Cabinet is due to approve on 26 Oct 2026 a fare cut on 8 Bangkok-area rail lines: first-ride fee capped at 17 baht, maximum 45 baht per trip, for Thai users who register via Paotang and pay with an EMV contactless card. Starts 1 Jan 2027, with refunds to Paotang within 3 days. The 40-baht all-day pass on Red and Purple lines (Tao Poon-Khlong Bang Phai) is extended to 31 Dec 2027. Both measures end 30 Dec 2027, before a unified ticket system in 2028. Staff or customers who commute by rail may shift payment habits: check whether your card is EMV-enabled, since Rabbit cards on Green and Gold lines need a system upgrade first.