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flag AI cameras and solar drones track and reduce plastic pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.

flag Chulalongkorn University, with partners including The Ocean Cleanup and Thai government agencies, is using AI-powered cameras at three Bangkok bridges to monitor plastic waste in the Chao Phraya River. flag Images captured every 15 minutes help track waste volume, type, and movement, while solar-powered Interceptor vessels collect up to 6–7 tons of debris every 2–3 days. flag Data from 2021 to 2024 show plastic remains the main pollutant, but the Interceptors are reducing ocean-bound waste. flag Findings aim to guide policies, identify pollution hotspots, and support community efforts to improve waste management and protect marine ecosystems, fisheries, and tourism. flag The project will continue for at least three more years.

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