Thailand Government Extends Daily Pass Measure for Red Line and Purple Line Rail Services Until December 31, 2027
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Key summary
The Thai government has approved extending the 'daily flat-rate ticket' measure for urban rail services until December 31, 2027, to reduce public transportation costs. Originally set to end on November 30, 2026, the extension covers the Red Line (Nakhon Wittaya line: Bangkok Abiatwat-Taling Chan; Thani Rattaya line: Bangkok Abiatwat-Rangsit) operated by SRT and the MRT Purple Line operated by MRTA. Data from August 2026 shows a significant increase in passenger numbers and revenue for both lines since the measure began on December 1, 2025, with EMV Contactless card usage rising alongside ridership.
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