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AI cameras and solar drones track and reduce plastic pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.
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.
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.
Data from 2021 to 2024 show plastic remains the main pollutant, but the Interceptors are reducing ocean-bound waste.
Findings aim to guide policies, identify pollution hotspots, and support community efforts to improve waste management and protect marine ecosystems, fisheries, and tourism.
The project will continue for at least three more years.
Cámaras de IA y drones solares rastrean y reducen la contaminación por plástico en el río Chao Phraya de Bangkok.