TopDogger Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I noticed there was something in Thai about tollway tags on one of the electronic tollway overhead info boards the other day. It was written in Thai but mentioned TAG in block capitals, then there was a Bangkok land line number. I wasn't quick enough to get the number, but assume this was something to do with the subscriptions for the re-introduction of the rfid TAG payment system. Anyone has further details about how and where to sign up? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Just checked. As I understood they will install the new system. The new card will on sale on July and the system will start operation on August You can buy the card on Ramintra tollway or at the office in Chatuchak area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thats good news.. I never understood the logic of phasing that system out. Re-introduction might help alleviate some of the traffic at the toll booths... I hope they develop the current system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithson Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Any details on how the system works/worked? It would be good not to queue up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 does anyone know what the prices are? or can you remember from last time. I use tollways all the time and would love just to drive through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 They said 1,000 baht for card and 500 baht for deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDogger Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 They said 1,000 baht for card and 500 baht for deposit There'll be monthly payments etc? With a postal invoice or its PAYG? If the later, where to topup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 This can only mean that the lazy cops who wait at the Toll Booths to extract "tea money" will now have to chase down their "prey". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo777 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 i sent my assistent last week to get one tag. great news: they are not ready yet. should come back end of the year!!!! so i guess maybe 2010 or 2011. :-) welcome to thailand. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortenaa Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 The solution is provided by the Norwegian company Q-Free, which has delivered similar solutions in Norway and other countries. If its close to the solutions in Norway, its gonna be great http://www.q-free.com/index.php?option=com...8&Itemid=82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 should come back end of the year!!!! so i guess maybe 2010 or 2011. :-) Just yesterday: - When I can buy the TAG? - In the middle of August... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Just got one. They cal it EasyPass 500 baht for device and 500 baht for card Card can be refilled in any expressway entrance The system will start from 15/10 More info: www.exat.co.th or 1543 Edited October 27, 2009 by Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 That's great, already working ? Is there any "load" in the card or was that 500 just to get empty card ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) That's great, already working ? From 15/11/09 (mistake the date in the previous post) Is there any "load" in the card or was that 500 just to get empty card ? 500 already in and not 500 actually - 475 baht because of "promochan" 5% discount Edited October 27, 2009 by Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks, have to get one asap. Soo much easier than cash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Anyone heard anything about a toll increase? My Thai sucks but I saw something on a Thai news program that I think indicated an upcoming increase. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I've also bought the Easy Pass. From what I was told they adopted ETC system, thus you're not required to make a full stop to wait for your card to be scanned at automated gate like the old tollway card. They told me you can drive through it at 50km/h, but I doubt that's really the case. I have UV/IR cut film on all glasses including windshield and the old tollway card couldn't be scanned through that film. I hope I don't have to break the bar to find out the new scanner will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'd hold off on buying one for now. The system was supposed to begin operation on the 14th of Nov 2009, however, due to 'technical difficulties' it won't be up an running till some stage at the beginning of 2010. Maybe it is a genuine technical error which needs further ironing out. Or it could be shonky software which will never work. Who knows. Save your money for now, untill you know it really is in operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 The adoption of a much-heralded electronic pass for motorists on expressways has been postponed to next year following the discovery of technical problems. The Expressway Authority of Thailand said Monday the Easy Pass would be tested and reintroduced in the next two months. In the meantime, the 50,000 registered motorists who have paid for Easy Pass permits will receive a discount for their renewal and for deposits on the electronic cards, once approval is given. The test run began on October 20 and proved flawless until software-related glitches were detected over the weekend, said authority governor Thaweesin Rakkatanyoo. The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks for the update. I already own two of those. I hope they iron out the glitches soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man River Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 OK, I admit I am resurrecting this thread only so I can rant about the horrible service by traffic cops when it comes to those who get into the Easy Pass lane without an Easy Pass. At least 4 times a week when I use the Easy Pass there is some rocket scientist who can't read, sees very few cars in this one lane and thinks they are hitting the traffic lottery by entering into it. The traffic police then stop traffic in the Easy Pass lane and the two adjacent lanes to come to the rescue of these idiots so they can somehow back up and move into one of the adjacent lanes. Never is a ticket given out. It is seriously becoming faster to not use the Easy Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 OK, I admit I am resurrecting this thread only so I can rant about the horrible service by traffic cops when it comes to those who get into the Easy Pass lane without an Easy Pass. At least 4 times a week when I use the