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Buyback of Bangkok train lines expected next year
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Thai government’s plan to buy back the concessions of all electric train lines in an effort to make public transport more affordable is likely to be concluded by next year, officials say.
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.
Govt eyes one-price electric train rides
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has proposed a 20-baht fare cap for all-electric train lines to the Transport Ministry, with cabinet approval expected later this month.
Power back in Spain, Portugal after massive blackout
AFP, Published on 29/04/2025
» MADRID - Spain and Portugal recovered their electricity supply and a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday after a crippling blackout of unknown causes that disrupted daily life for millions.
Flat train fare set to start from Sept 30
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2025
» The 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines will become effective from Sept 30, with Thai passengers required to register for the programme via the Tang Rat application, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Local death count from Friday's tremor rises to 18
Published on 30/03/2025
» At least 18 people have died in Thailand as a result of the powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday, while 78 people remain unaccounted for as of Sunday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok has been declared a disaster area following the strong earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, City Hall announced on Friday.
Panel in the offing to drive 20-baht rail fare policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry plan to establish a steering committee to drive the government's 20-baht flat fare policy for Bangkok's entire electric train system.
New Bangkok public transport ticketing system 'may lower prices'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2025
» Aside from allowing commuters to buy a single ticket covering various forms of public transport in Bangkok, the Common Ticketing System Management Bill should help to bring down the prices of these services in Bangkok, a public hearing was told.
Profits on Red, Purple lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2025
» The Transport Ministry reported a 12.28% increase in profits for the Red and Purple lines after the 20-baht fare cap was introduced over a year ago.