Chao Phraya Express Boat Fares Rise 1 Baht From August 21
Chao Phraya Express Boat Company is raising fares by 1 baht across all routes starting August 21 due to higher diesel costs, with increases affecting services between Pak Kred and Wat Rajsingkhorn piers.
Chao Phraya Express Boat Company has announced a 1-baht increase across all boat types starting Friday, August 21, due to rising diesel prices at 37.59 baht per litre.
Navatri Chareonporn Chareontharam, managing director of Chao Phraya Express Boat Company Limited, which operates passenger boat services on the Chao Phraya River between Pak Kred and Wat Rajsingkhorn piers, stated that following a diesel price increase to 37.59 baht per litre on August 12, the company is raising all boat fares by 1 baht from their original rates, effective Friday, August 21.
Fare increases by boat type and route:
• Orange Flag: Nonthaburi–Wat Rajsingkhorn route, increased from 17 baht to 18 baht (all stops) • Yellow Flag: Nonthaburi–Sathorn route, increased from 22 baht to 23 baht (all stops) • Green-Yellow Flag: – Pak Kred–Nonthaburi route, increased from 15 baht to 16 baht – Nonthaburi–Sathorn route, increased from 22 baht to 23 baht – Pak Kred–Sathorn route, increased from 34 baht to 35 baht • Red Flag (air-conditioned): Nonthaburi–Sathorn route, increased from 31 baht to 32 baht
The company noted that if diesel prices decrease in the future, fares will be adjusted downward accordingly.
