The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved extending the 40 baht daily pass for the Red Line electric train for the general public, and 30 baht for students, until the end of 2027. It will also continue implementing the integrated fare system of 17-45 baht via the Pao Tang app to reduce travel costs.
On 13 November 2026, the State Railway of Thailand Board approved extending the daily pass measure for the Red Line commuter train at 40 baht for the general public and 30 baht for students, for an additional 1 year and 1 month. The extension runs from December 2026 through December 2027. This supports the integrated fare policy ranging from 17 to 45 baht as per government policy. The aim is to help reduce living costs and increase travel options for the public.
The State Railway of Thailand is advancing the government's policy to reduce public travel expenses by proposing to extend the daily pass measure for the Red Line commuter train, currently operated by SRT Electric Train Co., Ltd., which was due to end on 30 November 2026. The extension will last from 1 December 2026 to 31 December 2027, totaling 13 months, allowing passengers to continue using the train at affordable and appropriate rates.
The daily pass fare remains unchanged to help reduce costs for regular commuters, as follows:
Meanwhile, the State Railway has implemented the integrated fare policy of 17-45 baht per trip. As per the Cabinet resolution on 3 November 2026, the policy caps the entry fare at 17 baht with no duplicate entry fees upon line transfers, and a maximum total fare of 45 baht per trip for rail travel within Bangkok and its vicinity. The SRT-managed train projects involved include: The Red Line commuter train. and The Airport Rail Link.
For December 2026, Red Line passengers using EMV contactless cards will continue under the existing daily pass conditions. From 1 January 2027 onward, passengers wishing to use the measure must register their EMV card through the “Pao Tang” application and select either the daily pass or the integrated fare of 17–45 baht, according to the criteria set by relevant authorities.
The State Railway supports the government’s policy to ease living costs by developing a quality, convenient, and affordable rail transit system. It also promotes connectivity among different rail lines to provide more travel choices and continually reduce public expenses.
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