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Bangkok to adopt Japanese technology to improve traffic
Science and Technology Minister Woravat Au-apinyakul said that his recent official visit to Japan was intended to help Thailand revamp its scientific foundation and adopt Japan’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for local implementation.

The Ministry of Science and Technology will adopt technological know-how from Japan to solve traffic problems and conserve energy in Thailand.
Science and Technology Minister Woravat Au-apinyakul said that his recent official visit to Japan was intended to help Thailand revamp its scientific foundation and adopt Japan’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for local implementation.

Mr. Woravat said that Japan’s ITS incorporates the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), installed in cars and the traffic management cameras, to handle the congestion on the streets.
The Science and Technology Minister hopes that the adopted technology and know-how will help ease the overcrowding conditions in the country’s roads, particularly in Bangkok.
He stated that less congested traffic conditions can effectively lead to fuel and energy conservation.
Mr. Woravat went on to say that the government will discuss with auto-giant Toyota Motor Thailand about a joint technological development in order to bring its traffic improvement project to fruition as soon as possible.
via สำนักข่่าวแห่งชาติ : Thailand to adopt Japanese technology to improve Bangkok traffic conditions.
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