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2026 cost-of-living guide: budgets, rent, and MRT fares
A comprehensive 2026 cost-of-living guide shows a single expat can live on 33,500–77,000 baht/month. The MRT Blue Line now charges 17–44 baht per trip (since July 3), while Red and Purple lines retain a 40-baht daily cap extended for another year. The government’s 20-baht flat-fare scheme has been canceled for its second phase.
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