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Flat B20 train fare in 2 years, says transport minister

A passenger gets help buying a ticket from a vending machine at a station on the Yellow Line. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

New Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday it would take two years to implement a flat 20-baht fare for train commuters in Greater Bangkok.

He also said the operators should increase returns to the state as the government’s policy would attract more passengers, which would lead to increased revenues.

Mr Suriya said the 20-baht…

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