khunsanuk Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi, Noticed that the display on the entry gates to the BTS now mentions a 'BTS smartpass'. Could this be a similar card to the one used by the subway? And if so, will the 2 be compatible? I seem to recall there being mention of this some time ago. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 they were not the same back in July OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 There is suppose to a limited trial of using the BTS smart card going on now. I think it started last Friday. From what I have been told, the BTS and subway (MRT) are suppose to both eventually be all smart cards that are interchangeabe. I think taxi canal boats and river taxi boats are to come under the same system. Would be nice if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi, "Would be nice if it happens." Definitely, as I use both of them every day. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Dito! Last time I checked the smartpass was more expensive (per trip) than the 600 Baht one (30 days-30 trips) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 The Smart Pass is being sold this Sunday only at Payathai Station for 540 baht for 30 trips. It is to get people to start using it. After the initial use it will then be 600 baht for 30 trips in 30 days. This is happening at the same time as the BTS just raised the regular 30 day card from 540 to 600, and also next month all fares are going up 5 baht per station except the maximum trip will remain at 40 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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