Thailand opens electric ferry route on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the opening ceremony of the “MINE (Mission no Emission) Smart Ferry” project, which features an electric ferry route on Chao Phraya river and Thailand’s first smart pier at CAT Tower Pier in Bangkok’s Bangrak district.
The “MINE Smart Ferry” project features an electric ferry route on Chao Phraya river and Thailand’s first smart pier at CAT Tower Pier in Bangkok’s Bangrak district. (Photo: tatnews.org)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presidedover the opening ceremony of the “MINE (Mission no Emission) Smart Ferry” project, which features an electric ferry route on Chao Phraya river andThailand’s first smart pier at CAT Tower Pier in Bangkok’s Bangrak district.
In his speech at the event, the Prime Minister said this project is part of thegovernment’s 20-year plan to build transport infrastructure nationwide, andpromote the use of electric vehicles, helping reduce air pollution, especiallythe PM2.5 problem, in metropolitan areas.
The MINE smart ferries, manufactured and operated by Thailand-based EnergyAbsolute, are powered by Li-Ion batteries, and can operate for 80-100kilometres on a single charge, enough for two round trips on its 23-kilometreChao Phraya River route.
According to project developers, the smart ferry service is in line with theUN’s Sustainable Development Goals as it is safe and friendly with theenvironment.
The Thai government will launch more electric ferry service in the coming time.Last month, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announcedintroduction of electric boats to replace diesel-powered ferries on KlongPadung Krungkasem canel. Theservice is part of the plans to connect modes of public transportation in thecapital./.
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The “MINE Smart Ferry” project features an electric ferry route on Chao Phraya river and Thailand’s first smart pier at CAT Tower Pier in Bangkok’s Bangrak district. (Photo: tatnews.org) 
