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Bangkok Rail Fares to Be Capped at 45 Baht Under Unified System From January 2027

Thailand plans to introduce integrated fares from January 1, 2027, with an initial charge of no more than 17 baht and a maximum fare of 45 baht per journey on participating urban rail lines, reducing repeated entry charges for connecting passengers.
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Thai Vietjet Targets 50-Aircraft Fleet as Government Promotes Regional Air Connectivity
Bangkok Rail Fares to Be Capped at 45 Baht Under Unified System From January 2027
Amazing Thailand Ambassador Campaign Generates More Than 448 Million Impressions
Thailand Ranks Second in Travel and Tour World’s 2026 Medical Tourism List
Hero Motors Builds IPO Story Around Electric Powertrain Manufacturing in Thailand
Airlines Expand Bangkok and Phuket Capacity Ahead of Thailand’s Winter Travel Season
Bangkok Hosts Gastech 2026 as Global Energy Leaders Gather in Thailand
Thailand FastPass Adds 17 Investment Projects Worth More Than 121 Billion Baht
Thailand Projected to Attract 570 Billion Baht in Data Center Investment by 2030
CJ More Targets 100 Billion Baht Valuation Ahead of Planned 2029 IPO
Chery Produces 20,000 Electric Vehicles in Thailand Within Five Months
Siam Piwat Expands China Digital Partnerships to Reach More Than One Billion Consumers
Isuzu Tests Seven-Minute Battery Swaps for Electric Trucks in Thailand
Thailand Launches AI-Backed Lending Program for Small Merchants Using Tung Ngern Sales Data
Thailand’s MICE Industry Generates About 200 Billion Baht as Major International Events Return
Thailand Approves National Disaster Insurance Framework to Reduce Climate-Related Financial Risks
PTT Targets 15 Million Tonnes of Global LNG Trading by 2035
Thailand Approves 95 Billion Baht Upgrade to Lower Chao Phraya Irrigation System
Thailand Moves to Finalize Nationwide Data Center Rules Within a Month
Thailand Eases IPO Rules to Attract New Economy and Foreign Technology Firms
Thai Tourist Police Deploy AI Cameras and Drones Ahead of Peak Travel Season
Thailand Expects Chinese Golden Week Tourism Revenue to Reach 11.5 Billion Baht
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Thailand Revises Tourist Entry Rules as 60-Day Visa Exemption Ends Sept. 15
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