AI-powered surveillance to boost tourist security in Pattaya
Pattaya City is set to enhance tourist security with artificial intelligence (AI) powered surveillance systems, allowing closer monitoring and response to incidents. This follows a meeting between the mayor and the city’s Tourist Police.
Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet met with the newly appointed Pattaya Tourist Police Chief, Police Colonel Songwut Chueaplakij, and his team to discuss the initiative. The AI-integrated cameras will be capable of identifying and analysing movements, including walking, running, falling, fighting, and potential criminal activity.
Connected to local technology networks, these systems are said to facilitate quicker and more effective law enforcement responses by the city.
Mayor Poramet emphasised that Pattaya City’s extensive CCTV network is already in place, with surveillance operations managed from the Control Room on the second floor of City Hall. The system works in coordination with the Strong Tourism Community (STC) project at Walking Street, overseen by the Tourist Police.
The Mayor of Pattaya City along with Pattaya Tourist Police iterated the main goal of the camera implementation, which is to reinforce security measures to protect tourists and residents alike. The AI-driven surveillance is expected to act as a deterrent against criminal activities.
Officials believe the enhanced security will further strengthen Pattaya’s reputation as a leading global tourist destination, reported The Pattaya Mail.
In related news, a new shuttle bus service has launched, connecting Don Mueang International Airport directly to Pattaya, simplifying travel for tourists seeking Thailand’s popular beach destination. Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote inaugurated the service on Saturday, March 8, aiming to improve airport-to-tourism connectivity.
A 2.5-hour journey is available for 155 baht, with eight daily trips, four in each direction, providing passengers with frequent service.
In other news, Phuket has emerged as the leading revenue generator for Thailand’s tourism sector among all 77 provinces in 2024. However, this success is met with local concerns regarding the allocation of the generated funds.
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