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Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.
Pheu Thai makes poll pledge on B40 flat electric rail fare
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) on Tuesday pledged to implement its 40-baht flat fare for electric railways within three months of taking office if elected.
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Bus organisation's 'super app' set for October launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) director Kittikarn Jomduang Jaruwanpolkul has announced plans to roll out the BMTA "super app" in October to support integrated payment for urban commuting.
Virtual card option for Google Wallet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2023
» TrueMoney, a leading e-payment and financial service provider, has joined forces with Mastercard and Google to enable users to add TrueMoney Mastercard virtual prepaid card, previously known as WeCard, to Google Wallet.
Yellow, Pink lines to open for limited trial next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2022
» The Yellow and Pink line monorails are expected to begin partial operations early next year, as construction of both lines are almost complete.
New fare system ready soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2021
» The government will introduce a common ticketing system for several modes of public transport in Bangkok in March, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has said.
Rail link trial starts Aug 2
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2021
» The Transport Ministry will trial the Red Line rail project from Aug 2 before it goes into operation in November.
Train ticketing overhaul in motion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2021
» The Transport Ministry is aiming to speed up the implementation of a common ticketing system for Bangkok's electric trains in a bid to reduce fares by 30%.
Pandemic strategies in play
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2020
» Ranging from small startups to large multinational corporations, businesses across the board have been gearing up contingency plans for if the government orders a lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic escalates in Thailand.