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Transport ministry to seek extension of Bt40 fare cap on purple, red lines

Today 17:22 Key points summarised by AI

The Transport Ministry will seek Cabinet approval to extend the 40-baht daily fare cap on the Purple and Red lines until the end of next year.
This extension, which has significantly boosted daily ridership on both lines, is crucial as the current fare cap expires on November 30.

Today 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul views Thailand's successful hosting of the 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings as a crucial catalyst for the country's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The meetings provided a platform to showcase Thailand's strengths in logistics, infrastructure, and economic stability to 191 attending countries, receiving positive feedback from delegates.
Discussions with global financial leaders, including the OECD secretary-general, reinforced confidence in Thailand's eventual membership, which Anutin believes will serve as a 'springboard for exponential development' for the nation.