Vehicles wait at a traffic light at the Asok intersection in Bangkok on Oct 19. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
The Transport Ministry’s proposal to introduce congestion charges on motorists using busy roads in Bangkok has reignited intense debate.
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Vehicles wait at a traffic light at the Asok intersection in Bangkok on Oct 19. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
The Transport Ministry’s proposal to introduce congestion charges on motorists using busy roads in Bangkok has reignited intense debate.
This initiative aims to tackle traffic woes by encouraging drivers to leave their cars at home and use public transport. The fees will help fund a 20-baht flat-rate fare for the city’s electric trains, making them more affordable and accessible. The ministry plans to spend six to 12 months studying the proposal’s feasibility.
The Bangkok Post spoke to the Office of Transport…