Thailand's environmental data revolution: Envi Link brings the smart city future!

Thailand's environmental data revolution: Envi Link brings the smart city future!

Today, digitalization is driving development in Thailand. An outstanding example of this is the Envi Link platform, which was launched by Tiranee Achalakul, the director of the BDI. This platform uses big data and artificial intelligence to sustainably transform Thailand in various areas such as economy, society and environment. The focus on environmental management is central to quality of life and national sustainability.

Envi Link connects over 200 data sets, creating a national environmental data center that connects government agencies, researchers, businesses and local communities. This rich integration of data enables policymakers to make more precise, targeted, and evidence-based decisions. Particular attention is paid to aggregating information such as PM2.5 levels and hotspot data, as well as health-related air pollution statistics. Such information comes, among other things, from real-time air quality sensors, which help to react promptly to environmental pollution and manage it precisely.

The role of Envi Link in the fight against PM2.5

The BDI has big plans for Envi Link. The platform will be further developed as a central database for national PM2.5 reduction efforts. In the coming months, local researchers will be involved to expand Envi Link to eight northern Thai provinces and create a comprehensive regional environmental data network. This is intended to strengthen the basis for the formulation of area-specific policies, optimize forest fire management and support long-term PM2.5 reduction strategies.

Envi Link also offers over 15 analytical dashboards that provide important information. This includes PM2.5 management indicators as well as dashboards that analyze correlations between approved fire use zones and actual fire patterns. This not only provides insight into current environmental situations, but also provides a better basis for political decisions. The development of an environmental data catalog is also on the agenda to ensure transparent and systematic collection and analysis of environmental data.

Look beyond national borders

The Envi Link initiative is part of a global trend in which industrial environmental intelligence platforms act as growth engines. A recent report on environmental intelligence platforms emphasizes that market analyzes provide important insights into consumer preferences and market behavior (see rock-news.at ). A variety of factors are evaluated that enable long-term forecasts for companies. These platforms segment the market by type and application to provide more comprehensive insights.

A busy business that shows how interdisciplinary approaches in the field of artificial intelligence and big data are important not only in Thailand but also internationally. The AI ​​Lab at the Federal Environment Agency in Germany, for example, follows a similar approach. Here, AI is used to support tasks in the environmental department such as species and radiation protection as well as climate change adaptation ( Umweltbundesamt.de ). The focus is also on the responsible use of AI and its added value for people and the environment.

Overall, the integration of environmental data in Chiang Mai takes a significant step towards a smarter environmental initiative in Thailand. The use of big data and artificial intelligence offers great opportunities to combat the challenges of environmental pollution and advance sustainable development. This is of central importance not only for the locals, but also for future generations.