Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration together with the Transport and Public Administration Department will follow up on progress. "Ratchaprasong Model" solves traffic problems on Ratchadamri Road It was revealed that after installing the Lane Block, the number of vehicles violating parking has decreased by more than 10 times. Prepare to expand the effect to many more areas. Pol. Gen. Adis Ngamjitsuksri, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok Visit the area to follow the progress Project to solve traffic problems on Ratchadamri Ratchaprasong Model Road in collaboration with Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat Wongsanga, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Mr. Seksom Akkhaphan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Land Transport. and representatives of entrepreneurs in the Ratchaprasong area Police General Adis said that in the past this area had accumulated problems for a long time. The main problem is traffic congestion due to some public taxis and tricycles parked waiting to pick up tourists in t he far left lane on both sides of Ratchadamri Road. To the point that general public bus users have to venture down into the second lane to catch buses that cannot be accessed. There are also cases of taxis and tricycles charging a flat price without using the meter, which greatly affects the image of the tourism sector. It began on April 20, 2024 to improve the physical area, including making the Bus Stop markings more clear. Modify the imaginary colored island into a traffic lane to add one more traffic lane. Improve the pedestrian crossing fence (green) to prevent people or tourists from crossing the road at a point that is not a crossing. Collapsing all bus stops into just one stop to prevent confusion in using the service. Install a no U-turn sign. and the installation of Lane Block traffic lane separation equipment, a distance of 500 meters, on Ratchadamri Road on both the inbound and outbound sides so that buses can pick up and drop off passengers conveniently and safely for service users. The key is to set lane blocks and clearly designate vehicles to pick up passengers, not to park in the dark, with some problems still encountered. As for passengers calling through the application And the pin point is not clear on Ratchadamri Road, causing cars to wait. We have cooperated with the application to fix the pin point. In addition, CCTV cameras processed with the AI ??system have been installed to collect information on cars that violate parking in prohibited areas by defining the boundaries of prohibited parking areas. If a car is found that has been parked for longer than the time specified by the system, it will be considered an offense. The date, time and location are displayed in detail and can clearly capture the license plate number. The information will be sent to the Bangkok Traffic and Transport Office, local police stations and related agencies for legal action. It was found that before installing the Lane Block, there were 489 violating vehicles per day parking in the left lane, and after insta lling the Lane Block, the number of violating vehicles was reduced to only 45 per day. However, in the past it was found that there were still some tourists and citizens calling for taxis and tricycles in front of shopping centers on both sides of Ratchadamri Road, causing there to still be cars that violated parking and general motorists still confused and not daring to use the available lanes. The installation of Lane Block solved the traffic problem because it was thought of as a bus lane only. Therefore, they use other channels, causing traffic congestion. BMA has created public relations signs informing of parking spots for taxis and tricycles in the shopping center area. In which general car users can use the left lane, all types of vehicles can access as usual, but cannot park. They are preparing to expand the results to use in other areas, such as Ratchadamri Road, continuing on Rama I Road to Siam Square. Rama I Road to Ploenchit Intersection New Phetchaburi Road on both sides and points of complai nt such as Platinum, Wat Pho, Central Ladprao. Chatuchak Market, etc. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat said the police had made an arrest. The competition had come before this. In the case of prohibiting parking, a fine must be paid, but the offender still commits the same offense again. Accept that if there is a repeat offense, the license must be suspended. which wants to integrate with the Department of Land Transport as well This area has had chronic problems for a long time. both parked and blocking traffic Taxi doesn't use the meter. Complaints come in at the top of the list of legal measures that are enforced against public transport drivers who violate traffic rules. Currently, there are AI cameras installed in Bangkok. When the Department of Transport receives the information Will send a letter calling to compare and adjust. There will be points deducted. charged with an offense If you commit a serious violation regarding safety, your license can be revoked. by Central World Three parking spots for three-whee led taxis have been arranged: Groove Zone on Rama 1 Road //Dazzle Zone at the entrance-exit of the hug Thai food center. Security guards will register every vehicle provided. Customer service and taxi service points and through the application and zone i at the entrance and exit. Side of Phra Tiramuti Shrine The other side that has problems is in front of Big C Ratchadamri department store. There are also problems with cars freezing in front of the department store. We have set up one public transport service point for tourists and commuters, on the first floor, and made a sign to advertise the fares. at the pick-up and drop-off points to prevent unfair pricing as well. The Ratchaprasong Model It is a pilot project in accordance with the policy of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, to raise the level and improve the image of tourism. Source: Thai News Agency