Passenger boat operators on Bangkok's Saen Saep Canal and Chao Phraya River will raise fares by two baht next Monday due to an 18% increase in diesel prices. This decision impacts the transportation cost for daily commuters on these crucial waterway routes.

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Recently, the diesel price jumped from 33 baht to 39 baht per litre, prompting the fare hike. Krob Krua Khonsong (2002) Co, which operates on the Saen Saep Canal, announced the fare will increase from 11-21 baht to 13-23 baht based on distance. Chao Phraya Express Boat Co will also adjust fares from 14-33 baht to 16-35 baht for routes extending from Nonthaburi to Bangkok's inner city.

Chaovalit Metayaprapas of Krob Krua Khonsong explained that the new fare structure was initially planned for a diesel price range of 33-35 baht per litre. However, after a sudden price surge, the increase became necessary. Despite the hike, there is an intention to continually assess feasibility; fares may decrease once diesel prices fall back.

Previously, there was an attempt to raise fares by one baht last week, but intervention by the Ministry of Transport delayed the change. Now, both operators are proceeding with the new fare due to the financial strain caused by rising fuel costs.

Looking forward, the operators aim to monitor the situation closely, evaluating potential future fare adjustments in response to any fuel price changes. This proactive stance is crucial to maintaining service affordability for commuters while managing operational expenses, reported Bangkok Post.

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Incredibly cheap to get on the river !

Used to be 8 baht to Nonthaburi.

I suppose if your selling 100 baht T shirts it

makes all the difference .

I totally agree with them raising prices. I would just love to see the government commit to ensure that they LOWER the price if/when their diesel prices come down.

Of course that did. And should. Cost of doing business just got more expensive.

Yet, increase the fares, that'll keep the customers coming...555 /s