10 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
According to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the government intends to put into action its plan to cover tickets on Bangkok’s electric coach network at 20 baht per trip starting next week. A trial is scheduled to take place along the Red and Purple lines of the city on Monday.
Due to this year’s election, the ruling Pheu Thai Party promised its adherents the idea of a 20 baht per trip fares cover on the electronic rail routes in the capital.
Since Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is now apart, Mr. Suriya said the government was supposed to evaluate the program today, but the conference will otherwise take place the following week.
Visits on the Purple Line, which connects Klong Bang Phai and Tao Poon facilities, currently cost between 14 and 42 baht, while Red Line visits connect Rangsit and Taling Chan.