New fund may finance electric rail linesListen to this articleSepo is studying the creation of a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Pattarapong ChatpattarasillThe State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership. According to Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of Sepo, the office is examining whether the fundraising vehicle for acquiring the electric rail projects should use the existing Thailand Future Fund or whether a new fund should be created. The current fund has six years remaining, while a new infrastructure fund under the Thailand Future Fund framework would have a 10-year lifespan. Regarding election campaigns, some political parties have proposed flat electric rail fares of 20 baht per trip, while others have proposed 40 baht for unlimited daily travel.

Source: Bangkok Post February 01, 2026 23:05 UTC