In the current economic slowdown, high cost of living, lower incomes, and rising expenses, Thais are forced to tighten their belts.

The government has recently introduced an integrated ticket measure, usable on all BTS and MRT lines, priced at 17-45 baht, with a one-time initial fee. It is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2027, as a gift to the Thai people.

The government hopes this measure will help reduce the burden and lower some expenses for the public.

Especially students, university students, and senior citizens will receive more special privileges from the integrated ticket, making travel more convenient.

Currently, if mass transit systems in Bangkok and other provinces are seriously interconnected via land, sea, and air, it will facilitate travel and reduce costs in the long run.

Importantly, people from other provinces will be able to travel to work, study, and return home more quickly. This will be especially beneficial for families with only elderly members. If travel becomes more convenient in the future, young people, children, and youth may be able to come to study and work, and then travel back to live with their parents and grandparents within a single day.

A convenient mass transit system would be a bridge connecting people from the provinces, the capital, and major cities, which could help fill families with love and warmth in a time when everything is expensive, the cost of living is soaring, and there are many crimes, both offline and online.