The intended switch to welfare cards for low-income earners did not go smoothly. Passengers claimed they had difficulties using the welfare cards when they wanted to get on a bus or train. Some said they did not realise free rides ended and they did not bring along their welfare cards to buy tickets. Some EDC devices in buses, meanwhile, were unable to read the cards, and EDC devices at some railway stations functioned slowly because of poor internet connections. He said some EDC devices were found to function slowly due to internet connection problems and he had ordered officials to tackle the problem.

Source: Bangkok Post November 02, 2017 03:45 UTC