Bangkok Railway Brake Transportation Department raised the fare on the green line



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Bangkok Railway Brake Transport Department raised the fare for the green line train Until a joint hearing between all parties next week.

Mr. Kittiphan Panchan, Deputy Director General, Department of Roads Acting on behalf of the Director General of the Department of Rail Transport (Khor. Ror.) Revealed that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration issued an announcement to adjust the Green Line train fare to along the line at 104 baht, with 4 sections divided as follows: 1. Concession period From BTS (Mo Chit – At Nut Y Stadium – Saphan Taksin) fee 16-44 baht 2. Mo Chit – Extension Khu Khot , fare 15-45 baht (3 baht per station) 3. In Nut extension – Samut Prakan Housing 15- 45 baht (an increase of 3 baht per station) 4. Saphan Taksin – Bang Wa extension 15-33 baht (an increase 3 baht per station), including the reasons why the Morchit-Saphanmai-Khu Khot green line extension has been opened for service As of April 3, 2018 and open the entire system on December 16, 2020 by a period of 3 years without charge in this part. And it is currently open to service on all routes. This causes the need to start charging rates at such rates and BMA has the burden of operating the extension of the green line. Therefore, it is imperative to start charging user fees in the extension of the green line. From February 16, 2021

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Mr. Kittiphan further said that the Department of Rail Transport considered that Rates on the Green Line train announced by Bangkok It is the determination of the rate that generates the burden of travel expenses for people who operate and do not comply with the Cabinet resolution on November 26, 2018, as BMA has previously sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary-General to confirm readiness to receive Transfer ownership Project liabilities to Cabinet has a resolution to transfer assets Debt between Bangkok and the Ministry of Transport on November 26, 2018 by the Department of Rail Transportation deems it appropriate for Bangkok to carefully consider so as not to be a burden to the people. And in accordance with the intention of the cabinet resolution that requires the Ministry of Transport and Bangkok to join together to determine the entry fee. Adequate, fair rates that do not pose a burden to the public. Including the spirit of the Ministry of Transportation Asset donation in the part of the Green Line Metro Project Extension 2 for Bangkok has determined that Bangkok will establish adequate and fair entrance fees and tariffs based on the cost of living of service users. And don’t create too much burden for the public

Mr. Kittiphan said that in the past the Department of Rail Transportation has suggested extending the concession contract. MRT Green Line project In the case of green line rates, it is clearly stated that the rate calculation must take into account suitability. The rate can be set to be cheaper than 65 baht on the entire line and you should set the lowest rate for people using the service. Encouraging low-income people to use the service What will decrease the traffic in Bangkok, which is now Low-income people pay 35 percent of the minimum wage on the train, so the fare setting must be analyzed from the real cost. And that if the price is reduced from 65 baht on the entire line in the future, the number of passengers will increase. Together with the Green Line electric train as the main line of other electric lines Inevitably, the results in lower rates can also be reduced even more. However, the Department of Rail Transportation It is considered appropriate that all parties discuss together to resolve the issue. To bring happiness to the public And not an unreasonable burden on the state In addition, there are management guidelines to solve the tariff problem before the main concession ends in 2029, such as establishing an infrastructure fund. To support the fee AND bring future income to repay the fund later

“The Department of Rail Transport considers that the Ministry of the Interior and Bangkok should accelerate the transmission of additional information to the Ministry of Transport in accordance with the request for assistance for more than one month. The Department of Rail Transport will send a letter to Bangkok to request To suspend the rate hike AND proceed in accordance with the previous cabinet resolution and will continue to discuss with the Home Office and Bangkok to find a joint solution. It is important to take into account the best interests of the people, “Kittiphan said.

Mr. Kittiphan said that, at the end of the day, the Department of Rail Transportation wishes to confirm that the operation of Bangkok does not meet the intention of the Ministry of Transportation and the Department of Rail Transportation hereby confirms that Bangkok must act in accordance with the Cabinet’s resolution to integrate with the Ministry of Transportation to determine rates with round-the-clock rates With the people in mind And agreed to delay the green line price hike Until a joint consideration between all parties next week. The Department of Rail Transportation will invite all parties involved to meet to discuss the best possible conclusion for the people.

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