Expressways to be toll-free in Thailand on Coronation Day

[snoop1130]

 

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has declared that there will be no toll charges on three major expressways on Coronation Day, May 4. This is to ease travel for the public holiday and help save money for citizens. No fees will be charged at about 60 toll booths on the Chalerm Maha Nakhon, Si Rat, and Udon Ratthaya expressways, for the entire day.

 

The no-toll day is in line with the annual Coronation Day, a national holiday declared by royal decree. It will start at one minute past midnight and end at midnight on May 4. This aligns with the government's and Transport Ministry's commitment, as stated in the updated agreement with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) and Bangkok North Expressway Company Limited (NECL). The aim is to minimize traffic jams around toll booths and save costs for the public during the holiday.

 

People can get assistance and information about travel routes and traffic conditions from the EXAT Call Center at 1543, which is open 24/7.

 

This free toll includes 19 booths on the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway, 31 on Si Rat Expressway, and 10 on Udon Ratthaya Expressway. The decision is seen as the government's response to people's needs, making holiday travel easier and less costly.

 

The news is expected to be well received by the public. It is more than just a financial relief. It is also meant to smoothen traffic flow and limit traffic jams at toll plazas. Though a one-day event, it highlights the government's wider efforts to improve transport infrastructure and the travelling experience in Thailand.

 

This toll-free day is part of several similar actions in the transport sector to benefit the public during special occasions. It stresses the role of transport strategy in improving people's quality of life and ensuring effective mobility across the capital.

 

With the approach of Coronation Day, the removal of tolls is likely to create a more festive mood. It lets citizens travel to various events and activities with no worries about toll fees. This gesture reflects the government's commitment to serving the public and its continuous efforts to facilitate national celebrations.

 

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-- 2024-05-03

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[mikebell]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

No fees will be charged at about 60 toll booths on the Chalerm Maha Nakhon, Si Rat, and Udon Ratthaya expressways, for the entire day.

I fell for this one when a Monday was tacked on to a long weekend & alleged to be toll-free.  They lied.