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The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will add its new barrier-free toll system, the Multi-Lane Free Flow or M-Flow, to three more checkpoints on the Chalong Rat Expressway (Ramindra-At Narong), a source said on Friday.

The fine for using the new motorway M-Flow lanes without registering has been suspended until March 31, while the money will be returned to those fined earlier.

The driver of a black Jaguar XJL will meet with police today in a bid to explain why the luxury car burst into flames on a Bangkok expressway on Friday.

Many motorists were confused by the new M-Flow expressway payment system after it opened on Tuesday.

The Department of Highways’ new automatic toll system, “M-FLOW”, will be official launched today (February 15) on Motorway No 9 or Kanchanaphisek Ring Road (Bang Pa-in – Bang Phli).

Bangkok motorists are being urged to register for M-FLOW, an automatic toll fee collection system, which will do away with toll barriers, allowing a continuous flow of traffic.

The Yanchong Expressway in China has been decked up in colourful and bright lights to welcome guests coming for the 2022 Winter Olympics that will be held in Beijing, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) recently conducted a survey to pinpoint problems in the country’s expressway network.

Thai authorities traditionally offer free or subsidised services as a New Year present to the public. This year it is offering a bunch of freebies to motorists during the holiday period to help make travel a more enjoyable experience.

A cabinet meeting on Tuesday has approved a waive of toll fee of two Motorways routes – No. 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya) and No. 9 (Bang Pa In-Bang Phli and Phra Pra Daeng-Bang Khun Tian) from after midnight of December 30 to midnight of January 3, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul on Tuesday.

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) announced on Friday that three expressways under its administration would be opened for free use on December 5 and 10, to facilitate people’s traveling during public holidays of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s birthday (and National Father’s Day) and Constitution Day, respectively.

Vehicles travelling on the Chalong Rat Expressway through Rama IX-I toll booths will enjoy a 10 baht discount on toll fees for another year, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Monday.