Free buses, trains and cheap diesel tax extended

Free bus and train services will continue for another six months, extended from today through the end of January to reduce the burden on low-income families, the junta has announced.

The free rides covers 73 routes of non air-conditioned buses in Bangkok and 172 third-class interprovincial trains.

Officials also agreed to extend diesel excise tax break of THB0.005 per litre through the end of August, Bangkok Post reported.

Photo: Peter Halling Hilborg



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