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Suriya defends fare policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» The government's 20-baht flat fare policy for electric train rides is intended to help ease financial burdens on commuters, and not to benefit private investors, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Tuesday.
B20 fare a 'short-term painkiller'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» The ex-deputy leader of the Democrat Party, an expert in the transportation industry, has expressed concern about the sustainability of the government's 20-baht fare policy for Bangkok's electric trains, warning that without a long-term financial framework, the scheme may only last a year.
Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2025
» The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
Green Line study to be released before August
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is set to release a comprehensive study exploring four potential operational models for the Green Line after its concession expires in 2029, a move aimed at sustaining the 20-baht flat fare policy.
Cabinet approves EV bus leasing for Bangkok
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme for Bangkok, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion baht.
B56bn for transport projects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is set to inject 56 billion baht into infrastructure development, with a focus on improving transport safety and enhancing nationwide connectivity.
B20 fare for all Bangkok trains ‘on schedule for September’
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/05/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed that a 20-baht flat fare for all lines in the Bangkok light-rail commuter network will be in place by Sept 30 this year.
Pink Line extension offers free rides
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Pink Line monorail extension to Muang Thong Thani officially opened to the public on Tuesday, with free trial rides available until June 16.
Buried construction worker declared dead, search for body continues
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» A construction worker who fell into a deep excavation hole on Lan Luang Road in Bangkok was declared dead on Tuesday, as the search continued for his body.