MRT 4 Lines Join 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' for Cost of Living Relief

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Mass Rapid Transit Authority launches a subsidy program to alleviate public transportation costs.

•The 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project will subsidize MRT fares via the 'Pao Tang' app.
•The project runs from June 1 to September 30, 2026, with the government covering 60% of the fare and citizens paying 40%.
•Eligible Thai citizens aged 18 and above who are not government welfare recipients can participate.

Overview

•From June 1 to September 30, 2026, the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project will be active.
•MRT fares can be paid using the 'Pao Tang' application under the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project.
•The government will cover 60% of MRT fares, with citizens paying 40%, capped at 200 Baht per person per day and 1,000 Baht per person per month.
•Thai citizens aged 18 and above, excluding government welfare cardholders, will benefit from reduced public transport costs.
•The project aims to alleviate public expenses and stimulate public transport usage.
•The project involves 4 MRT lines: the MRT network and its concessionaires.
•The subsidy cannot be used for reloads on EMV/Rabbit cards, refunds, late fees, lost tickets, or parking fees.
•Citizens can inquire about the project details at the Thai Help Thai Plus Support Center or the Fiscal Policy Office.

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Key Quotes

Kajphajon Udomthampakadee

"Citizens eligible for the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project can use their rights to pay for train fares via the 'Pao Tang' application from June 1 to September 30, 2026."

ประชาชนที่ได้รับสิทธิ์ตามโครงการ ‘ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส 60/40’ สามารถใช้สิทธิ์ชำระค่าโดยสารรถไฟฟ้าผ่านแอปพลิเคชัน ‘เป๋าตัง’ ได้ตั้งแต่วันที่ 1 มิ.ย.-30 ก.ย.2026

Key Entities

Organization

Mass Rapid Transit(MRT)ℹ️

The operator of Bangkok's subway system participating in the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' cost-relief initiative.

Fiscal Policy Office(สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการคลัง)ℹ️

A government agency that can be contacted for project information regarding the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' initiative.

Policy

Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส 60/40)

A government subsidy program for public transportation fares in Thailand, where the government covers 60% and citizens pay 40%.

Application

Pao Tang(เป๋าตัง)

The mobile application used to pay for MRT fares under the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project.

Person

Kajphajon Udomthampakadee(กาจผจญ อุดมธรรมภักดี)

The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, who disclosed details about the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40' project.