M6 Free Trial: 196 Km to Ease Songkran Traffic, Boost Logistics

Thansettakij•Economy•12h ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Transport is offering a free trial of the M6 highway for 196 kilometers during Songkran 2026 to improve logistics and reduce traffic congestion.

•The Ministry of Transport is testing the M6 highway for free over 196 km during the Songkran festival.
•The initiative aims to boost the logistics network and alleviate traffic on main routes like Mitraphap and Phahonyothin roads.
•Permanent Secretary for Transport Chayatham Promsorn inspected service points and traffic management for the free trial.

Overview

•On April 10 – April 19, 2026, the Department of Highways opened the M6 highway for trial service.
•The M6 highway is open for trial service along its entire 196-kilometer route.
•The free trial is intended to facilitate public travel and relieve congestion on the main transport routes.
•The M6 opening provides an alternative travel route to the Northeast, aiming for convenience and safety.
•Permanent Secretary for Transport Chayatham Promsorn emphasized facilitating public safety under the 'Smart Travel Songkran 2026' concept.
•The inspection included vehicle screening points, public service points, temporary rest stops, and traffic management along the M6.
•Permanent Secretary for Transport Chayatham Promsorn visited two key locations: M6 screening point section 2 (Bang Pa-in East) and Thap Kwang rest stop.
•The M6 free trial aims to reduce congestion on Mitraphap and Phahonyothin roads.

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Key Quotes

Chayatham Promsorn

"Chayatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary for Transport, gave policy on facilitating and ensuring the safety of the public under the campaign concept of the Ministry of Transport, 'It takes the same time to get home regardless of departure time, Smart Travel Songkran 2026'."

นายชยธรรม์ พรหมศร ปลัดกระทรวงคมนาคม ได้ให้นโยบายด้านการอำนวยความสะดวกและความปลอดภัยแก่ประชาชน ภายใต้แนวคิดการรณรงค์ของกระทรวงคมนาคม ออกเวลาไหนก็ถึงบ้านเหมือนกัน Smart Travel Songkran 2026

Key Entities

Law

The Motorway M6, specifically referenced for its trial operation during Songkran 2026.

Person

Chayatham Promsorn(นายชยธรรม์ พรหมศร)

Permanent Secretary for Transport of Thailand, who inspected the M6 highway's trial operation.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry overseeing transportation and infrastructure, including the M6 highway.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The Thai government department responsible for opening the M6 highway for its trial service.

Place

Mitraphap Road(ถนนมิตรภาพ)

A major highway in Thailand that the M6 trial aims to relieve congestion from during Songkran 2026.

Phahonyothin Road(ถนนพหลโยธิน)

A significant highway in Thailand that the M6 trial aims to relieve congestion from.