Ride trains at reduced fares as the government invites people to use the Thai Chuey Thai Plus program for travel through 117 train stations, supporting travel and tourism and boosting the domestic economy. The program is valid from 1 July to 30 September 2026 GMT+7.
On 1 July 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Ploytale Laksamee Saengchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, announced that the government invites citizens to participate in the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus” program by using public rail transport services of the State Railway of Thailand. This initiative aims to reduce travel expenses, promote domestic tourism, stimulate spending and economic circulation, and encourage travel by train that is convenient, safe, economical, and environmentally friendly. Fare discounts are available from 1 July to 30 September 2026 GMT+7.
“Those eligible under the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus” program can pay for tickets on all trains and seating classes except group tickets, monthly passes, and tour tickets via the “Paotang” application at 117 participating train stations nationwide. Tickets can only be purchased on the day of travel and usage is unlimited within the specified support budget. The fare discount can be combined with other State Railway of Thailand discounts according to conditions. Tickets purchased under the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus” program are non-refundable in all cases if the passenger chooses not to travel.”
Ms. Ploytale emphasized that the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus” program will reduce travel expenses for the public, increase opportunities for travel and domestic tourism, stimulate the economy and spending across all regions, and promote the use of rail public transport as a primary travel option that is convenient, safe, economical, and environmentally friendly.