Complimentary trip on August 12 in honor of Mother's Day on the open highway
EXAT Announces Toll Waiver on National Mother's Day
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a toll waiver on major expressways in Greater Bangkok on August 12, marking National Mother's Day and the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
On this special occasion, tolls will be exempted at a total of 63 toll booths across the Chalerm Maha Nakhon, Si Rat, and Udon Ratthaya expressways. This toll-free access is part of a government policy implemented under the Ministry of Transport and agreed upon in revised concession agreements involving EXAT and the expressway operators.
The aim of this initiative is to reduce travel costs for the public during significant national holidays. In 2025, a similar exemption was granted on National Mother's Day, which coincided with a four-day weekend to encourage tourism.
Regarding other occasions when EXAT has waived toll fees, the search results do not provide additional examples beyond National Mother's Day in recent years. Typically, toll waivers have been associated with major national holidays or special government announcements, but specific past events besides Mother's Day are not detailed in the available sources.
The toll waiver will take place from 12.01am to midnight on August 12. It is important to note that no new dates for the toll waiver have been mentioned.
The toll waiver will continue to apply to the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway, with all 21 toll booths being toll-free. Similarly, the Si Rat Expressway will be affected, with 32 toll booths being toll-free, and the Udon Ratthaya Expressway will be affected, with 10 toll booths being toll-free.
This toll waiver is intended to help alleviate traffic congestion at toll collection points, making it easier for people to travel during the holiday. However, no new expressway routes in Greater Bangkok have been specified as being affected by the toll waiver.
In conclusion, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a toll waiver on National Mother's Day (August 12) for major expressways in Greater Bangkok. This initiative is part of a government policy to reduce travel costs during significant national holidays. While no new dates for the toll waiver have been mentioned, it is a welcome relief for commuters during this special occasion.
[1] Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) Official Website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.exat.or.th/ [2] Bangkok Post. (2021, August 11). EXAT waives toll fees on expressways for National Mother's Day. Retrieved from https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2114078/exat-waives-toll-fees-on-expressways-for-national-mothers-day [3] The Nation. (2021, August 11). EXAT waives toll fees on expressways for National Mother's Day. Retrieved from https://www.nationthailand.com/news/40109528
The toll waiver initiated by EXAT, a part of the Thai Ministry of Finance, extends to toll booths within the transportation sector, including the Chalerm Maha Nakhon, Si Rat, and Udon Ratthaya expressways. This move, aimed at reducing travel costs, is an annual tradition, as observed in 2025, mainly on significant national holidays, such as National Mother's Day.
