SRT Extends Red Line 40-Baht Flat Fare Through December 2027
The State Railway of Thailand has extended the 40-baht daily flat-fare ticket for the Red Line commuter train until December 31, 2027, benefiting both general passengers and students. The extension aligns with the government's new integrated fare policy capping electric train trips in Greater Bangkok at 45 baht, and passengers will need to register via the Pao Tang app starting January 2027 to choose their preferred fare scheme.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Board has approved a 13-month extension of the daily flat-fare ticket for the Red Line commuter train, maintaining the rate of 40 baht for the general public and 30 baht for students from December 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. This measure aims to reduce the cost of living and travel expenses for the public while supporting the government's integrated fare policy of 17–45 baht per trip.
The SRT supports the government's policy to reduce travel costs and proposed extending the daily flat-fare ticket for the Red Line, currently operated by SRT Electric Train Co., Ltd. The previous measure was set to expire on November 30, 2026, and will now continue seamlessly for 13 months, allowing passengers to keep using the electric train at affordable rates, especially regular commuters.
The flat-fare rates remain unchanged: 40 baht per day for general passengers and 30 baht per day for students, valid for unlimited travel along the entire Red Line on the day of use under specified conditions. This is a continuation of the previous measure to help reduce passenger expenses.
At the same time, the SRT is implementing the integrated fare policy of 17–45 baht per trip, as per the Cabinet resolution on November 3, 2026. This sets a maximum initial fare of 17 baht, eliminates duplicate initial fares when transferring lines, and caps the total fare at 45 baht per trip for electric train travel in Bangkok and its vicinity. The policy applies to SRT-operated lines, including the Red Line and the Airport Rail Link.
For December 2026, Red Line passengers using EMV contactless cards will continue to use the daily flat-fare ticket under existing conditions. Starting January 1, 2027, passengers wishing to use the measure must register their EMV cards via the "Pao Tang" app and choose either the daily flat-fare ticket or the integrated 17–45 baht fare scheme, in accordance with guidelines set by relevant agencies.
