Thailand's Expressway Authority Waives Toll Fees on October 23 for Chulalongkorn Day

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The Thailand Expressway Authority (ETCA) under the Ministry of Transport announced that toll fees will be waived at 63 toll plazas across three expressway routes on Friday, October 23, 2026, which is Chulalongkorn Day. The waiver applies from 00:01 to 24:00 hours (24 hours) to facilitate travel, reduce traffic congestion at toll booths, and lower costs for the public during the public holiday. This exemption follows government policy and the Ministry of Transport's directives as outlined in revised concession agreements with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) and Northern Expressway Company Limited (NECL). The waived routes include the Chulalongkorn Expressway (Route 1) with 21 toll plazas, Siriraj Expressway (Route 2) with 32 toll plazas, and Udon Ratchaya Expressway (Bang Pa-In–Pak Kret line) with 10 toll plazas. Travelers can check traffic conditions via the EXAT Call Center at 1543, the website www.exat.co.th, or the EXAT Portal app.