The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has confirmed that as of March 1, toll fees on two of Bangkok’s major expressways, the Chalong Rat (Ramindra-At Narong) and Burapha Withi, have seen an increase. The adjustments, announced earlier in the month, have led to a rise in charges for vehicles traveling on these crucial routes, affecting both daily commuters and travelers.
For those driving four-wheel vehicles on the Chalong Rat Expressway, the toll has been raised by 5 baht to 45 baht. Fees for six to ten-wheel vehicles have also increased to 65 baht, and for those with more than ten wheels, the new charge is 90 baht. However, a specific section from the Ramindra 1 to Sukhapibal 5-2 toll booths will maintain its previous rate for four-wheel vehicles at 20 baht, with modest increases for larger vehicles.
On the Burapha Withi Expressway, the toll structure has been adjusted to reflect the distance traveled. Four-wheelers driving less than 20 km will continue to pay the existing rate, but for journeys exceeding this distance, the toll will start at an additional 5 baht, with a maximum increase capped at 10 baht. The toll fee adjustments for larger vehicles follow a similar pattern, based on the distance traveled, with caps at 20 baht and 25 baht.
These increases come into effect following a six-month postponement from the originally scheduled date of September 1, 2023, as requested by the Transport Ministry. The delay was granted to allow for a smoother transition to the new pricing structure.
The Chalong Rat Expressway, extending 28.2 kilometers, provides a crucial link for residents in the Ramindra area to downtown Bangkok, while the 55-kilometer Burapha Withi Expressway serves as a vital connection between Bangkok and Chon Buri province. (NNT)
