‘Chatchat’ discusses smart cities Dismantling unkempt power lines, Bangkok.
Reporters reported that on July 4, the National Telecommunications Company Limited (Public) or NT Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn Minister of Digital Economy and Society or DES joins the discussion with Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan Bangkok Governor on pushing for Bangkok Smart City or Bangkok Smart City and the management of communication conduits underground
following the meeting Mr. Chaiwut said Discussed regarding bringing communication cables underground because there are many entities owned and some parts have to be redone Therefore, there was a discussion to find a work solution. budget estimation by establishing a working group between DES Office of the Broadcasting Commission television business and the National Telecommunications Commission (Office of the NBTC), Bangkok NT and Bangkok Thanakom Company Limited or KT to operate
Mr. Chaiwut said for providing budgets for operations throughout Bangkok Approximately 20,000 million baht was required. Initially discussed that the office NBTC will bring the matter to the board NBTC supports regarding 10 billion baht.
Mr. Chatchat said From the meeting, there were 2 main issues: 1. Organize messy communication lines, even without having to land immediately. The unused cables should be completely dismantled. It is expected that by 2022, the target is 800 kilometers in the inner Bangkok area with large populations first.
Mr. Chatchat said 2. Bringing the communication cable to the ground which cost both sides Both conduit makers and telecommunication network operators say that the cables on the ground cannot be brought underground. There must be additional investment matters. But it must be appropriate. At least the first organized steps will make the clutter less. and expect to see tangible results from the beginning of next month onwards
