Inaugural registration process commences for electric train service offering 20-baht flat fares from August 25th
Thai citizens can now register for the highly anticipated 20-baht flat fare electric train policy, set to begin on October 1, 2025. The registration process will commence on August 25, 2025, through the "Thang Rat" mobile application available for iOS and Android devices.
To register, Thai citizens must download the Thang Rat app, use their 13-digit citizen ID number, and link a payment method such as a credit card, debit card, or a registered Rabbit Card (a transport prepaid card). This registration will allow them to access the flat 20-baht fare for rides on the entire Bangkok metropolitan electric train network. Without registration, passengers must pay the regular fare.
The scheme covers 8 train lines and 13 routes, with 194 stations, and a total distance of approximately 276.84 kilometers. This includes the Green, Gold, Yellow, Pink, Red, Blue, Purple Lines, and the Airport Rail Link, among others. For some lines, use of the Rabbit card is required, while for others contactless EMV cards will be accepted.
The Thai Transport Ministry expects the registration process to handle registrations smoothly, as it will follow a similar model to the successful Digital Wallet scheme, which supported over 18 million registrations. The registration remains open indefinitely to facilitate ongoing participation, and the full fare cap implementation starts from October 1, 2025.
The government anticipates that this initiative will increase ridership by at least 20% and generate significant economic, social, and environmental benefits. By lowering transportation costs, the 20-baht flat fare policy aims to enhance public benefits and make commuting more affordable for Thai citizens.
In summary, the registration for the 20-baht flat fare electric train policy in Thailand will open on August 25, 2025, via the Thang Rat mobile application. To register, Thai citizens must download the app, use their citizen ID, and link a payment method. The fare cap applies after registration, starting from October 1, 2025, and covers the entire Bangkok metropolitan electric train system. The purpose of this policy is to lower transportation costs and enhance public benefits through a 20-baht flat fare.
[1] Thai Transport Ministry Press Release [2] Bangkok Post Article [3] Nation Thailand Article
[1] This flat 20-baht fare policy on electric trains is part of a larger industry initiative driven by Thai politics and policy-and-legislation, aiming to boost sport tourism and travel in the country by enhancing transportation accessibility.
[2] The Thai Transport Ministry's announcement of the 20-baht fare scheme has been met with positive responses within the finance sector, with analysts predicting substantial economic benefits due to increased ridership.
[3] General-news outlets are reporting that the successful Digital Wallet scheme, which facilitated over 18 million registrations, will serve as a blueprint for the smooth rollout of the 20-baht flat fare registration process.
[4] Environmental organizations have praise the Thai government for taking steps towards sustainable transport, hoping that the 20-baht flat fare policy could help reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector.
[5] Starting October 1, 2025, tourists visiting Thailand can take advantage of the 20-baht fare scheme on Bangkok's electric trains, creating a more affordable and accessible transport network within the tourism industry.
