TSB Boosts Songkran Bus Safety, Electric Buses Fight High Fuel Prices

MGR Online•Economy•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Smile Bus (TSB) enhances safety measures and promotes electric buses for Songkran travel to combat rising fuel costs.

•Thai Smile Bus (TSB) is implementing strict safety checks for buses and drivers during the Songkran festival.
•Electric buses are being promoted as an affordable alternative to expensive fuel for travel within Bangkok and the surrounding areas.
•TSB is offering HOP Card benefits with a fixed fare of 40 baht for heavy travelers or pay-as-you-go options for light travelers.

Overview

•In anticipation of the Songkran festival 2026, Ms. Kulapornpassorn Wongmajarnpiya, CEO of Thai Smile Bus Company Limited (TSB), stated that many people might choose to stay in Bangkok due to continuously rising oil prices.
•TSB has implemented the 'TSB Safety First' 24-hour safety measures to reduce accidents and ensure passenger welfare, making electric buses an alternative to combat expensive energy prices and reduce people's living costs.
•Ms. Kulapornpassorn Wongmajarnpiya expects increased passenger numbers during Songkran 2026, as people are increasingly using public transport to alleviate living expenses from high fuel prices.
•TSB has prepared electric buses to connect travel to important water-playing spots and various public transport stations, ensuring Bangkok residents can travel conveniently, affordably, and safely.
•During the Songkran festival, all TSB staff have been instructed to strictly follow regulations, including 100% alcohol checks for all drivers before their shifts, with immediate dismissal for any detected alcohol.
•Proactive vehicle inspections are conducted by engineers to ensure the electrical systems, braking systems, and internal safety equipment of all buses are in perfect working condition throughout the festival.
•TSB is intensifying checks through the Vehicle Control Center using GPS technology and AI cameras to monitor driving behavior.
•Travelers can use the TSB Go Plus application to check real-time bus locations and utilize HOP Card benefits, with fares ranging from 15-20-25 baht for minimal travel or a maximum of 40 baht for extensive travel, enabling cost-effective multi-journey travel.

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Key Quotes

Kulapornpassorn Wongmajarnpiya

"This Songkran, we anticipate more passengers than last year as people use public transport to reduce living costs due to expensive fuel. TSB has prepared electric buses connecting to key water-playing spots and various public transport stations, ensuring Bangkok residents can travel conveniently, affordably, and safely."

สงกรานต์ปีนี้ คาดการณ์ว่าจะมีผู้ใช้บริการเพิ่มขึ้นกว่าปีก่อน เนื่องจากประชาชนหันมาใช้ขนส่งสาธารณะมากขึ้นเพื่อลดภาระค่าครองชีพ จากปัจจัยราคาน้ำมันแพง TSB จึงได้จัดเตรียมรถเมล์ไฟฟ้าเชื่อมต่อการเดินทางเข้าสู่จุดเล่นน้ำสำคัญ เชื่อมต่อสถานีขนส่งสาธารณะประเภทต่าง ๆ เพื่อให้มั่นใจว่า ชาวกรุงเทพฯ จะเดินทางไปท่องเที่ยวกันได้อย่างสะดวก ประหยัด และที่สำคัญที่สุดคือความปลอดภัย

Key Entities

Organization

Thai Smile Bus(TSB)

A bus operator in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, promoting electric buses and enhancing safety measures for the Songkran festival.

Thai Smile Bus(ไทย สมายล์ บัส)

The full Thai name for the bus operator TSB, which is intensifying safety checks for the Songkran festival and offering electric buses as an alternative to expensive fuel.

Person

Ms. Kulapornpassorn Wongmajarnpiya(นางสาวกุลพรภัสร์ วงศ์มาจารภิญญา)

Chief Executive Officer of Thai Smile Bus Company Limited (TSB), who discussed safety measures and the promotion of electric buses for the Songkran festival.

Law

TSB Go Plus

An application used by Thai Smile Bus (TSB) for passengers to check real-time bus locations and access benefits.

HOP Card

A transportation card offered by Thai Smile Bus (TSB) that provides benefits for travelers, allowing them to pay based on distance or a fixed daily rate.