Thailand will waive toll fees on key motorways and expressways to ease travel during the Songkran holiday in April 2026. The Expressway Authority of Thailand announced that tolls on the Burapha Withi and Kanchanaphisek expressways will be exempt for seven days, from April 10 to April 16. Additionally, tolls on the Udon Ratthaya and Chalerm Maha Nakhon expressways will be waived from April 13 to April 15. Get today's headlines by email The Department of Highways will eliminate fees on important routes, including Motorway No. 7 from Bangkok to Pattaya, Motorway No. 9's outer ring sections, and Motorway No. 81 from Bang Yai to Kanchanaburi. Furthermore, special traffic measures are planned for Motorway No. 6, which will be fully open. The Bang Pa-in to Pak Chong section will initially operate outbound from April 10-13 and inbound from April 14-19, while the Pak Chong to Nakhon Ratchasima section will remain open in both directions. A 10-kilometre section on Motorway No. 82 will also be opened between Bang Khun Thian and Ekachai. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn emphasized that adequate public transport services will be maintained, passenger backlogs prevented, and fare overcharging prohibited. Adequate fuel supplies will be ensured, and additional night lighting will be installed for enhanced safety. Trucks will be restricted during peak travel days, and mobile units will support motorists along the routes. The ministry advised the public to plan their journeys ahead, conserve energy, and prioritize safe driving practices. These measures aim to facilitate smooth travel during the Songkran festival, a peak holiday period in Thailand, reported Khaosod. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · Khaosod · 25 Mar 2026
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