Free Expressway Access on 31 May, Visakha Bucha Day: 3 Routes with 63 Toll Gates, Check Which Ones

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced free access on three main expressway routes, covering a total of 63 toll gates, on Sunday, 31 May 2026, Visakha Bucha Day, from 00:01 to 24:00, to facilitate convenience and reduce travel expenses.

Information from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Ministry of Transport. It stated that EXAT will waive toll fees on three main expressway routes, totaling 63 toll gates, on Sunday, 31 May 2026, coinciding with Visakha Bucha Day, with free access starting from 00:01 until 24:00.

This measure aims to ease travel for the public during the holiday, reduce living costs, and help alleviate traffic congestion at toll booths.

Which routes will have free expressway access on 31 May 2026?

The three expressway routes open for free public use are:

• Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (Din Daeng–Bang Na–Dao Khanong) with 21 toll gates.
• Si Rat Expressway (Chaeng Watthana–Bang Khlo–Srinagarindra) with 32 toll gates.
• Udon Ratthaya Expressway (Bang Pa-in–Pak Kret) with 10 toll gates.

Origin of the toll waiver policy

The annual public holiday toll waiver announcement is part of implementing government and Ministry of Transport policies, as outlined in the amended concession agreement among EXAT, Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), and North Bangkok Expressway Company Limited (NECL), to return benefits and enhance convenience for road users on important Thai holidays.

EXAT emphasizes “Drive safely, do not drive against traffic.”

EXAT requests expressway users to drive carefully under the concept “Drive safely, do not drive against traffic for safety.” This is to prevent accidents on the expressways.

Members of the public seeking travel information or emergency reporting can contact the Expressway User Information Center (EXAT Call Center) at 1543, available 24 hours.

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