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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.
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.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.
Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the new government to press ahead with the 20-baht flat-fare policy for electric trains, citing its affordability and the benefits it would bring to the economy and the environment.
Legal eagle swoops to gain cabinet post
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prominent legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno is set to join the Bhumjaithai-led government as deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs, with the cabinet line-up also likely to be finalised soon.
Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.