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FETC International Drives M-Flow with Taiwan Innovations for Smart Mobility

FETC International Drives M-Flow with Taiwan Innovations for Smart Mobility

Matichon•Economy•71d ago

Reader Briefing

FETC International, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection, is expanding its Smart Mobility services in Thailand by implementing AI-ALPR and RFID technology for the M-Flow system.

  • •FETC International, from Taiwan, is introducing advanced toll collection and smart mobility solutions to Thailand.
  • •The company is leveraging AI-ALPR and RFID technology within Thailand's M-Flow system to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • •FETC International aims to be a long-term partner in developing Thailand's smart city and smart mobility infrastructure.
  • •This initiative seeks to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety in Thailand.

Overview

  • •FETC International, a subsidiary of Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co., Ltd. (FETC) from Taiwan, is actively developing its business in Thailand.
  • •FETC International is deploying M-Flow and comprehensive Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems across Southeast Asia, starting with Thailand.
  • •FETC was established in 2004 and has over 20 years of experience developing Taiwan's ETC system.
  • •Taiwan's ETC system boasts 99.98% vehicle detection accuracy and over 99.999999% license plate recognition accuracy.
  • •FETC International (Thailand) is collaborating with local partners to implement the first M-Flow system on Motorway 9 (M9) and develop M-Flow on routes M81 and M6.
  • •The M-Flow system integrates AI-ALPR with RFID tags to improve vehicle detection and identification, providing instant cost notifications.
  • •Kenny Chen, Managing Director of FETC International (Thailand), stated that Thailand possesses high potential in infrastructure and technology, and FETC aims to be a long-term partner for smart city and smart mobility ecosystem development.
  • •The deployment of these smart tolling systems aims to resolve traffic congestion, increase user convenience by eliminating stops for payment, and reduce accidents caused by sudden lane changes.

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Key Quotes

Kenny Chen
"Thailand has high potential in infrastructure and technology. We are committed to being a long-term partner to develop the Smart City and Smart Mobility Ecosystem in this region."
ประเทศไทยมีศักยภาพสูงในด้านโครงสร้างพื้นฐานและเทคโนโลยี เรามุ่งมั่นที่จะเป็นพันธมิตรระยะยาวเพื่อพัฒนาSmart City and Smart Mobility Ecosystem ในภูมิภาคนี้

Key Entities

Organization

FETC International
A subsidiary of Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co., Ltd. (FETC) that is introducing smart mobility and electronic toll collection systems to Thailand.
Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co., Ltd. (FETC)
A global leader in electronic toll collection systems from Taiwan, and the parent company of FETC International.
Far Eastern Group (FEG)
A conglomerate comprising over 200 companies, of which FETC is a subsidiary.
Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Taiwan(กรมทางหลวง กระทรวงคมนาคมไต้หวัน)
The Taiwanese government body that commissioned FETC to establish and operate Taiwan's electronic toll collection system.
BGSR Joint Venture Group(กลุ่มกิจการร่วมค้า BGSR)
A joint venture partner with FETC International for the development of M-Flow systems on specific routes in Thailand.
FETC International (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เอฟอีทีซี อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล ไทยแลนด์ จำกัด)
The Thai subsidiary of FETC International responsible for implementing smart mobility solutions and M-Flow systems within Thailand.

Place

Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️
The country of origin for FETC International and its electronic toll collection technology.
Motorway 9 (M9) Bang Pa-in – Bang Phli(มอเตอร์เวย์สาย 9 (M9) บางปะอิน – บางพลี)
The location of the first M-Flow system implemented by FETC International (Thailand) in collaboration with local partners.
Route 81 (M81) Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi(เส้นทางสาย 81 (M81) บางใหญ่ – กาญจนบุรี)
A route where FETC International is developing M-Flow systems in collaboration with the BGSR Joint Venture Group.
Route 6 (M6) Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima(เส้นทางสาย 6 (M6) บางปะอิน – นครราชสีมา)
A route where FETC International is developing M-Flow systems in collaboration with the BGSR Joint Venture Group.

Policy

M-Flow
A smart mobility and electronic toll collection system being implemented in Thailand, utilizing AI-ALPR and RFID technology.
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)
A type of electronic toll collection system, in which FETC has extensive experience and which it is deploying in Thailand.

Concept

Smart Mobility Ecosystem
The broader framework of intelligent transportation and urban mobility solutions that FETC International aims to help develop in Thailand.
Smart City
Intelligent urban environments that FETC International aims to contribute to developing in Thailand.

Technology

AI-ALPR
Artificial Intelligence Automatic License Plate Recognition technology that works in conjunction with RFID tags to enhance M-Flow system accuracy.
RFID tags(แท็ก RFID)
Radio-Frequency Identification tags used in conjunction with AI-ALPR to improve the accuracy and identification of vehicles within the M-Flow system.
Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) System(ระบบชั่งน้ำหนักขณะรถวิ่ง (WIM))
A proposed technology that FETC International plans to adapt for application in Thailand to improve traffic management.
Smart Parking System(ระบบลานจอดรถอัจฉริยะ)
A proposed technology FETC International intends to introduce to Thailand to create a seamless parking experience.

Person

Kenny Chen(เคนนี่ เฉิน)
Managing Director of FETC International (Thailand), who commented on the company's commitment to developing Thailand's smart city and mobility ecosystem.