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M82 motorway free trial to begin in August
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M82 motorway section opens in Samut Sakhon Aug 28
A 16.4 km section of the M82 elevated motorway from Ekachai to Ban Phaeo opens Aug 28, providing a toll-free alternative to Rama II Road. It connects Bangkok to Samut Sakhon and offers four entry/exit points.
M82 motorway free trial to begin in August
The M82 motorway connecting Bang Khun Thian, Ekkachai and Ban Phaeo will open for free public trial in August 2026, with tolls expected to start in 2029. The free period lasts about two years.