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"We agree that the fare for nonairconditioned buses should rise by Bt1.5 and the fare for airconditioned buses by Bt1," Deputy Transport Minister Songsak Thongsri says.

If the rise is approved on Tuesday, a ride on creamandred buses will cost Bt8.5, up from Bt7, and a ride on the creamandblue buses will cost Bt10, up from Bt8.5. Creamandblue buses are considered to be of a better standard.

For the airconditioned buses, fares are calculated based on distance travelled. Currently, their fares are between Bt14 and Bt26. Following the rise, a ride on one of these buses will cost between Bt15 and Bt27.

Songsak says the hike applies to Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and concessionaires' buses.