- May 4, 2021
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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| CLIENT | Thailand |
| PROJECT | Regional Agri-Tech Centers III |
| PROJECT COST | 400,000,000.00 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 01/01/2025 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | Part of the Anarchist Intervention storyline Due to the succession of Nakhon Si Thammarat province’s capital, the technological powerhouse of Southern Thailand, The Regional Agri-Tech Center of the entire southern was under the management of the provincial authority based in the province’s capital. Now that the city has declared autonomy and challenge the very foundation of the 2003 Thai Constitution, the largest research center in Southern Thailand, although not situated in the city perimeter, was secured by anarcho-socialist militias. Despite the apparent violation of the Thai Constitution, the Thai state has been remarkably restraint, rejecting to assert its authority even in the situation that the nation’s basic constitutional framework allows. As intense negotiations continue to drain the resource of the central government in Bangkok, which already lacking necessary authority given the decentralized nature of the Thai Socialist Republic, the city's departure has sparked a competitive rush among other southern provinces to fill the void Supported by the Association of Southern Thailand Community Assemblies and legalized by the National Assembly of Thailand, four new Regional Argi-Tech Centers would be constructed in Chumpon, Phang Nha, Songkhla, and Narrathiwat. The Regional Agri-Tech Centers in Chumpon, Phang Nha, Songkhla, and Narrathiwat are designed as specialized research and development facilities dedicated to advancing agricultural technologies. Each center occupies a land area of approximately 50 acres, strategically located near agricultural zones for easy access to farmlands for field testing and research. The centers are divided into three main functional areas: Sustainable Farming Research, Crop Yield Optimization Labs, and Automation & Robotics Development. Each area is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories featuring controlled environments for various types of crop simulation, soil analysis equipment, and high-throughput phenotyping platforms. The Sustainable Farming Research area focuses on developing eco-friendly farming practices. It includes greenhouses with adjustable climate controls and soil beds with nutrient monitoring systems. Researchers can manipulate variables like humidity, temperature, and soil pH to study their effects on crop growth and resilience. The Crop Yield Optimization Labs are equipped with gene sequencing and editing facilities, including CRISPR technology, to study plant genetics. Advanced imaging systems like hyperspectral cameras are used for non-invasive monitoring of plant health and growth stages. Data analytics platforms are integrated for real-time analysis of experimental data to quickly adapt and optimize research protocols. The Automation & Robotics Development area is designed to create and test agricultural machinery and robotics. It features fabrication labs with CNC machines, 3D printers, and assembly lines for prototyping. An adjacent testing field allows for real-world trials of newly developed machinery, including drones for aerial monitoring and automated tractors. Each center is connected to a central data repository, where all research data is securely stored and made accessible to authorized personnel for cross-referencing and collaborative studies. The data infrastructure is built on a high-availability, low-latency network with redundancy measures to ensure data integrity and availability. In terms of human resources, each center employs a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, geneticists, engineers, and data scientists. Staff members have access to continuous training programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in their respective fields. |
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