-run Chalong Pier will become the fourth “smart” pier in the province, helping to improve visitor experiences. Digital solutions offered at smart piers aim to improve tourism service standards and boost tourist confidence.

 

Officer director Nachapong Pranit says marine authorities will work with relevant agencies on the project, including the Digital Economy Promotion Agency. The cost of the upgrade project is expected to be around 60 million baht. He adds that his office will also cooperate with the operators of piers run by state agencies and other privately-run piers in order to improve services and safety.

 

By Peter Roche

Caption: Chalong pier. PHOTO: Expedia

 

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So what does a smart pier entail?

3 minutes ago, stevenl said:

So what does a smart pier entail?

They must have run out of smart BMW's 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

There are plans to upgrade Phuket’s Chalong Pier, making it the island’s fourth “smart” pier, alongside Ao Po, to the north, Panwa Pier, on the east coast, and Rassada Pier in Phuket Town. At the time it was opened, Ao Po became Thailand’s first smart pier.

What's a smart pier?

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

What's a smart pier?

A pier that thinks for itself! 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Digital solutions offered at smart piers aim to improve tourism service standards and boost tourist confidence.

Can Anyone explain what a digital solution is? And what are the problems that need a solution? 

Costing 60million baht of tax payers money on a privately operated pier, why who is gaining out of this, follow the money trail, it doesn't even mention any construction, what the F are they spending it on, educating crew? JFC

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What's a smart pier?

I'm busy right now leveraging soft power but I will get back to you with an answer in due course.......