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SRT extends Red Line 40 baht flat rate until December 2027

SRT extends Red Line 40 baht flat rate until December 2027

Thansettakij•Economy•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand Board approved the extension of the 40 baht daily flat rate for the Red Line electric train until December 31, 2027.

  • •The State Railway of Thailand Board approved the flat rate extension on November 13, 2026.
  • •The 40 baht rate for general users and 30 baht for students will run from December 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
  • •The extension lasts for 13 months to reduce the cost of living for the public.
  • •The State Railway of Thailand is implementing a common fare policy of 17–45 baht per trip.

Overview

  • •The State Railway of Thailand Board resolved on November 13, 2026, to extend the daily flat rate ticket measure for the Red Line electric train.
  • •The flat rate is set at 40 baht for general persons and 30 baht for students.
  • •The extended measure will be effective from December 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027.
  • •The State Railway of Thailand extended the measure to help reduce the cost of living and increase travel options for the public.
  • •The Red Line electric train is currently operated by SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd.
  • •The State Railway of Thailand is implementing a common fare of 17–45 baht per trip following a Cabinet resolution on November 3, 2026.
  • •Starting January 1, 2027, passengers must register their EMV cards via the Paotang application to choose between the daily flat rate or the 17–45 baht common fare.

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Key Entities

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organization whose board approved the Red Line fare extension and is implementing the common fare policy.
SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd.(บริษัท รถไฟฟ้า ร.ฟ.ท. จำกัด)
The company currently operating the Red Line electric train.
Red Line electric train(รถไฟฟ้าชานเมืองสายสีแดง)
The electric train system subject to the 40 baht flat rate and common fare measures.
Airport Rail Link(รถไฟฟ้าแอร์พอร์ต เรล ลิงก์)ℹ️
An electric train project under the responsibility of the State Railway of Thailand involved in the common fare policy.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The body that issued a resolution on November 3, 2026, regarding the common fare policy.
Paotang(เป๋าตัง)
The application used for EMV card registration to access fare measures.

Place

Bangkok and Vicinity(กรุงเทพมหานครและปริมณฑล)
The area where the common fare of 17–45 baht per trip is applied for electric train travel.

Policy

Daily Flat Rate Ticket Measure(มาตรการบัตรโดยสารเหมาจ่ายรายวัน)
A fare policy offering 40 baht for general users and 30 baht for students on the Red Line.
17–45 Baht Common Fare Policy(นโยบายค่าโดยสารร่วม 17–45 บาท)
A government policy setting a maximum fare of 45 baht per trip with an entry fee not exceeding 17 baht.