From 1 January 2027, every electric train trip in Bangkok is capped at 45 baht, down from today's 17 to 65 baht range. Passengers whose normal fare exceeds 45 baht get the difference refunded within three working days via Pao Tang or the card used. Contactless EMV cards are supported. For staff who commute by rail, this lowers transport costs and may change how far they are willing to live from work. Shops and service businesses near stations may see more foot traffic as cheaper transfers become possible.