1 Jan 2023 It is the first day of increasing the fare for all electric train lines in Bangkok, starting withKrungthep Thanakom Company Limited or KT Manager of the Golden Line Project Fare rates will be adjusted.MRT Gold Line Phase 1 (Krung Thon Buri Station – Khlong San District Office) From 15 baht throughout the line, adjusted to 16 baht throughout the line, which is in accordance with the project management plan.
As for the discounted fare, it remains the same rate of 8 baht throughout the line for Thai senior citizens aged 60 years and over. Veteran passengers as defined in the Veteran Aid Organization Act The fare is waived for children under 90 centimeters in height and persons with disabilities who have a handicapped ID card under the law on promotion and development of the quality of life of persons with disabilities.
whileMr. Surapong Laoha-Unya, President, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited revealed that from January 1, 2023, the company will adjust the fare charged forBTSOn the concession route, a distance of 23.5 kilometers, 24 stations, namely
– Sukhumvit Line, Mo Chit Station – On Nut Station
– Silom Line National Stadium Station – Saphan Taksin Station
– Silom Line Extension Krung Thon Buri Station and Wong Wian Yai Station
From 16 – 44 baht, adjusted to 17 – 47 baht. This is still lower than the maximum fare ceiling under the concession contract, which is at the rate of 21.52 – 64.53 baht.
However, the Company has operated the BTS SkyTrain service since 1999 for 23 years, with only 3 price adjustments. The latest price adjustment was on October 1, 2017, from 15 – 42 baht to 16 – 44 baht until now Which has been more than 5 years that the company The basic fare charged by the concession agreement has not been adjusted to the Company. The fare charged can be adjusted every 18 months without exceeding the maximum fare ceiling. but because the company Taking into account the impact of the people, there has been a continuous delay in adjusting the fare rates.
Another important factor is The impact of rising inflation around the world As a result, the product cost price especially in energy The variable electricity tariff (Ft) was higher, and the labor wage rate was increased. There are also operating expenses in various areas such as electric train maintenance costs. with the number of electric trains serving up to 98 trains and other expenses The company has always tried to fix the fare price.
partMass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) was issued an announcement starting on January 1, 2023, the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line or MRT Blue Line will haveAdjust the fare rate to increase by 1 baht. For traveling at stations 6, 9, 11 and 12 from the current fare starting from 17 up to 42 baht, adjusted to a fare starting at 17 baht up to 43 baht, which is adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) specified in concession contract And the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) on June 28, 2022 has approved it. under the concession agreement new fares Results since July 3, 2022 in the past
But because the Ministry of Transport has consulted withBangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) as a concessionaire Help reduce the cost burden of people in a situation where the cost of living is high. Therefore, the fare rates for the MRT Blue Line remain the same until December 31, 2022. The price increase will be effective for the MRT Blue Line with a total of 38 stations, with Hua Lamphong – Bang Sue section having 18 stations. Hua Lamphong – Bang Khae has 11 stations and Bang Sue – Tha Phra has 9 stations.
ServiceHired vehicles carrying up to seven passengers (TAXI – METER) registered in Bangkok Most recently, the Ministry of Transport issued an announcement allowing passenger price hikes to be raised. in order to comply with the cost of current operators and is waiting to be announced in the Royal Gazette which the new wage rate Specify the case of a hired vehicle that hasIt looks like a three-part sedan. Three-section sedan three seater car and a three-part passenger van the following
- First 1 kilometer distance 40.00 baht
- More than 1 kilometer to the 10th kilometer, 6.50 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 10 kilometers to the 20th kilometer is 7.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 20 kilometers to the 40th kilometer is 8.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 40 kilometers to the 60th kilometer is 8.50 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 60 kilometers to the 80th kilometer is 9.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 80 kilometers, 10.50 baht per kilometer.
In the case of hired vehicles, in addition to Clause 1, the following shall be prescribed:
- First 1 kilometer distance 35.00 baht
- More than 1 kilometer to the 10th kilometer, 6.50 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 10 kilometers to the 20th kilometer is 7.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 20 kilometers to the 40th kilometer is 8.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 40 kilometers to the 60th kilometer is 8.50 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 60 kilometers to the 80th kilometer is 9.00 baht per kilometer.
- Distance over 80 kilometers, 10.50 baht per kilometer.