Thai Citizens To Benefit From 20 Baht Train Fare Starting October

BANGKOK, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Thai government is on track to implement the imposition of a maximum fare for electric train travel in Greater Bangkok for its citizens.

Starting Oct 1, a flat rate of 20 baht (US$0.62) will be implemented for Thai citizens.

The scheme covers the entire eight lines comprising 13 routes within Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, spanning 276.84 kilometres and 194 stations.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in a statement on Monday, expressed confidence that the public would significantly benefit from this initiative.

Suriya confirmed that by August 2025, eligible Thai citizens would be able to register for the scheme via the government’s Tang Rat mobile application.

Expressing appreciation to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt for a recent meeting to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation, Suriya said he has also tasked the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to implement a feeder bus system.

Short-distance shuttle buses will be deployed along the electric train routes to enhance connectivity and convenience for commuters.

He said the government is expediting the establishment of a fund to promote an integrated ticketing system by utilising the accumulated revenue of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to compensate operators for fare revenue shortfalls.

The plan to cap electric train fares in Greater Bangkok was approved by the Thai Cabinet earlier this month to reduce commuting costs and encourage motorists to switch to public transportation.

-- BERNAMA