The government has affirmed its intention to implement transport policies promised to voters by key coalition parties, including a policy to charge electric train passengers a flat fare of 15 baht per ride.
The policy was promised by the Democrat Party during the past general election campaign.
A source said the party will propose the Transport Ministry implement the promised policy, starting from the electric train routes which are wholly funded by the government.
Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) governor, Pakapong Sirikantaramas, said the 15-baht flat fare is possible if the government agrees to subsidise private operators of electric rail routes to cover their operating costs.
Mr Pakapong agreed the proposed rate will help bring down commuting costs for many people.
He said Passengers will also be allowed a free ride for two months on the MRT's new five-station stretch, starting July 29.
As for complaints about high fares on the Green Line of Bangkok's electric rail system -- better known as the BTS Skytrain -- he said the MRTA is working together with the Department of Rail Transport to solve the matter.
A joint committee will be next set up to study the "proper and fair" rates for services on the Green Line, he said.
The MRTA holds ownership of the Green Line's two extensions, which are being transferred to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), which owns the main section of the Green Line.
Another key transport policy being pushed for implementation is the Bhumjaithai Party's promise to legalise Grab ride-hailing services, which are touted as solution to the perennial problem of taxi drivers refusing to take passengers to certain destinations.
The policy is part of the Bhumjaithai Party's efforts to integrate digital technology into the ministry's efforts to resolve public transport issues, said a source.
With the secretary-general of Bhumjaithai, Saksayam Chidchob, at the helm of the ministry, the party is also aiming to push its policy to encourage employees and students to do their work from home to help reduce traffic congestion, the source said.