Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap

Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.

Bangkok’s Major Train Lines to Offer Flat 20-Baht Fare Starting October

BANGKOK – The Thai government will implement a flat 20-baht fare across eight major train lines in Bangkok beginning 1 October, significantly reducing commuting costs for millions of passengers. The policy, aimed at easing financial burdens and encouraging public transport use, will require eligible Thai citizens to register through the government’s “Tang Rath” app before […] Source

Bangkok Electric Train Fares Capped at 20 Baht

Picture courtesy of Nikkei Asia Bangkok commuters are in for a treat as the government announced a price cap on all electric train fares at just 20 baht per ride, effective from October 1. This initiative aims to ease living costs and boost rail usage across the capital. Government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap revealed today that the Cabinet unanimously approved the flat-rate policy. This move delivers on a key government promise to tack…

Bangkok trains slash fares to 20 baht from October 1

Bangkok trains slash fares to 20 baht from October 1LegacyBangkok commuters are in for a welcome surprise as the government announced that, starting October 1, all electric train fares will be capped at just 20 baht per ride – a bold move to ease living costs and get more people on board the capital’s rails. Speaking today, July 8, government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap confirmed that the Cabinet had unanimously signed off on the flat-rate poli…