Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has promised to cut train fares on the Purple and Red lines to a maximum of 20 baht for the entire route within three months.

 

Responding to queries from MPs and senators about the Pheu Thai party’s pre-election promise to cut all the electric train fares in Bangkok and its suburbs to only 20 baht, Suriya said that the fare reduction could be done first, as a pilot project, on the two lines, which are operated by a state agency, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority.

 

The Purple line runs between Taopoon and Khlong Bang Phai, covering a distance of 23km and 16 stations. The fares currently start at 14 baht up to a maximum of 42 baht. The Red line is between Taling Chan and Rangsit, covering a distance of 41km and 13 stations. Fares currently start at 14 baht up to a maximum of 42 baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/transport-minister-promises-bt20-fare-on-purple-and-red-lines-by-new-year/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-09-12

 

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I would say the fares are reasonable already and don't need to be cut.