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Fuel support starts April 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government will roll out targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector from April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and looming freight rate increases.
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.
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
Green Line extension no longer free
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to start charging fares on the extension sections of the BTS Green Line in mid-September. The maximum fare will be capped at 59 baht per ride.
Call to bring back district council polls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2022
» Members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) yesterday called on City Hall to push for the reinstatement of district council elections.
Keep campaign practical, PM says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on the candidates for Sunday's Bangkok governor election to keep their campaign promises practical, reminding them that at least 20 billion baht of City Hall's annual budget comes from the government.
6 city candidates back welfare fund
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2022
» Six candidates vying for the Bangkok governorship on Wednesday voiced their support for a proposal to set up a fund for women and impoverished groups, pledging to combine it into their policy platform.