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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.
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.
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.
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.
India Inc must only cheer growth, not question it
News, Andy Mukherjee, Published on 22/05/2024
» Large parts of corporate India aren't exactly feeling the economy's world-beating growth performance. But woe to those who dare to question it.
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).
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.
Suriya promises to upgrade logistics sector
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has pledged to improve Thailand's logistics network by focusing on the nation's railways and maritime transport infrastructure.
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).