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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.
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.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
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.
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.
Unsafe levels of smog in 67 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2025
» Sixty-seven out of 77 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government’s week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
Sluggish year ahead for SET following 2 down years
Published on 11/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was volatile in December with several negative news items affecting the market and blunting modest gains during the first week.
20-baht fare extension sought for Red Line
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» The operator of the Red Line is seeking to extend its 20-baht flat-rate fare for a second year after the current trial expires in November, as it has led to a big increase in ridership.
B20 mass transit fare cap plan making progress
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» A plan to cap fares on all of Greater Bangkok's mass transit lines at 20 baht is projected to be completed by September next year, with the Green, Gold and Airport Rail Link lines to be the last on the list.