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Thailand targets January 2027 launch for THB17-45 rail fares
Thailand targets January 2027 launch for THB17-45 rail fares
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Thailand targets common ticketing across all urban rail lines from January 1, 2027, with THB17-45 fares and a proposed THB5 billion annual subsidy.Phiphat pledges Airport Rail Link will keep running from October 1
Phiphat pledges Airport Rail Link will keep running from October 1
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Phiphat vows to keep the Airport Rail Link running from October 1 as the SRT seeks a temporary operating extension and tackles train shortages.SRT unit prepares Airport Rail Link takeover if CP rail deal ends
SRT unit prepares Airport Rail Link takeover if CP rail deal ends
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
A State Railway subsidiary says it needs one month and about 300 staff to keep the Airport Rail Link running if Asia Era One’s contract ends on September 30.BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) posted a record second-quarter net profit of 1.012 billion baht, supported by continued passenger growth on the Blue Line and proactive debt management that reduced finance costs. The first Orange Line train set is due to arrive in Thailand in late November 2026, with trial operations expected to begin in late 2027 and feed more passengers into the Blue Line.From repairer to builder: Thailand’s DEMU bid for rail industry leap
From repairer to builder: Thailand’s DEMU bid for rail industry leap
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Thailand’s DEMU prototype could support domestic rail manufacturing, with plans to raise local content and unlock billions in investmentThai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
Thai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
A viral clip showing a Thai woman confronting a group of foreign tourists for making noise on an electric train has sparked debate over public manners and tourist behaviour in Thailand.Thailand pushes integrated ticketing across urban rail network
Thailand pushes integrated ticketing across urban rail network
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The study proposes removing duplicate entry charges while using subsidies and EMV cards to connect every electric train line by 2027.New Bangkok city plan set to boost high-rise projects in Thonburi
New Bangkok city plan set to boost high-rise projects in Thonburi
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Bangkok’s new city plan is expected to unlock major development in western and southern districts as electric rail lines reshape land use.Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.Rail concession merger plan awaits Cabinet review next week
Rail concession merger plan awaits Cabinet review next week
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Cabinet has yet to consider the electric rail concession merger, as comments are still being sought from relevant agencies. The proposal is expected to be submitted again next week.