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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.
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.
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.
B20 fare for all Bangkok trains ‘on schedule for September’
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/05/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed that a 20-baht flat fare for all lines in the Bangkok light-rail commuter network will be in place by Sept 30 this year.
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.
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.
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.
Free rides to end on Green Line extensions in January
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin charging passengers of the Green Line's second extension routes a flat rate of 15 baht per trip on Jan 2.
Extension fares start on Jan 2
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expected to begin charging passengers of the Green Line's second extension a flat rate of 15 baht per trip on Jan 2, said Bangkok deputy governor Visanu Samsompol on Friday.
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.