Railway Support government policies to help reduce the cost of living. Organize a promotion to reduce special shipping fees for parcels weighing no more than 2 kilograms, paying only 30 baht per piece throughout the distance. Starting from now until 31 March 2024

Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor’s Office State Railway of Thailand revealed that to support government policy and the Ministry of Transport in helping reduce the cost of living for citizens and the business sector, Mr. Nirut Maneepan, Governor of the Railway Therefore, the policy was given to the railway. Take part in helping reduce the cost of living. By reducing the special delivery service fee for packaged objects weighing no more than 2 kilograms to only 30 baht per piece for a period of 6 months to help reduce costs and expenses for the public, entrepreneurs, small shops, online shops, including S. ME To have transportation costs that are 50-70% cheaper than usual. Service starts from now until 31 March 2024.

For products using the aforementioned transportation service It must be packed in a tightly closed, strong box or envelope. It is a product that is not easily perishable and has a weight of not more than 2 kilograms per piece, such as spare parts, clothing, dry food, with a flat rate of 30 baht per piece throughout the distance covered. Transporting goods on goods trains and passenger trains. In addition, users can combine up to 10 goods at the same time, which will be charged per piece without loading and unloading fees. There is also a guarantee for product damage caused by transportation according to railway regulations.

Those interested can avail this special promotion every day, no government holidays. and can use the service at every station where goods are received and delivered by the railway. Each time, it will take a quick transport time from origin to destination within 1 – 2 days. If interested, ask for more information at any train station. or customer service center Telephone number 1690 24 hours a day.

Mr. Ekarat also said that at present the service is for delivering goods and parcels within the country. There is a tendency to expand rapidly. And from the survey it was found that Consumers have a continuously increasing behavior in purchasing products through online channels. As a result, the transport volume of small and medium-sized parcels has increased by more than 50%. Therefore, the railway Prepared to expand the service of special trains to pick up and deliver goods. Both in a chartered procession and trailering with various types of vehicles to support changing consumer behavior in the future.

Expansion of goods and parcel delivery services by rail In addition to being an official option to help reduce the cost of living in transporting goods to the people. and entrepreneurs It will also help increase revenue for the railway. Another way too which is in line with the strategy of the railway that aims to promote the adjustment of transportation modes from road to rail system and link rail transport with industrial and agricultural production bases. because of rail transport It is considered an efficient, low-cost, energy-saving logistics system. and environmentally friendly

The Railway is committed to continuously developing the network and increasing the efficiency of rail transportation. To connect transportation of passengers and goods There has been investment in a double-track railway construction project. new train route Including procuring a new model of locomotive. To expand the transportation network to cover all regions. In line with the country’s logistics development strategy. and support Thailand as the transportation center of ASEAN in the near future.

Source: Thai News Agency