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Regular metro fares to resume as 20-baht cap ends
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2025
» Operators of Bangkok's suburban Red and Purple metro lines are preparing to revert fares to standard rates from Oct 1, as the previous government's 20-baht fare cap policy winds down.
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.
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.
Ridership up 90% after new flat fare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2023
» Ridership jumped by almost 90% along Bangkok's Red and Purple electric train lines on Monday after the 20-baht flat fare came into effect, according to a source at the Department of Rail Transport (DRT).
Yellow Line extension plan on ice after investor apathy
Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has put on hold the plan to extend the Yellow Line electric train route as it has attracted no interest from potential investors, according to the authority's governor, Pakapong Sirikantaramas.
State Railway of Thailand okays B20 fare for 2 lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2023
» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a 20-baht flat rate fare for the SRT's Red Line and the MRT's Purple Line -- in line with the government's policy to ease the cost of living.
Free trial starts on Pink Line
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Pink Line will start its trial run on Tuesday, with free rides to be offered to passengers in September and October, said a source from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
Losses mount at Airport Rail Link
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Airport Rail Link (ARL) service has been losing 70 million baht a month as it is carrying fewer commuters than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, according to State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Red Line sets new daily rider record
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2023
» The Red Line hit a new high in daily ridership last Friday, with the overall number of passengers on the line jumping as a result of the rerouting of long-haul trains to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal from Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok.
Loss-making projects face BMA review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2023
» City Hall will review three projects approved by past administrations which have been incurring heavy losses in an effort to make them more profitable, said deputy Bangkok governor Wisanu Subsompon.