M6 Bangkok-Isan trial opening reports zero accidents

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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The Ministry of Transport reports a steady increase in vehicle usage and zero accidents during the trial opening of the M6 motorway from Bang Pa-in to Pak Chong.

•Phiphat Ratchakitprakan announced the trial opening of the M6 motorway (Bang Pa-in-Pak Chong section) starting August 21, 2026.
•Traffic volume increased from 10,948 vehicles on August 21 to 15,525 vehicles on August 22.
•The trial service is provided free of charge every weekend from Friday to Sunday.

Overview

•The M6 motorway section from Bang Pa-in to Pak Chong opened for trial use starting at 12:00 on Friday, August 21, 2026.
•Traffic volume on the M6 was 10,948 vehicles on August 21 and increased to 15,525 vehicles on August 22.
•Phiphat Ratchakitprakan reported zero accidents during the first two days of the M6 trial opening.
•Phiphat Ratchakitprakan stated the goal of the M6 is to increase travel options and create a network connecting to existing main roads to reduce vehicle congestion.
•The Ministry of Transport will monitor traffic data to evaluate the effect of the new route on the distribution of vehicles in the main road network.
•The trial period for the current week ends at 24:00 on August 23, 2026, after which the route will close for planned work.
•The M6 trial service will resume from 12:00 on Friday, August 28 to 24:00 on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
•The Department of Highways and related agencies will monitor traffic volume and safety closely and provide staff to facilitate travel.

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Key Entities

Person

Phiphat Ratchakitprakan(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for monitoring traffic data and evaluating the M6 route.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The agency responsible for monitoring traffic volume and safety during the M6 trial.

Place

Intercity Motorway Number 6(ทางหลวงพิเศษระหว่างเมืองหมายเลข 6)

Also known as M6, a motorway network connecting Bangkok to the Northeast.

Bang Pa-in(บางปะอิน)ℹ️

The starting point of the trial motorway section.

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The destination city of the M6 motorway route.

Pak Chong(ปากช่อง)ℹ️

A key connection point on the M6 trial route serving tourist areas like Khao Yai.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The origin area for citizens traveling via the M6.

Wang Noi(วังน้อย)ℹ️

A connection area along the M6 route.

Hin Kong(หินกอง)

A connection area along the M6 route.

Saraburi(สระบุรี)ℹ️

A connection area on the M6 that provides options for travel to the North.

Kaeng Khoi(แก่งคอย)ℹ️

A connection area along the M6 route.

Muak Lek(มวกเหล็ก)ℹ️

A connection area along the M6 route.

Sikhiu(สีคิ้ว)

A connection point for distribution of travel within the Northeast region.

Kham Thale So(ขามทะเลสอ)

A connection point for distribution of travel within the Northeast region.