Department of Highways hastened to fix traffic jams in front of Thanyaburi Toll Plaza and Thap Chang Checkpoint after opening M-FLow to mobilize staff to take care of Set up a barrier before reaching the checkpoint 1 km. Organize, solve the problem of interference, change lanes suddenly.
Since on February 15, 2022, from 10 p.m. ago, the Department of Highways (TRT) has started using a barrier-free toll collection system, known as the M-Flow system, on motorway 9 at Thanyaburi checkpoint. and Thap Chang checkpoint, both inbound and outbound, a total of 4 checkpoints in full The cash and automatic slots M-Pass and Easy Pass were reduced from the original 3-4 slots to make a system without M-Flow barriers in the rightmost lane of each checkpoint. and may cause confusion to users in using the correct channel There was an intrusion to change lanes before entering the toll booth. As a result, the traffic in front of the checkpoint stuck during rush hour more than ever before
Mr. Saksiam Chidchob, Minister of Transport Has ordered the Department of Highways to expedite the problem. to reduce the impact of the suffering of the people who use the road and make public relations to understand and invites them to register and apply for membership in order to use the M-Flow system more.
Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways, said the Department of Highways was aware of the traffic congestion in front of the checkpoint and was not calm in this matter. by mobilizing the full capacity of the staff together with the highway police Department of Land Transport and rescue speed up the problem of traffic congestion And facilitate the traffic in front of all 4 toll booths and the Department of Highways apologizes to the people who use the road for this inconvenience. The following additional actions were taken:
1. Adjust the number of cash compartments. and automatic slots M-Pass and Easy Pass to suit the number of user vehicles of each checkpoint
2. Add more publicity signs before reaching the toll booth. so that people who use the road use the correct channel By those who registered as M-Flow members, use the rightmost box. Can run through the checkpoint area at all. For those who use the automatic channel, M-Pass or Easy Pass, use the middle channel and cash, use the leftmost channel, etc.
3. Install a barrier and a rubber cone to clearly divide the traffic lane. a distance of 1 kilometer in advance in order to order the use of the lane without inserting or changing the lane abruptly before reaching the toll gate area
4. Mobilize staff to help facilitate collection of money in cash channels to be able to pass through the checkpoint faster
5. Public relations inviting people who use motorways to apply for membership registration to use the M-Flow system more by increasing the distribution of brochures at the front of the motorway toll booth. and expressway toll booths of the Expressway Authority of Thailand as well as asking for cooperation to distribute leaflets in 7-Eleven convenience stores
@Subscriptions jump almost ten thousand a day
From yesterday’s data (February 19, 65), there were 61,171 registered users for the M-Flow system, both natural persons and juristic persons. representing the number of 67,399 members of the vehicle, which is noteworthy that the number of people interested in signing up for the M-Flow system has increased dramatically. Especially during the past 4 days (February 16-19), an average increase of nearly 10,000 people per day, which is more than double the number of members. From the first membership registration on October 29, 2021 to February 15, 2022, before the activation of the M-Flow system, there were only about 30,000 registered members.
For registering for membership through the channel without barriers or the M-Flow system, the general public can register in 2 ways. The first is to register as a full member. by applying through the website www.mflowthai.com or Mobile Application MFlowThai by choosing to pay via credit card, debit card, or debiting your M-Pass or Easy Pass account that many people already have. by choosing whether to pay in a billing cycle Or you can pay one time via QR Code and pay via e-Banking, banks, or pay at counter service at more than 13,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
In which those who apply for membership to use this M-Flow system will receive a promotion, which is free use for 2 trips, and after that every subsequent visit. will receive a 20% discount on the toll for 3 months (pay only 24 baht from the normal toll 30 baht) and will consider other promotions and the second approach is to register as a member via Line OA by adding friends @mflowthai and click on the subscribe box by paying via credit card This method can be applied quickly and easily. It only takes no more than 2 minutes and will be informed of news, discounts and promotions through this Line OA.
The M-Flow system is a system that uses the most advanced AI technology for the first time in Thailand. Users of this M-Flow channel when passing through the toll gate area don’t slow down Can run through the checkpoint without a barrier at the money box and when used through the checkpoint and pay later according to the conditions that are registered as a member For those who can use the M-Flow system in the specified channel. Must be a registered member of M-Flow only. Red label car, unclear sign. or not attaching a license plate Do not use the M-Flow system. We invite you to hurry to apply for membership through various channels. above to be completed first Once the application is complete, you can access the service immediately at every checkpoint.
using the rightmost channel Observe the M-Flow sign before reaching the checkpoint and on the road surface. For cars that have not yet subscribed If driving through the M-Flow lane due to lane confusion or failing to notice various warning signs Please hurry to make the payment in the past 2 days. You can check the outstanding balance and make payments in 3 channels: mflowthai.com website, Mobile Application: MFlowThai and Line OA: @mflowthai to show that you have no intention. Avoid paying tolls Failure to pay on time will be prosecuted according to law.
In this regard, for vehicles with red labels or the license plate is not clear M-Flow service cannot be used, but cash payment terminal and M-Pass Easy Pass can still be used. Call. Contact at Call Center Tel. 1586 press 1
