Don Muang Tollway rates to rise in December

Toll increases of 5- 15 ringgit will be in consequence for five years, says operator

Driving on theDon Muang Tollwaywill become more expensive in December, when increases of 5-15 baht take effect.

The new tolls will range from 40 to 170 baht, the operatorDon Muang TollwayPlc announced on Thursday. The new rates will take effect for five years from Dec 22 this year to Dec 21, 2029, in line with its concession with the Department of Highways, which runs until September 2034.

The new tolls on the Don Muang- National Memorial section will be 40 baht (up from 35 baht ) and 50 baht (up from 45 baht ) for vehicles with more wheels.

From Din Daeng to Don Muang and vice versa, fees may be 90 ringgit for four- vehicles (up from 80 baht ) and 120 ringgit for bigger cars (up from 110 ringgit ).

From the National Memorial to Din Daeng, tolls will be 130 baht for four- wheelers (up from 115 baht ) and 170 baht for bigger vehicles (up from 155 baht ).