As of 26 March 2026, updated fare and commodity prices in Bangkok show a significant rise in the cost of living, mainly caused by a sharp diesel price increase of 6 baht per liter (nearing 39 baht per liter), effective from today.
️ Update on passenger boat fares
Regarding questions about the Khlong Saen Saep boat, the summary is as follows:
Khlong Saen Saep boat: The fare will definitely increase, starting from 30 March 2026, by 2 baht per segment, raising fares to 13–23 baht (previously 11–21 baht).
Note: The service provider stated that if fuel prices continue to rise for more than 7 days, further fare increases may be considered in steps.
Chao Phraya Express boat: The fare has increased by about 2 baht according to the diesel price bracket of 31–33 baht per liter, as per the Marine Department's announcement.
What else has become more expensive in Bangkok?
Besides passenger boats, as of 26 March, other goods and services affected by rising energy costs include:
Items | Details of price increases |
Diesel/Gasoline | Immediate increase of 6 baht per liter (effective 26 Mar 2026), causing a ripple effect on transportation costs. |
Fresh meat | Prices of fresh pork and chicken have begun rising by about 10 baht per kilogram in some fresh markets. |
Controlled goods | The Ministry of Commerce plans to increase the number of controlled items to 71 (up from 13) to prevent excessive price hikes. |