Songkran 2026: Seniors Ride MRT Free on 4 Lines from 13-15 April — Check Conditions Here

Free MRT rides for Songkran 2026 The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is spreading joy for Songkran and National Senior Citizens Day 2026 by announcing free MRT rides on all four lines for those aged 60 and above from 13 to 15 April 2026. This aims to promote family values and energy-saving measures, while implementing top-level safety protocols, including a strict ban on water guns loaded with water inside trains.

Which MRT lines offer free rides for seniors aged 60 and above?

Mr. Kajphajon Udomthampakdi, Governor of the MRTA, stated that to support the Ministry of Transport’s policy for convenient and safe travel during Songkran 2026, the MRTA and concessionaires have launched a campaign gifting National Senior Citizens Day by waiving fares on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, or " Free MRT rides during Songkran 2026 " on all four lines, which include

• MRT Purple Line (Chalong Ratchatham Line)
• MRT Blue Line (Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line)
• MRT Yellow Line (Nakhara Pipat Line)
• MRT Pink Line (Wiwat Nakhon Line)

How to redeemThe benefitFree MRT rides during Songkran 2026

Passengers aged 60 and above can claimthe benefitfrom 13 to 15 April 2026 during operating hours by simply presentingtheir “national ID card”to staff at the ticketing office in any MRT station to receive a coupon or free ticket (limited toone benefitper person only).

Enhanced MRT safety measures during Songkran 2026

To accommodate the expected surge of passengers, especially at transfer stations and Songkran water play areas, the MRTA has prepared on multiple fronts, including:

Additional trains Deploying extra trains immediately when passenger volume is high

Increased staff deployment Station staff, security personnel, and MRTA rescue teams will intensify patrols and assist passengers

Upgraded security Bomb disposal and detection teams (EOD) and police K-9 units will be on duty throughout operating hours, supported by the Pasutha radio center monitoring CCTV 24/7.

Key prohibitions during MRT use in Songkran

For the safety of all users, MRT requests passengers to cooperate with baggage checks and“strictly prohibits bringing water, water tanks, or water guns loaded with water into the MRT system.”

For more details and updates from MRTA, visitthe MRTA websiteand the official Facebook page of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, or contact the MRTA Call Center at 0 2716 4044. Additional MRT service information is available via:

• MRT Purple and Blue Lines at the Customer Service Center, Tel. 0 2624 5200, Facebook: BEM Bangkok Expressway and Metro, website:www.bemplc.co.thor via the mobile app: Bangkok MRT
• MRT Yellow Line at the Yellow Line Customer Relations Center, Call Center Tel. 0 2617 6111, Line Official: @pinkyellowline, Facebook Page: MRTYellowLine, website:www.ebm.co.thor check train status via the mobile app: ‘The SKYTRAINs’
• MRT Pink Line at the Pink Line Customer Relations Center, Call Center Tel. 0 2617 6111, Line Official: @pinkyellowline, Facebook Page: MRTPinkLine, website:www.nbm.co.thor check train status via the mobile app: ‘The SKYTRAINs’

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