Toll-free travel treats: Thailand’s EXAT suspends expressway fees to ease the burden on residents

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) today announced that toll fees for three major expressways will be suspended on select dates this year, to ease travel and lessen the financial strain on residents.

To make commuting smoother and friendlier to the pocket during the upcoming holiday season, EXAT has provided toll-free access to the following expressways: Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway and Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok, and Udon Ratthaya Expressway. This move is seen as part of an effort to reduce the financial load on citizens.

This fee exemption will be in effect on July 28 and August 1 and 2, chosen dates which align with the festivities of the Thai holiday season. The decision is set to potentially benefit a large number of travellers and commuters expected to be on the move during this period. EXAT said…

“The Expressway Authority…