State Railway to slash fares

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has decided to slash the price of short-range fares amid a world of rising oil prices.

The move will take place in February and according to the head of the State Railway of Thailand’s public relations department, Pairat Rotecharoen-ngarm, the notion is to help out commuters who already have to cope with increasing expenditure all round due to higher oil prices.

‘Starting on February 1, express trains traveling less than 300kms will have their fares slashed’ says Pairat Rotecharoen-ngarm.

Tariffs will come down to 20 baht for the first 50kms; 30 baht for a distance of less than 150kms; and just 50 baht for a distance of less then 300kms.

The price reductions will also be of benefit to budget travelers in Thailand on short journeys, including the likes of Bangkok to Kanchanaburi and Bangkok to Hua Hin.

The ticketing system has also been adjusted and improved upon by the SRT, which will see more efficiency in postponement and ticket reimbursement systems.

For more details on the move, contact SRT’s 24-hour hotline on 1690.

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