Bangkok MRT Offers Free Rides for Mothers on August 12

Bangkok's Mass Transit Organization (MRTA) and all four MRT line concessionaires are offering free MRT rides for mothers accompanied by their children on National Mother's Day, August 12, 2025. The initiative marks the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, which is also observed as Mother's Day in Thailand. MRTA is partnering with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), which operates the Purple Line (Chalong Ratchadham Line) and Blue Line (Chalerm Ratchamongkol Line); Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (EBM), which operates the Yellow Line (Nakhon Phipatphon Line); and Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (NBM), which operates the Pink Line (Vivat Nakhon Line).

Mothers traveling with their children need only present identification at ticket counters at any station throughout the day to receive a free coupon or transit card. Their children will pay regular fares. The promotion aims to facilitate family outings and tourism along the MRT network while strengthening family bonds.

For more information: Purple and Blue Lines (BEM) call 0 2624 5200 or visit Facebook (BEM Bangkok Expressway and Metro), X (same), or Instagram (mrt_bangkok), or use the Bangkok MRT mobile app. Yellow Line (EBM) call 0 2617 6111, Line @pinkyellowline, Facebook MRTYellowLine, or visit www.ebm.co.th or use The SKYTRAINs app. Pink Line (NBM) call 0 2617 6111, Line @pinkyellowline, Facebook MRTPinkLine, or visit www.nbm.co.th or use The SKYTRAINs app.