The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to monitor hazardous chemicals and bolster regulatory efficiency. Mr. Poryot Klanrong, Director-General of the DIW, announced the initiative, stating he had tasked Ms. Pranomporn Lokkamlue, Director of the Information and Communication Technology Center, with leading a seminar to educate and promote the “Hazardous Chemical Monitoring, Tracking, and Surveillance System.” This project is being financed by the Digital Economy and Society Development Fund for the fiscal year 2025.
During the seminar, Ms. Thitima Meesri, Acting Computer Expert, outlined the project’s objectives to an audience comprising DIW officials, business operators, representatives from relevant agencies, and members of the public. The core aim of the project is to develop and enhance a system for monitoring, tracking, and surveilling the use of hazardous chemicals, thereby strengthening the management of risks associated with industrial accidents.
The system employs advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to analyze large datasets and process information. This technological integration is expected to improve the efficiency of regulatory oversight, increase the accuracy and reliability of data, and provide crucial support for the development of policies governing hazardous chemicals.
The seminar served as a platform to share the project’s outcomes and foster a comprehensive understanding of the system’s application among business operators, government bodies, private sector organizations, and other stakeholders. A key emphasis was placed on the importance of users effectively leveraging the system for their operations and for monitoring activities related to hazardous chemicals.
The event also facilitated a valuable exchange of ideas, allowing participants to discuss challenges and propose enhancements for the system. This feedback will be instrumental in refining the system to better align with the demands of hazardous chemical regulation and management, while also supporting the digital transformation of government operations.