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Cooling centres get the thumbs up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2026
» As temperatures surge across Bangkok, stepping indoors is no longer a matter of comfort but, for many, a necessity.
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.
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.
Three ministries close ranks against staff drug abuse
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» Three key ministries have agreed to step up drug testing of staff involved in drug suppression, with rehabilitation and medical treatment for any who test positive.
Red, Purple lines start B20 flat fare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2023
» From Friday, a 20-baht flat fare is being introduced for passengers who interchange between the Red and Purple lines using EMV contactless payment, the Transport Ministry says.
THAI to fly to Istanbul from Dec 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/11/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) will start direct flights between Bangkok and Istanbul on Dec 1.
B20 city train fare to cabinet next week, early implementation
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/10/2023
» The government's 20 baht flat fare policy for train travel in Bangkok will go to the cabinet on Oct 16 for approval and early implementation, Transport Minister Suriya Suriya Juangroongruangkit said on Monday.
B20 fare gets MRTA approval
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) board has approved a fare cut for the MRT's Purple Line so passengers will pay a maximum fare of 20 baht per trip starting on Dec 1.
BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services.
Smiles all round at bus launch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/01/2023
» Two more bus routes -- No.38 and No.48 -- will be operated by electric public buses as the Transport Ministry attempts to push clean energy for public transport, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob yesterday.