EXAT and BEM discuss toll hike impact for Prajim Rathya Expressway

Thairath•Politics•23h ago

Reader Briefing

EXAT is consulting with BEM to mitigate the impact on citizens before the scheduled toll increase for the Prajim Rathya Expressway on December 15, 2026.

•EXAT is discussing measures with BEM to reduce the financial burden on citizens.
•Toll rates for the Prajim Rathya Expressway will increase on December 15, 2026.
•The concession agreement specifies toll adjustments of 15-35 baht every 5 years.
•BEM is the 100% investor and concessionaire for the project.

Overview

•EXAT, the Ministry of Transport, and BEM are discussing ways to alleviate public hardship regarding upcoming toll increases.
•The new toll rates for the Prajim Rathya Expressway will take effect from December 15, 2026 onwards.
•The Prajim Rathya Expressway is also referred to as the Si Rat-Outer Ring Road Expressway.
•Toll rates for 4-wheel vehicles will increase from 65 baht to 80 baht.
•Toll rates for 6-10 wheel vehicles will increase from 105 baht to 130 baht.
•Toll rates for vehicles with over 10 wheels will increase from 150 baht to 185 baht.
•The price adjustments are based on conditions specified in the concession agreement requiring increases of 15-35 baht every 5 years.
•EXAT will officially announce details regarding public assistance measures prior to the December 15, 2026 adjustment.

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Key Entities

Organization

EXAT(กทพ.)ℹ️

The Expressway Authority of Thailand under the Ministry of Transport.

Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited(บริษัท ทางด่วนและรถไฟฟ้ากรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

The 100% investor and concessionaire for the project, also known as BEM.

BEM

The 100% investor and concessionaire for the project.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing EXAT.

Place

Prajim Rathya Expressway(ทางพิเศษประจิมรัถยา)

An expressway also known as the Si Rat-Outer Ring Road Expressway where tolls will be adjusted.

Si Rat-Outer Ring Road Expressway(ทางพิเศษสายศรีรัช–วงแหวนรอบนอกกรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

Another name for the Prajim Rathya Expressway.