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Bangkok rail fare cap of 45 baht set for January 2027
Bangkok authorities plan to cap maximum rail fares at 45 baht per trip, with the scheme targeting a start date of 1 January 2027. The measure will integrate the Green, Gold, and other rail lines, eliminating duplicate entry fees and allowing refunds for fares above the cap via EMV contactless cards or the Pao Tang app. Thai citizens will be charged actual journey costs, with the government refunding the difference.
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