Bus fares reduced by 3 satang/km from July 11, 2026

MGR Online•Economy•17d ago

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Thailand's Land Transport Department announces a 3 satang per kilometer fare reduction for interprovincial buses, effective July 11, 2026, to reflect lower diesel prices and ease public cost of living.

•The Land Transport Department (DLT) is lowering bus fares by 0.03 Baht per kilometer per seat.
•The fare reduction is effective from July 11, 2026.
•This adjustment is in response to falling diesel prices, currently at 34.94 Baht per liter.
•The decision aims to reduce the public's cost of living in line with government policy.

Overview

•The Department of Land Transport (DLT) announced a reduction in interprovincial bus fares by 3 satang per kilometer per seat.
•This adjustment is a direct response to the continuing decrease in diesel fuel prices, which have fallen to 34.94 Baht per liter.
•The reduction is due to the ongoing decline in global Middle Eastern regional conflict, leading to lower oil prices.
•The decision to adjust fares was made by the Subcommittee on Transportation Fare Rates (fares) on July 8, 2026.
•Interprovincial bus fares will be reduced by 0.03 Baht per kilometer per seat.
•Passengers traveling 100 kilometers will see a fare reduction of 3 Baht per seat, easing their financial burden.
•The new, lower bus fares will officially take effect starting July 11, 2026.
•The DLT aims to help alleviate the cost of living for the public and encourage the use of public transportation to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

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Key Quotes

Sorpong Paithoonphong

"Oil down, fares must follow suit."

น้ำมันลง ค่าโดยสารต้องลดตาม

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Land Transport (DLT)(ขบ.)ℹ️

The Thai government organization responsible for regulating and managing land transportation, announcing a reduction in bus fares.

Public Buses and Associated Services(รถบขส.-รถร่วมฯ)

The public and associated transport services affected by the fare reduction announcement.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing transportation in Thailand, which ordered the consideration of fare adjustments.

Subcommittee on Transportation Fare Rates (fares)(คณะอนุกรรมการพิจารณาอัตราค่าขนส่ง (ค่าโดยสาร))

The subcommittee responsible for reviewing and deciding on transportation fare rates.

Person

Sorpong Paithoonphong(นายสรพงศ์ ไพฑูรย์พงษ์)

Director-General of the Department of Land Transport (DLT) who announced the fare reduction.

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand.

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport of Thailand.

Timeline

July 11, 2026(11 ก.ค. 69)

The effective date when the reduced bus fares will be implemented.

July 8, 2026(8 กรกฎาคม 2026)

The date when the Subcommittee on Transportation Fare Rates made the decision to reduce bus fares.