RELEASED: 16 Mar 2022 at 17:55
The Transportation Ministry will waive toll costs on a number of freeways throughout the week-long Songkran vacation next month.
Transportation Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Wednesday stated associated companies have actually been advised to waive tolls throughout the duration as lots of drivers will be taking a trip in and out of the capital.
Mr Saksayam stated toll charges will be waived on the Burapha Withi (Bang Na-Chon Buri) and Kanchanaphisek (Bang Phli-Suksawat) expressways from April 12 to 18.
The waving of toll costs for 7 days likewise uses to 2 freeways: Highway 7 (Bangkok-Pattaya); and Highway 9 on the Bang Pa In-Bang Phli, Phra Pradaeng-Bang Khae and Phra Pradaeng-Bang Khunthian areas.
On 3 other expressways – Si Rat, Udonratthaya and Chalermmahanakorn – gain access to will be readily available totally free from April 13 to 15.
On Freeway 6, areas from Pak Chong, Sikhiu to Kham Thale So districts in Nakhon Ratchasima will waive toll costs throughout the duration April 11 to 15 on outgoing paths and from April 15 to 18 for drivers taking a trip incoming.
In addition, Suvarnabhumi airport will permit guests to park totally free over the vacation at its long-lasting parking lot in Zone C from April 11 to 17, Mr Saksayam stated.
For the sake of alleviating traffic bottlenecks, the Workplace of Transportation and Traffic Policy and preparation (OTP) recommends drivers who prepare to take a trip within 300 kilometres from the capital begin their journey from April 14 and go back to Bangkok by April 16, while long-distance tourists must start taking a trip from April 12 to 13 and return throughout the weekend of April 16 and 17.
Roadway checkpoints will likewise be increased to make sure security in line with preventive steps versus Covid-19, he included.