Easy Pass there is some rocket scientist who can't read, sees very few cars in this one lane and thinks they are hitting the traffic lottery by entering into it. The traffic police then stop traffic in the Easy Pass lane and the two adjacent lanes to come to the rescue of these idiots so they can somehow back up and move into one of the adjacent lanes. Never is a ticket given out. It is seriously becoming faster to not use the Easy Pass. Yup, those "rocket scientists" are just pure jerk offs, they're just trying to take advantage the system, hoping for the "jackpot", "no need to wait in line, 'because I'm too stupid to read Thai and understand the confusing symbols.'".... but I have seen some farang "rocket scientists" as well.... unfortunately.... the cops are just too stupid to figure out what to do with them. But these "rocket scientists" are now becoming rare.. less and less... I needed to rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 So it's up and running now I assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 So it's up and running now I assume? Yes ... up and running. Advice on those with the Easy Pass system. 1) Don't tail-gate. Some(most) car films do block the signals, preventing the cards from being read properly.. thus car must reverse back and forth and driver eventually sticking the card out the window for the machine to properly read it. Attendants may overide the system, thus charging your accounts manually. 2) Don't tail-gate. Signals may have difficulty reading cards that are too close together.. thus car(s) must reverse back and forth and driver(s) eventually sticking the card out the window for the machine to properly read it. Attendants may overide the system, thus charging your accounts manually. 3) Don't tail-gate. Some gates may not be working too well (hick-ups) finetuning and what nots, i guess. thus car(s) must reverse back and forth and driver(s) eventually sticking the card out the window for the machine to properly read it. Attendants may overide the system, thus charging your accounts manually. All in all, most of the problems come from drivers tail-gating and confusing the system... or the film blocking the signals... They do have plans on deploying this further out of the city. Hopefully they can iron out the "quirks" soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man River Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 OK, I admit I am resurrecting this thread only so I can rant about the horrible service by traffic cops when it comes to those who get into the Easy Pass lane without an Easy Pass. At least 4 times a week when I use the Easy Pass there is some rocket scientist who can't read, sees very few cars in this one lane and thinks they are hitting the traffic lottery by entering into it. The traffic police then stop traffic in the Easy Pass lane and the two adjacent lanes to come to the rescue of these idiots so they can somehow back up and move into one of the adjacent lanes. Never is a ticket given out. It is seriously becoming faster to not use the Easy Pass. Yup, those "rocket scientists" are just pure jerk offs, they're just trying to take advantage the system, hoping for the "jackpot", "no need to wait in line, 'because I'm too stupid to read Thai and understand the confusing symbols.'".... but I have seen some farang "rocket scientists" as well.... unfortunately.... the cops are just too stupid to figure out what to do with them. But these "rocket scientists" are now becoming rare.. less and less... I needed to rant. Note, I didn't limit my rant to any one nationality and it was not meant that way. Sadly, I don't see these jerk offs becoming less and less. It is the same as before. The system itself works great. The previous system appeared to have some problems in reading tags, but not at all with this system. Once we eventually get to the gate it reads the tag immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'm using it everyday without any problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 have had the roll up to the gate, and it dont open......... velly annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 have had the roll up to the gate, and it dont open......... velly annoying. Could be the window film?... if you are still having problems.. try this test: 1) Next time, upon driving to the gate hold the Easy Pass out of the window. (WARNING/DISCLAIMER... driving with one hand is dangerous, if possible, have the passenger hold the Easy Pass out of the window. I will not be responsible for any accidents or anything bad that may happen..etc.etc.etc) 2) Drive up towards the gate slowly as you normally would. 3) The Easy Pass "should" beep, though this would be very hard to hear since the Easy Pass would be out of the window. A) If the gate does not open, you may have a faulty Easy Pass or that gate system is faulty. If the gate opens, consider investigating your window film or reposition the Easy Pass. Some cars have a section behind the rear view mirror to allow signals to pass. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny747 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i have 40% non reflecting black film and the easy pass works just fine. but it is annoying to see Thai drivers still using the express lane although they don't have the easy pass. they will change the lane at the eleventh hour and creates traffic in that lane........which spoils the whole idea of having an easy pass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) have had the roll up to the gate, and it dont open......... velly annoying. Could be the window film?... if you are still having problems.. try this test: 1) Next time, upon driving to the gate hold the Easy Pass out of the window. (WARNING/DISCLAIMER... driving with one hand is dangerous, if possible, have the passenger hold the Easy Pass out of the window. I will not be responsible for any accidents or anything bad that may happen..etc.etc.etc) 2) Drive up towards the gate slowly as you normally would. 3) The Easy Pass "should" beep, though this would be very hard to hear since the Easy Pass would be out of the window. A) If the gate does not open, you may have a faulty Easy Pass or that gate system is faulty. If the gate opens, consider investigating your window film or reposition the Easy Pass. Some cars have a section behind the rear view mirror to allow signals to pass. Good luck. Thx No have film at all on the car........ something i never got around to......... Might because too close to prior car Edited March 10, 2010 by skippybangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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