One million more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed all over the capital city to improve public safety, Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang said on Thursday.
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Pol Lt-Gen Kamronwit said this would be carried out under the "Miracle Eyes" project aimed at using security cameras for crime prevention and suppression.
It will be a joint operation by the Metropolitan Police Bureau and TOT Corporation.
Pol Lt-Gen Kamronwit and Monchai Noosong, acting manager of TOT, on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement in a ceremony at the Metropolitan Police headquarters.
The city police chief said the project is aimed at boosting safety for the people. Footage of surveillance cameras can help prevent crimes and facilitate police investigation of crimes.
They can also help police reduce accidents.
The security cameras will be set up at important government installations such as Government House, parliament, residences of important persons, business establishments and in residential areas.
They will be connected to the CCTV control centre at the Metropolitan Police headquarters and at 88 city police stations, Pol Lt-Col Kamronwit said.