WI.Plat Embarks on Intelligent Water Management Project in Bungkla, Thailand
WI.Plat Co., Ltd. (CEO Sanghoon Cha) announced its launch of a project to establish an intelligent water management system in the village of Bungkla, Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
On Monday, July 1st, WI.Plat hosted a kickoff meeting at the project site, officially marking the start of this innovative initiative, which is expected to become a significant milestone for water management technology advancement in Southeast Asia.
This project, funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea, is part of a broader initiative led by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to support four countries along the Mekong River. WI.Plat successfully secured this project in June and will play a leading role in its execution.
Founded in 2020 as a in-house venture K-water, WI.Plat specializes in intelligent leak detection and water-energy management systems using AI and IoT technologies. Within just four years of its establishment, the company has successfully executed various leak management projects in seven countries, demonstrating its technological excellence and experience. This new project further cements WI.Plat’s po sition as a key player in the global water management sector.
The primary goal of this project is to automate the water production and supply system of Bungkla village, which sources its water from the Mekong River, through the use of advanced digital technologies. Additionally, WI.Plat aims to enhance local workforce capabilities, improve water quality, and reduce water loss. The company plans to present a standardized model for small village-level water supply systems in Thailand, applying digital technology beyond simple technology transfer to establish a sustainable development model.
CEO Sanghoon Cha stated, “By leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies such as AI and IoT, WI.Plat aims to establish a standardized success model to address water quality, leakage, and energy issues in small villages across Asian countries. This initiative will contribute to improving the quality of life for local residents while leading global innovation in water management technology.”
Once successfully completed, this project is expected to serve as a vital standard model for improving water supply systems in Thailand and neighboring Mekong River countries. Moreover, it will propose a new paradigm for solving water management issues in developing countries and showcase the technological capabilities and expertise of Korean companies on the global stage.
