The government aims to levy road congestion charges for 50 baht/car along the electric train routes, expecting revenue of 12 billion baht annually.
On October 16, Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport announced a new way to collect congestion charges along Bangkok’s mass transit roads to reduce traffic and pollution. The fee will be charged at 50 baht per car and will generate revenue of around 12 billion baht per year.
Confirmed! 20 Baht electric train fare throughout the line on every route, starting in Sep 2025
Eventually, people’s hopes for cheaper electric train fares came true when Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that from September 2025 onward, all train lines in Bangkok will charge only 20 baht throughout the route. This aims to reduce the transportation cost burden and to encourage people to use public transportation more.
Get to know “YONO”, a new trend and economic crisis of Korean teens
When it comes to teenagers’ spending behavior in South Korea, many people may be familiar with the term “YOLO” (You Only Live Once), which refers to living to the fullest and not having to worry about the future. However, the concept is being replaced by a new trend called “YONO” (You Only Need One), reflecting caution in spending caused by economic shocks and rising inflation. In this article, ACU PAY will bring everyone to know and to acknowledge related situations.
