For National Mother's Day on 12 August 2026, children planning to take their mothers and families out for relaxation, temple visits, or to find delicious food around Bangkok and other provinces, here is a complete list of free expressways, free mass transit, and free admission spots.
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) offers a holiday gift by waiving toll fees on 12 August 2026 from 00:01 to 24:00 on three expressways:
Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (Stage 1) – 19 toll gates
Si Rat Expressway (Stage 2) – 31 toll gates
Udon Ratthaya Expressway (Bang Pa-in to Pak Kret) – 10 toll gates
Drivers can use regular lanes or Easy Pass lanes without any deduction from their accounts, reducing travel expenses and providing convenience throughout the day.
For families wanting to avoid city traffic, main public transport operators run campaigns allowing mothers to ride free all day (children or accompanying persons pay regular fares).
BTS Green Line & Gold Line, plus BRT: Mothers ride free by obtaining free ride coupons at ticket offices in all stations.
MRT Blue Line & Purple Line: Mothers ride free by collecting free travel coupons at ticket offices.
Yellow Line & Pink Line Monorails: Mothers receive free travel privileges along the entire routes.
Red Line (SRTET): Mothers ride free on all routes (Bang Sue–Rangsit and Bang Sue–Taling Chan).
1. National and forest parks nationwide
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation grants free entry to all Thai citizens (including mothers and their families), plus waives vehicle fees—ideal for nature lovers at places like Khao Yai, Doi Inthanon, Erawan Waterfall, and Kaeng Krachan.
2. State zoos and aquariums
The Zoological Park Organization offers special rights for mothers and young children to enter leading zoos free of charge, such as:
Khao Kheow Open Zoo (Chonburi)
Chiang Mai Zoo & Chiang Mai Night Safari
Zoos in Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkhla, Khon Kaen, and Ubon Ratchathani
3. Museums and learning centers around Bangkok
Museum Siam: Hosts special activities for Mother’s Day and offers free exhibition entry.
National museums nationwide: Open free entry for Thai people to learn about Thai history and culture.