Thai bus operator launches all-electric bus service between Korat and Bangkok with 10 free days
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 10 October 2026, Thai bus operator Choedchai Tour has launched an all-electric bus service between Nakhon Ratchasima and Bangkok, offering free rides for 10 days as diesel prices rise and transport operators seek to cut fuel costs and air pollution. The inaugural service departed at 09:00 on 10 October from Platform 17 […] The post Thai bus operator launches all-electric bus…
Korat and Bangkok are now connected by an all-electric bus service operated by Thai company Choedchai Tour. The service began on October 10th and offers free rides for a promotional period of ten days due to rising diesel prices. The bus, a Foton model, has 31 seats and features reclining chairs, USB charging ports, and a toilet.
It travels the 256 km route in about four hours at a top speed of 90 km/h. The battery can cover over 300 km on a single charge, with recharging taking around three hours. The partnership between Choedchai Industrial Garage and Foton aims to reduce operating costs and air pollution. The Route 21 route, once a profitable interprovincial service, has seen declining ridership due to the pandemic, changing travel habits and a sluggish economy.
Only a few operators continue to run services, struggling to compete amid rising costs and reduced demand.
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