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Rail concession buyback idea gains support
Published on 27/08/2024
» A former deputy governor of Bangkok says he supports the idea floated by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of having the government buy back electric railway concessions to cap fares at 20 baht per trip.
Bangkok council pushes for B20 transit fare
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is encouraging the Ministry of Transport to push for a 20-baht fare for all electric railway systems. The policy is expected to take effect within the next year.
Safety checks on Yellow Line 'every 2 months'
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/06/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote moved to assure the public of the MRT Yellow Line's safety on Monday, saying regular testing will be carried out in shorter intervals to prevent faults in the future.
Suriya vows 20-baht flat fare next year
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit says he is pushing for a 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines to be introduced by September 2025 through a common ticketing system.
Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Pink Line free until Saturday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/01/2024
» The Pink Line monorail has extended its free trial service until Saturday while it continues repair its conductor rail.
Extension fares start on Jan 2
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expected to begin charging passengers of the Green Line's second extension a flat rate of 15 baht per trip on Jan 2, said Bangkok deputy governor Visanu Samsompol on Friday.
B20 flat fare starts on Red, Purple train lines
Published on 16/10/2023
» The cabinet on Monday approved the 20-baht flat fare on Bangkok's Red and Purple train lines, effective immediately, Transport Minister Suriya Suriya Juangroongruangkit said.
Free trial ends on Yellow Line
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2023
» Commercial operations began along the Yellow Line on Monday, with fares ranging from 15-45 baht per trip.
Commercial operation begins along Yellow Line
Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2023
» Commercial operations began along the Yellow Line on Monday, with fares ranging from 15-45 baht per trip.