Consumer Council to propose Bt20 maximum fare on Pink Line trains

14 Sept 00:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Consumer Council will advocate for a maximum Bt20 fare on the Pink Line, directly challenging the Ministry of Transport's proposed range of Bt20 to Bt45.
The Council argues the Ministry's higher fares are excessive, citing studies indicating operating costs are significantly lower, ranging from Bt11 to Bt14.31 per trip.
They assert that a Bt20 fare is sufficient to cover operational costs and provide profit without government subsidies, aligning with fares on other suburban lines like the Purple and Red Lines.
The Pink Line is currently in a trial run until December 18th, connecting 30 stations from Nonthaburi to Min Buri, with an expected daily ridership of 100,000 during this period.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Yesterday 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.