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B40 daily flat fare approved for Red and Purple lines
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2025
» Bangkok commuters will be able to take unlimited rides on the Red and Purple electric train lines for a flat daily rate of 40 baht starting on Dec 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.
Minister keen on buying back mass transit lines
Business, Published on 25/10/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says buying back all private mass transit lines is necessary to maintain affordable travel fares for the public, though the Finance Ministry insists there are no plans for such a purchase.
PM green lights new committee to drive electric train fare reform
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order establishing a committee to drive policy on electric train fare reform, aimed at easing the cost of living. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has been appointed chair.
Stock rollercoaster goes from slump to stimulus-driven surge
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2025
» After losing 9% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is moving into the final quarter with more bullish sentiment, topping 1,300 points in early October thanks to the new government's economic stimulus and an easing cycle for Thai interest rates.
Khon Kaen–Vientiane cross-border bus service to resume Oct 10
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Transport Company (Bor Kor Sor), Thailand’s state-owned interprovincial bus operator, will resume its international bus service between Khon Kaen and Vientiane, in cooperation with the Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise (VCSBE), from Oct 10 after a temporary suspension.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
Lower public transport fares eyed for ‘quick win’
Published on 23/09/2025
» The government has outlined a two-phase policy framework for the Ministry of Transport, with an immediate four-month “quick win” programme focused on easing people’s financial burden by targeting public transport costs in the short term.
Regular metro fares to resume as 20-baht cap ends
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/09/2025
» Operators of Bangkok's suburban Red and Purple metro lines are preparing to revert fares to standard rates from Oct 1, as the previous government's 20-baht fare cap policy ends.
Prime Minister Anutin eyes attending UN event
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Monday that preparations are underway for his potential trip to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he plans to raise several issues, including the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.