Phiphat Urges Joint Fares by Jan 2027 for Private Investment
Matichon•Economy•
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Source: Matichon (Original)
Key Quotes
"“Joint fares” and “joint tickets” to become concrete, as a New Year's gift for the public in January 2027."
“ค่าโดยสารร่วม” และ “ตั๋วร่วม” ให้เกิดเป็นรูปธรรม เพื่อมอบเป็นของขวัญปีใหม่ให้แก่ประชาชนในเดือนมกราคม 2027
"“The money used for buybacks will definitely not affect public debt. It may not be necessary to buy outright, but we can discuss joint ticket formats or other ways for the state to get maximum benefit."
“เงินที่จะใช้ซื้อคืนจะไม่กระทบหนี้สาธารณะแน่นอน อาจไม่จำเป็นต้องซื้อขาด แต่อาจใช้วิธีหารือในรูปแบบตั๋วร่วม หรือรูปแบบอื่นที่รัฐได้ประโยชน์สูงสุด
"We are currently studying joint fare rate models, including fare caps, zone-based fare concepts, and Single Ticket and Common Ticket systems."
ขณะนี้อยู่ระหว่างการศึกษารูปแบบอัตราค่าโดยสารร่วม ทั้งการกำหนดเพดานค่าโดยสาร แนวคิดค่าโดยสารแบบโซน รวมถึงระบบ Single Ticket และ Common Ticket
Key Entities
Person
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand overseeing the implementation of the joint fare policy.
Kajphon Udomphakdee(กาจผจญ อุดมธรรมภักดี)
Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) providing updates on fare system studies and project developments.
Organization
The state agency responsible for studying and implementing the joint fare system and exploring private investment in new metro lines.
Department of Rail Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางราง)
An agency collaborating with MRTA on the joint fare system study.
Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning(สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนการขนส่งและจราจร)
An agency collaborating with MRTA on the joint fare system study.
National Cancer Institute(สถาบันมะเร็งแห่งชาติ)
A government medical facility that will be integrated with the TOD development at Rama 9 Station.
The public bus operator that is renting space to establish an EV Bus charging and parking area for better transport integration.
The company supplying new train models for the Blue Line, featuring updated technology and interior design.
SRT Asset Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เอสอาร์ที แอสเสท จำกัด)
A company being consulted for the development of connected rail and bus networks between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal.
Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)
The agency responsible for road improvements for the Phuket metro project, which is a prerequisite for Cabinet submission.
Place
The metropolitan area where the joint fare system and new metro line projects are being developed.
A location near which the Brown Line metro project is being reviewed for potential format changes.
Thailand Cultural Centre - Min Buri (Orange Line Section)(สถานีศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย-มีนบุรี)
The specific section of the Orange Line metro project where system works are progressing.
Rama 9 Station(สถานีพระราม 9)
A station selected as a model for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), integrating with medical services from the National Cancer Institute.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)
A central transportation hub where discussions are underway to connect with Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal via rail and bus networks.
Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal(สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2)
A bus terminal targeted for connection with Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal through future rail and bus network development.
A region in Thailand where MRTA is pushing for a metro project with likely private sector participation.
A region in Thailand where MRTA is pushing for a metro project, currently in public consultation phase.
A region in Thailand where MRTA is pushing for a metro project, currently in public consultation phase.
Tao Poon - Rat Burana Section(ช่วงเตาปูน-ราษฎร์บูรณะ)
The specific section of the Southern Purple Line metro project where ground subsidence occurred and is being repaired.
Law
Public-Private Partnership( Pública-Privada Proyecto)
The investment model, referred to as PPP, that is being considered for new metro lines in Bangkok and regional projects to reduce government financial burden.