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Wongwian Yai road sinks 20cm as Purple Line tunnel leak checks widen
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
A follow-up inspection at the southern Purple Line tunnel site near Wongwian Yai found a further 20cm road-surface subsidence, slight building tilting and possible new cracks, though officials say evacuation is not yet required.
MRTA controls Purple Line tunnel seepage, points to sump pit joint
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
MRTA says the seepage was likely from a sump pit joint, with pumping underway and no signs of road or nearby building subsidence.
Phiphat turns to phased rail fare plan as debt limits delay common-ticket buyback
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says Thailand’s common-ticket policy will move forward in phases, with a 200-billion-baht funding model under study and a 17-45 baht fare cap planned as short-term relief for commuters.
MRTA revises Purple Line fares and expands passenger concessions
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
New rules taking effect on July 3, 2026, allow lower transfer charges, half-price travel for Thai seniors and free journeys for children and disabled passengers.
Single-owner rail plan heads to Cabinet
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to note a single ownership plan for electric rail lines to support a joint fare system
Transport Ministry pushes single rail owner for 40-baht daily fare
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry is moving to centralise electric rail management under the MRTA to support a 40-baht daily flat fare by early 2027.
Thailand plans single-owner rail model, buyback talks with BTS and BEM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Transport Ministry plans to buy back four PPP net-cost rail concessions, paving the way for a single-fare ticketing system and a 40-baht cap from 2027.
Pratunam flyover to shut for 10 months, worsening gridlock
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Bangkok motorists face heavier congestion after MRTA confirmed the Pratunam flyover on Phetchaburi Road will close from 10pm on April 24, 2026, until February 11, 2027, for MRT Orange Line underground works.
MRTA to repair Samsen Road sinkhole, costing 1 billion THB, reopening in March 2027
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
MRTA plans to fix the Samsen Road sinkhole with repairs costing over 1 billion THB, including creating a diaphragm wall. Partial reopening expected by March 2027.
Bangkok's MRT Goes Cashless: Thailand Ditches Old Travel Cards for EMV Contactless from June 2026
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Passengers on the Blue and Purple Lines have until 31 May to use their existing stored-value cards, as Thailand takes a major step towards a seamless, single-card public transport network
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