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Flat B20 commuter fare launch faces delay
Published on 26/08/2025
» The planned rollout of the highly anticipated 20-baht-flat mass-transport fare in Greater Bangkok in October is likely to be delayed, with the key enabling bills mired down in parliament.
Tunnel Transformed into Community Art Space
Published on 25/08/2025
» BANGKOK, AUGUST 25, 2025 — Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited or “FPT”, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), and artist Tent Katchakul, is inviting the public to transform the Samyan Mitrtown pedestrian tunnel into a vibrant, living art space. The ‘MasterPeace Pain-ting’ event runs from now until September 20, 2025.
Commuter registration starts for flat ฿20 city fares
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» Registration for a 20-baht flat fare on Bangkok mass transit lines started on Monday, although the relevant legislation has yet to be approved by parliament.
MRTA to speed up bidding on four lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to accelerate bidding for four electric rail projects valued at more than 128 billion baht to improve connectivity and access.
Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
How to get around Bangkok without using the trains
Published on 06/08/2025
» While Bangkok's three electric rail systems -- BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link - are often the most convenient way to travel, they come with drawbacks: relatively high fares and crowded conditions during rush hours. Here are alternative transport options that may suit different needs:
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Work on river tunnel for Purple Line extension begins
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2025
» Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun and is slated for completion in May next year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Work on Purple Line river tunnel begins
Published on 04/08/2025
» Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun and is slated for completion in May next year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
'Progress' in joint rail ticketing bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» The government has made significant progress in amending two key regulations which it hopes will pave the way for the introduction of the 20-baht fare cap across Bangkok's electric rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced yesterday.