The cabinet has approved a common ticketing scheme for Bangkok's electric rail services, setting fares at 17 to 45 baht per trip, depending on distance, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.
Mr Phiphat, a deputy prime minister, said the move was aimed at easing the cost of living for commuters by introducing an integrated fare system covering all lines in the mass-transit rail network.
Passengers will pay only once, on entry, and be able to transfer between rail services.
The government is looking to launch the scheme by Jan 1, 2027.
Mr Phiphat said ministry officials will hold discussions on establishing a central clearing house to manage fare collection across different operators. The system will ensure seamless payments under the single-entry fare model.
“We intend to have the clearing house mechanism in place in time for a New Year 2027 roll out,” he said.
Under the proposed fare structure, passengers will pay from 17 baht a trip to a maximum 45 baht, no matter how many times they change lines in reaching their destination.
