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BIZARRE: Governor backs bangkok congestion charge | Mind Blowing Facts

Vehicles wait at a traffic light at the Asok intersection in Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt backs the Transport Ministry's plan for a congestion fee on vehicles entering central Bangkok streets to fund a flat 20-baht fare policy for every electric train line.

Mr Chadchart said congestion charges are not a new concept, having been used in cities like London and Singapore. The idea is to encourage wider use of public transport and wean people off driving private cars in high-traffic areas.

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