Infrastructure development to connect Thailand and the world with “toll fee working capital”

24 June – One of the "working capitals" under the supervision of the working capital management system for service groups with the mission of "developing a network connecting the transport system to the region Make an impression, convenience, safety with innovation" is "working capital through fees"

When the COVID-19 epidemic situation subsides, the tourism sector and related businesses recover accordingly. both from foreign tourists including Thai tourists Evident from the image of the cramming of tourists at various popular tourist destinations. Whether it's a waterfall, a mountain, or the sea.

already mentioned the sea I want to go chill out by the sea in Pattaya. and eat fresh seafood From the fishing village of Bang Saray, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, immediately

Why are you slow? Let's go from Bangkok to Pattaya and continue to Bang Saray Fisherman's Village, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. It doesn't take long. Because using the motorway or intercity highway number 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya-Map Ta Phut) drive continuously for about 1.30 hours to reach Pattaya. And if going to travel to Bang Saray fishing village, Sattahip district, Chonburi province, it doesn't take long. because there is a motorway The extension of Line 7 between Pattaya and Map Ta Phut.

Motorway or Intercity Highway No. 7 is the main route that promotes area development and industrial investment in the eastern region (Chonburi, Chachoengsao and Rayong). Extension of Line 7 Pattaya - Map Ta Phut as a new transport route which reduces travel time Connecting to the area of the EEC Special Economic Corridor Development Project, it is also a project that connects all transportation networks, including land, water, air and rail.

Mr. Pattarathep Silpajarn, Director of Strategy and Planning Department Intercity Motorway Division said that Intercity Motorway No. 7 had a starting point connecting the Chonburi-Pattaya route at the Mabprachan Interchange. Heading south through Bang Lamung District, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, ending at the confluence of Highway No. 3, Map Ta Phut Municipality, Ban Chang District, Rayong Province, a total distance of 32 km. Throughout the route, a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour can be used. Helps reduce travel time from the Mabprachan Interchange Up to 30 minutes to U-Tapao Airport along the route There are 3 toll gates to collect fees, including the Huay Yai checkpoint connecting to Ban Amphur Muang Pattaya. Chonburi Province, Khao Chi On Toll Plaza connecting to Highway No. 331, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province and U-Tapao Toll Plaza connecting to Sukhumvit Road, Mueang District and Ban Chang District, Rayong Province.

In addition to connecting industrial promotion zones It also connects the production area of agricultural products and fishery products, known as the main route that is important to the transportation system between the central and eastern regions. Especially the export sector that can be linked to international trade gateways.

"This route Helps to expand trade and investment opportunities. distribution of income to the local Especially the transportation of agricultural and fruit products from the eastern region to Bangkok. faster It also promotes tourism in the areas of Pattaya, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat. Importantly, it also saves time for traveling to U-Tapao Airport and in the future, there is also an extension of the Motorway Route 7 project connecting U-Tapao Airport. which will have the end of the project at the entrance-exit line of U-Tapao Airport It will increase the convenience. It can shorten the time for those who will travel to and from U-Tapao Airport even more, ”said Pattarathep.

Intercity Motorway No. 7, Extension of Pattaya - Map Ta Phut It is one of the important contributions of through-toll fee working capital. established under the Treasury Act B.E. The toll fee is collected by the Intercity Highway Division, Department of Highways, which manages the funds. By virtue of the announcement of the Department of Highways and ministerial regulations on the division of government departments both education and development and manages the intercity highway network both in the part of the special highway and the concession highway Maintenance and maintenance of intercity highways Operate the part related to the collection of fees for the use of motor vehicles on the intercity highways, etc.

Solving traffic congestion in front of toll booths with M-Flow

"Car users who drive through M-Flow do not need to stop or slow down their cars. They can use speeds up to 120 km/h. Currently, there are more than 510,000 members, with a total of 619,000 vehicles. vehicle"

Another notable contribution of the toll fee working capital is the convenience for those who use the M-Flow or the automatic toll collection system without barriers (Free Flow) to solve the traffic jam on the road. motorway By using AI technology to develop a toll collection system with cameras to record images of license plates With digital technology like Video Tolling instead of collecting tolls automatically like a barrier system enabling car users to drive through the checkpoint area without having to stop or slow down the car can use a speed of up to 120 km / h, able to drain 2,000 - 2,500 cars / hour / lane Compatible with all types of vehicles that are allowed to drive on intercity highways or expressways.

by paying the fee through electronic means After using the service, including payment via website or mobile application of the M-Flow system, as well as payment via QR Code and payment via automatic debiting system.

M-Flow is open for full service on Highway No. 9 from February 15, 2022, consisting of Thap Chang 1 Toll Plaza, Thap Chang 2 Toll Plaza, Thanyaburi 1 Toll Plaza and Thanyaburi 2 Toll Plaza.

“With convenience and speed, car users do not have to stop or slow down their cars. resulting in a continuous increase in M-Flow service users Currently, there are more than 510,000 members, with a total number of 619,000 vehicles, both in the public transport sector and tourists. Which the Intercity Motorway Division has prepared to extend the effect to the intercity motorway and other expressways in the future, ”said Pattarathep.

Recently, M-Flow received 2 awards from the LINE THAILAND AWARDS 2022 stage, namely Best Display Advertising of the Year in Public Sector, the best public sector organization in advertising of the year and Best Smart Channel in Public Sector.

In addition, a dynamic travel time information system has been installed, which allows route users to receive information in a timely manner. to select a route Avoid traffic congestion

It can be seen that the Intercity Motorway Division Committed to developing modern information and communication technology systems to be able to support management and the collection of toll fees on the intercity highway network This will cause convenience, speed and safety to service users. In order to be in line with the 20-year digital economic and social development plan (2016-2036) that says, "Reform Thailand into Digital Thailand"

And this is part of the work of supervising working capital management to be effective as a mechanism for developing infrastructure to connect Thailand and the world to make Thailand a gateway for trade. investment and logistics strategy important of the region.

Source: Thai News Agency