Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
When Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit recently suggested the 20-baht-flat train fare was non-urgent and was not included in the government’s policy, he triggered a public outcry.
Mr Suriya was forced to clarify the matter during a two-day debate on government policy, in which he said the 20-baht fare would be piloted on two mass transit lines — the…
