Bangkok: “Monporn” has partnered with the Port Authority of Thailand and the Customs Department to connect container scanning systems, raising the safety standards of Thai ports to world-class standards, meeting the needs of entrepreneurs and the business sector, and strengthening the country’s long-term economy.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, revealed that the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and the Customs Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to connect electronic data from the X-ray container scanning system. This marks a significant step in integrating data and developing the country’s logistics and customs capabilities. This initiative aims to elevate services and security at Thai ports to meet international standards, ensuring transparency, speed, and accuracy. This aligns with the Ministry of Transport’s policy to drive Thailand’s logistics system towards efficiency and modernity, and to build safety confidence among entrepreneurs, investors, and related business sectors. This will ultimately lead to sustainable economic strengthening.
Mr. Kriangkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director-General of the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), added that the signing of this MOU marks a significant step in elevating maritime safety and Thailand’s port system to international standards under the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). This will build confidence among operators, investors, and business partners. It also reflects the strategic vision of the PAT and the Customs Department, which leverage technology and interagency cooperation as key mechanisms to drive maritime safety and enhance the country’s logistics system. This integration leverages the capabilities of the PAT and the Customs Department. The PAT will develop a highly secure electronic data linkage system to efficiently and transparently link cargo data, reduce redundant processes, and enhance accuracy. The system will begin operations at Laem Chabang Port, the primary port for international shipping, and will expand to Bangkok Port and other PAT port
s in the future.
The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and the Customs Department have established strict guidelines for data usage and management to comply with international security standards. A joint working group has also been established to manage and oversee electronic connectivity systems to establish data exchange standards, monitor performance, address technical issues, and maintain up-to-date systems. Continuous meetings and coordination will be held to ensure compliance with government policy and international standards.
Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, and Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, presided over the signing ceremony of the MOU on the connection of electronic data from the X-ray container inspection system (Scanning System) for the project to develop the scanning system to enhance port security to comply with the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) between the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and the Customs Department. Mr. Kriangkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director-General of the PAT, and Mr. Teerat Attanavanich, Director-General of the Customs Department, were the signers at the meeting room on the 19th floor of the PAT office building.