Which Days Are the Expressways Free During Songkran 2026? Check 5 Motorway Routes Free for Over 530 km

Check Free expressways during Songkran 2026 Welcoming the Thai New Year festival with travel convenience measures, free expressways and motorways from the Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport, offering the public toll-free use of motorways with additional trial routes totaling more than 530 kilometers nationwide to facilitate faster, easier travel for returning home or tourism, reducing expenses for citizens.

Thairath Online Here is a summary of Songkran 2026 when you can use free expressways and which routes are covered. Check now.

Summary of free expressway periods during Songkran 2026

The Department of Highways offers a Songkran gift by providing toll-free access on 5 expressways, namely M6, M7, M9, M81 and M82, covering 530 kilometers, including two trial free service routes: M6 and M82.

These 5 expressways will be toll-free during Songkran 2026 from 10 to 16 April 2026 (7 days), starting at 00:01 on the first day until 24:00 on the last day.

Summary of 5 free expressways and motorways during Songkran 2026 and their coverage

Toll exemption on 3 main routes (7-day period):

1. Motorway No. 7 (M7) : Bangkok - Chonburi - Pattaya - Map Ta Phut route

2. Motorway No. 9 (M9) : Outer Bangkok Ring Road (Kanchanaphisek Road) from Bang Pa-in to Bang Phli and from Phra Pradaeng to Bang Khun Thian interchange

3. Motorway No. 81 (M81) : Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi route

Trial free running on 2 routes (M6 and M82)

4. Motorway M6: Trial free use along the full 196 km Bang Pa-in to Nakhon Ratchasima route, with Bang Pa-in to Pak Chong used as outbound Bangkok direction from 10-13 April 2026 and inbound to Bangkok from 14-19 April 2026. Pak Chong to Nakhon Ratchasima segment operates normally 24/7.Normal24-hour daily use

5. Motorway M82 : Trial free running from Bang Khun Thian interchange to Ekachai, covering 10 kilometers.

Travel tips for Songkran 2026

1. Check your vehicle: Inspect tire pressure, radiator, and lighting systems before departure.

2. Plan your time: Monitor traffic conditions in real-time via M-Traffic app or EXAT Portal.

3. Prepare your body: Get enough sleep, "Don’t drive drowsy or drunk" for your safety and that of others.

Finally, remember the Songkran 2026 driving motto, "Don’t drive drowsy, don’t speed drunk" for the safety of yourself and fellow travelers. Wishing everyone a safe journey, restful time, and quality moments with family during the Thai New Year festival.

Check more route coverage atthe Department of Highways recommends alternative routes to avoid traffic jams during Songkran 2026 for travel across all regions of Thailand.