Chiang Mai Walking Street (Photo: chiangmai.bangkok.com)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Chiang Mai province has planned to pursue a SmartCity model to improve the quality of life of local villagers.
Chiang Mai Provincial Governor Supachai Iamsuwan said the northern province ison track to develop public facilities, promote tourism, and enhance the qualityof life under the Smart City model.
He said the province will encourage cultural tourism, safe agriculture whichhelps farmers earn more income, environmental protection, trade and investmentas well as the health of local residents and elderly persons.
Chiang Mai province, listed as one of Thailand’s seven Smart Cities, has alsoplanned to promote the use of electric vehicles with clean energy, which willbe in line with the Provincial Electricity Authority’s development plans forcities and relocate electrical and utility cables underground to improve theurban landscape.
The urban landscape improvement by relocating cables and renovating sidewalkswill initially take place in Chiang Mai University’s campus and alongNimmanahaeminda Road. The province has aimed to encourage the publicparticipation with local communities for sustainable development. – NNT/VNA
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Chiang Mai Walking Street
