The Thai Ministry of Transport in cooperation with the naval department, the province of Nonthaburi and the generation of electricity from Thailand (Egat) has officially introduced the RAMA VII-SMART Pier-a flagship project, which was driven and built with solar energy to set new standards for sustainable, water-based means of transport.
Deputy Minister of Transport Ms. Manaporn Charoensri headed the inauguration ceremony in the Bang Kruai district, to Mr. Kritpetch Chaichuay, General Director of the Marine Department; Mr. Theeppat Theppitak, Egat Governor; and Mr. Apichai Aramsri, deputy governor of Nonthaburi.
The solar-integrated Smart Pier is part of a larger initiative for the development of 29 smart piers along the Chao Phraya River by 2027. After completing the day, the network will operate over 53,000 passengers daily and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through approx. 280,230 tons per year, whereby a big jump in the direction of the Clean Energy and Climate target of Thailand and towards Thailand and Climate-like.
“This is more than a transport project – it is a symbol of Thailand's commitment to the green infrastructure and a sustainable city life,” said Ms. Manaporn. She emphasized that the initiative not only improve connectivity and convenience, but also reduces the CO2 footprint of the flow transport.
Use solar energy for more intelligent, greener trips
According to Egat Governor Mr. Thepat, Rama VII Smart Pier works on the sustainable “5-Smart” model, in which solar energy plays a central role:
- Smart Energy – Solar modules on the roof in combination with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ensure continuous clean energy supply, which is managed via an advanced smart energy management system.
- Smart Safety – characteristics such as CCTV monitoring and drowning warning systems improve the safety of commuters.
- Smart Lighting – Automatic lighting systems reduce unnecessary power consumption.
- Smart digitization-echtzeit-travel updates and digital passenger services are integrated via Smart Tech.
- Smart Service-Der Pier offers EV charging stations, real-time boat plans and tourism information about the Smart Pier Mobile application.
The architecture of the pier also reflects the mindful environment and the use of a light -reflecting surface, which changes naturally throughout the day and reduces the need for artificial lighting and at the same time improves visual attraction.
It enabled sustainable tourism and local economy
With the province of Nonthaburi, which is known for eco-tourism hotspots such as Koh Kret, local civil servants agree that the smart pier perfectly matches the effort to promote travel with a low impact. “This pier is a gateway to sustainable tourism,” said the deputy governor Mr. Apichai and found that the initiative will stimulate the local economy and at the same time preserve environmental integrity.
The pier is also equipped with integrative infrastructure such as ramps, toilets for people with disabilities and an automatic passenger counting system to improve operational efficiency.
A blueprint for the carbon -low future of Thailand
With 12 already completed and 17 others, Thailand positions itself as a leader in solar sustainable transport in Southeast Asia. This project shows how clean energy and intelligent design can transform the public infrastructure into environmentally responsible, commuter -friendly hubs.
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