Fares need govt oversightThe government, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and skytrain operator must settle the new fares of the Green Line service before Feb 16 to protect commuters. Last year, the BMA and the ministry were ordered to reach agreement on the Green Line ceiling rate. Over the past few years, commuters have complained loudly about overpriced train fares, but no state agencies have had the guts to address the issue. The issue of BTS Green Line fares emerged in November last year after the government turned down the BMA's request to renew the concession of the BTS Group. But the state needs to tackle the issue of overpricing as it is well-known that the country's train fares are high compared to the cost of living.

Source: Bangkok Post January 22, 2021 23:47 UTC