Thailand Government Extends Daily Flat-Rate Transit Pass for Red and Purple Lines Until End of 2070

Key summary

The Thai government plans to extend the daily flat-rate transit pass measure for the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) Red Line and the Metropolitan Rapid Transit's (MRT) Purple Line until December 31, 2070. Originally set to end on November 30, 2069, the extension aims to reduce living costs for citizens. The measure covers the Nakhon Wittaya line (Bangkok Abiat–Taling Chan) and the Thani Rattaya line (Bangkok Abiat–Rangsit) of SRT, as well as the MRT Purple Line. Data from August 2069 shows a significant increase in passenger numbers and revenue for both lines since the measure began on December 1, 2068, with EMV Contactless card usage rising notably.