MRTA Extends Free Flood‑Escape Parking Until Oct 9
MRTA has extended free parking for flood evacuees by seven days, now valid until October 9. The move follows a directive from Deputy Prime Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan to assist residents affected by ongoing floods. The extension covers eight parking facilities managed by MRTA and its concessionaires.
The State Railway of Thailand (MRTA) announced on October 1, 2026, that it will extend free parking for people escaping floodwaters by an additional seven days, shifting the end date from October 2 to October 9. This follows a directive from Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan, who expressed concern over continuing flood impacts in various regions and ordered transport ministry agencies to consider appropriate relief measures. MRTA Governor Kajotphjon Udthammanaphak confirmed that the extension applies to six MRTA‑managed parking buildings and two buildings operated by concessionaires Northern Bangkok Monorail Co., Ltd. (NBM) and Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co., Ltd. (EBM). The affected facilities include parking structures at the Green Line’s Khu Khot and Yaek Kor Por stations, the Orange Line’s Klong Ban Ma station, the Purple MRT Line’s Klong Bang Phai, Sam Yaek Bang Yai, and Bang Rak Noi‑Tha It stations, the Pink MRT Line’s Min Buri station, and the Yellow MRT Line’s Sri Eiam station. The initiative aims to alleviate hardship for residents in areas still experiencing flood conditions. Further details can be found on the MRTA website at www.mrta.co.th, its Facebook fan page, or by calling the MRTA Call Center at 0 2716 4044.
